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 Black and Hispanic), 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:

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
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Student Body

  • The student population of University of Connecticut-Avery Point has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 30:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The University of Connecticut-Avery Point 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
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Student : Teacher Ratio30:122:1
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# Full-Time Students589 students971 students
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# Part-Time Students120 students1,843 students
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% Asian		-
3%
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% Hispanic		-
16%
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% Black		-
13%
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% White		-
53%
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% Two or more races		-
2%
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% Non Resident races		-
1%
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Diversity Score1.000.66
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$59,600$35,100
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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
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Out-State Tuition Fees$30,838$15,449
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid78%78%
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Median Debt for Graduates$21,500$5,500
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,945$4,400
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Acceptance Rate64%64%
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SAT Total Avg.1,0201,010
SAT Reading510500
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SAT Math510510
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SAT Writing510495
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ACT Total Avg.2323
ACT Composite2323
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ACT English (Year 2011)2424
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).
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Quick Stats (2019-20)
  • 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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