- With 78 different degree and certificate programs, Three Rivers can be the starting point for any path you plan. The excellent faculty, range of programs and flexible scheduling will help you achieve your goals.
- You can earn a career-ready associates degree at Three Rivers or save tens of thousands of dollars by completing an associates degree here, than transferring to a four-year university to complete a bachelors degree in two years. And with small class sizes, you`ll get hands on attention from a faculty that wants you to succeed.
School Highlights
Three Rivers Community College serves 3,019 students (35% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 76%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 3,019 students
- In-state tuition: $4,168
- Out-state tuition: $12,504
- Acceptance Rate: 70%
- Student-teacher ratio: 13:1
- Minority enrollment: 94%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Three Rivers Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Selectivity
School Overview
The teacher population of 232 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Three Rivers Community College
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
2023
Campus Size
40 acres
Total Faculty
232 staff
130 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Three Rivers Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 has decreased from 14:1 over five years.
The Three Rivers Community College diversity score of 0.61 is less than the state average of 0.82. The school's diversity has grown by 39% over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,019 students
1,412 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Full-Time Students
1,060 students
664 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,959 students
748 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,060 students
1,089 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,060 students
664 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
2%
% Asian
9%
9%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
19%
20%
Showing 2008–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% White
6%
24%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
58%
21%
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
1%
3%
Diversity Score
0.61
0.82
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
16%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,200
$35,100
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $4,168 is less than the state average of $5,329. The in-state tuition has declined by 6% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $12,504 is less than the state average of $15,711. The out-state tuition has declined by 5% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$4,168
$5,329
Out-State Tuition Fees
$12,504
$15,711
Tuition Notes
NEBHE Tuition: $6,25
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
88%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$10,000
$8,000
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,012
$4,678
Showing 2008–2020. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Acceptance Rate
70%
75%
Sports
Colors
Blue and White
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Three Rivers Community College is a commuter college that serves Southeastern Connecticut and eastern regions of the state. The student population consists of more than 4,300 enrolled students each semester. Knowing that the educational goals of our students are as diverse as their backgrounds, Three Rivers provides a broad range of credit and non-credit liberal arts, sciences, career and technical courses.
- With 78 different degree and certificate programs, Three Rivers can be the starting point for any path you plan. Three Rivers has transfer agreements that can lead to more than 500 different four-year degrees. These options include guaranteed admission programs with several public and private colleges and universities in Connecticut.
- Three Rivers also offers Workforce & Community Education programs that provide flexible options to take non-credit classes for personal enrichment or to advance job skills. Students may be as focused as the lasers in our Engineering Technologies lab, or have tastes as varied as the art on display in the student gallery.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Three Rivers Community College cost?
Three Rivers Community College's tuition is approximately $4,168 for In-State students and $12,504 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Three Rivers Community College?
The acceptance rate of Three Rivers Community College is 70%, which is lower than the state average of 75%. Three Rivers Community College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Connecticut with low acceptance rates.
What is Three Rivers Community College's ranking?
Three Rivers Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Lowest acceptance rates.
In what neighborhood is Three Rivers Community College located?
Three Rivers Community College is located in the Westside Norwich neighborhood of Norwich, CT.
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