Tunxis Community College
- Tunxis Community College offers its students a quality, yet affordable education in an accessible and supportive environment, fostering the skills necessary to succeed in an increasingly complex world.
School Highlights
Tunxis Community College serves 3,365 students (40% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 47%.
Quick Stats (2023)
- Enrollment: 3,365 students
- In-state tuition: $3,866
- Out-state tuition: $11,558
- Student:teacher ratio: 14:1
- Minority enrollment: 33%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Tunxis Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Affordability
School Overview
The teacher population of 243 teachers has grown by 57% over five years.
Tunxis Community College
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
243 staff
154 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Tunxis Community College has declined by 12% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 has decreased from 16:1 over five years.
The Tunxis Community College diversity score of 0.51 is less than the state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
3,365 students
2,354 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
1,342 students
789 students
# Part-Time Students
2,023 students
1,305 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
233 students
318 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,342 students
789 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
13 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
2,023 students
2,023 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
86 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
485 students
% Asian
4%
4%
% Hispanic
19%
21%
% Black
6%
14%
% White
67%
53%
% Two or more races
1%
2%
% Non Resident races
1%
2%
% Unknown races
2%
4%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.65
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
3.19%
3.07%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.38%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,100
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,866 is less than the state average of $5,329. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,558 is less than the state average of $15,711. The out-state tuition has declined by 10% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,866
$5,329
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,558
$15,711
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
74%
74%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,088
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,000
$4,356
Acceptance Rate
n/a
91%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Tunxis Community College was chartered by the State of Connecticut in 1969 to serve the Bristol-New Britain and Farmington Valley areas. It first opened for classes in October 1970 with 494 students; today approximately 7,000 full- and part-time students attend the College each semester enrolled in credit and continuing education classes. Yet Tunxis is still small enough to offer students individual attention. Since the first graduation in 1972, more than 8,000 persons have received an associate's degree or a certificate from the College. Choose from over 60 associate's degree and certificate programs ranging from computers and technology to healthcare, human services, business, accounting, criminal justice, television operations, engineering science, manufacturing, liberal arts, graphic design, and much more. With quality education, flexible scheduling, credit and non-credit courses Tunxis offers non-credit and CEU programs, specialized occupational training, and customized employee training. Students have also transferred their credits from Tunxis to bachelor's degree programs at the University of Connecticut, CT State Universities, Trinity College, St. Joseph College, Quinnipiac University, Wesleyan, Yale, Georgetown, Northeastern, and many other universities. Tunxis Community College is licensed and accredited by the Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education and accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Incorporated.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Tunxis Community College cost?
Tunxis Community College's tuition is approximately $3,866 for In-State students and $11,558 for Out-State students.
What is Tunxis Community College's ranking?
Tunxis Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Least expensive tuition.
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