University of Connecticut-Avery Point

1084 Shennecossett Rd
Groton, CT 06340-6097
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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 is Mitchell College (1.70 miles away).

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 LevelFour or more yearsFour or more years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty24 staff71 staff
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Total Faculty (2014-2016)

Student Body

  • The student population of 709 has declined by 7% over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The school's diversity score of 1.00 is more than the state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment709 students2,814 students
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Total Enrollment (2007-2016)
Student : Teacher Ratio30:122:1
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Student Staff Ratio (2014-2016)
# Full-Time Students589 students971 students
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Full-Time Students (2007-2016)
# Part-Time Students120 students1,843 students
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Part-Time Students (2007-2016)
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Enrollment Breakdown CT All Enrollment Breakdown
% Asian		-
3%
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Asian (2007-2012)
% Hispanic		-
16%
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Hispanic (2007-2012)
% Black		-
13%
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Black (2007-2012)
% White		-
53%
University of Connecticut-Avery Point White (2007-2012)
% Two or more races		-
2%
University of Connecticut-Avery Point More (2011-2012)
% Non Resident races		-
1%
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Non Resident (2008-2011)
Diversity Score1.000.66
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Diversity Score (2007-2016)
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$59,600$35,100
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Average and Median Earnings, Disaggregated by Student Subgroups (2008-2013)

Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $10,658 is more than the state average of $5,238. The in-state tuition has grown by 20% over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $30,838 is more than the state average of $15,449. The out-state tuition has grown by 19% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$10,658$5,238
University of Connecticut-Avery Point In-State Tuition Fees (2007-2016)
Out-State Tuition Fees$30,838$15,449
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Out-State Tuition Fees (2007-2016)
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid78%78%
University of Connecticut-Avery Point % Students Receiving Some Financial Aid (2007-2016)
Median Debt for Graduates$21,500$5,500
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Median debt for students who have completed (2007-2015)
Median Debt for Dropouts$9,945$4,400
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Median debt for students who have not completed (2007-2015)
Acceptance Rate64%64%
University of Connecticut-Avery Point Percent Admitted (2007-2016)
SAT Total Avg.1,0201,010
SAT Reading510500
University of Connecticut-Avery Point SAT Reading (2007-2016)
SAT Math510510
University of Connecticut-Avery Point SAT Math (2007-2016)
SAT Writing510495
University of Connecticut-Avery Point SAT Writing (2007-2010)
ACT Total Avg.2323
ACT Composite2323
University of Connecticut-Avery Point ACT Composite (2007-2016)
ACT English (Year 2011)2424
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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Quick Stats
  • Students: 709 students
  • In-state tuition: $10,658
  • Out-state tuition: $30,838
  • Acceptance Rate: 64%
  • Student:teacher ratio: 30:1
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
Did You Know?
For Connecticut public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $5,238 per year for in-state students and $15,449 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $18,380 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

The average community college acceptance rate in Connecticut is 66%. Read more about national community college acceptance rates.

Connecticut community colleges have a diversity score of 0.66, which is higher than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Connecticut is Capital Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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