University of Connecticut-Avery Point
Tel:
(860)486-2000
School Highlights
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point serves 709 students (83% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 30:1 is higher than the state community college average of 22:1.
- Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority American and Asian), which is less than the state average of 47%.
- University of Connecticut-Avery Point is one of 3 community colleges within New London County, CT.
- The nearest community college to University of Connecticut-Avery Point is Mitchell College (1.7 miles away).
Top Placements
University of Connecticut-Avery Point places among the top 20% of community colleges in Connecticut for:
- Category Attribute
- Student Earnings Highest graduate earnings (10 years post graduation)
- Diversity Average community college minority breakdown
School Overview
- The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| University of Connecticut-Avery Point | (CT) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | Four or more years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 24 staff | 71 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 709 students | 2,814 students |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 30:1 | 22:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 589 students | 971 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 120 students | 1,843 students |
 |  | |
| % Asian | - | 3% |
| % Hispanic | - | 16% |
| % Black | - | 13% |
| % White | - | 53% |
| % Two or more races | - | 2% |
| % Non Resident races | - | 1% |
| Diversity Score | 1.00 | 0.66 |
 | ||
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $59,600 | $35,100 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to University of Connecticut-Avery Point is Mitchell College (1.7 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Mitchell CollegePrivate, non-profit778 students | 1.70 Mi437 Pequot Avenue
New London, CT 06320
(860)701-5000 1.70778 - 4,259 students | 13.60 Mi574 New London Turnpike
Norwich, CT 06360
8602159016 13.604,259 - 3,005 students | 32.20 Mi100 Training Hill Rd
Middletown, CT 06457
(860)343-5701 32.203,005 - 1,883 students | 36.30 Mi742 Upper Maple St
Danielson, CT 06239
(860)932-4000 36.301,883 - 7,300 students | 40.30 MiGreat Path
Manchester, CT 06040
(860)512-3000 40.307,300
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