HOUSATONIC COMMUNITY COLLEGE
- 900 Lafayette Blvd
- Bridgeport, CT 06604
- OPEID College Code: 00451300
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- General Phone: (203) 332-5000
- President: Anita Gliniecki
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 5,609
- College Alias: HCC
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Housatonic Community College - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Website
- www.hcc.commnet.edu
- Mission Statement
- Our purpose at Housatonic Community College is to empower all individuals to develop to their full potential. We are committed to lifelong learning for all. As a knowledgeable and dedicated faculty and staff, we work together with students in a learner-centered, supportive, and stimulating environment. We prepare students to participate in, and contribute responsibly to, our global society.
We strive for:
Affordable, accessible, and high-quality higher education; Sensitivity to students with diverse backgrounds, needs and goals; An intellectually active and culturally rich environment that features the largest art collection of any two-year college in the country; A state-of-the-art campus with up-to-date technology and facilities designed to serve students, community groups, and local businesses; A vital liberal arts foundation to help students to develop creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; Certificate, training, and associate programs for transfer to baccalaureate institutions, for specific job and employment skills, and for personal enrichment; Comprehensive student support services that work proactively with students for their success; Active partnerships with the community, businesses, and other educational institutions.
Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Associates--Public Rural-Serving Medium
- Undergraduate Classification Associates
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Higher Part-Time Two-Year
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Two-Year
- Size Classification Medium Two-Year
Housatonic Community College Campus Map
- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.hctc.commnet.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $20.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 57%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 5% | 38% | 15% | 21% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,880 | $3,520 | $1,820 | $1,777 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 14.7% | 12.0% | 8.6% |
| Number in Default | 19 | 11 | 11 |
| Number in Repayment | 129 | 91 | 127 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $3,200 | $2,984 | $2,828 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $3,200 | $2,984 | $2,828 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $9,560 | $8,912 | $8,444 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,200 | $1,200 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,800 | $9,600 | $9,400 |
| Other Expenses | $2,100 | $1,900 | $1,700 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,800 | $1,900 | $1,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $4,400 | $4,184 | $3,828 |
| In-State | $4,400 | $4,184 | $3,828 |
| Out of State | $10,760 | $10,112 | $9,444 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $16,300 | $15,684 | $14,928 |
| In-State | $16,300 | $15,684 | $14,928 |
| Out of State | $22,660 | $21,612 | $20,544 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $6,200 | $5,884 | $5,328 |
| In-State | $6,200 | $5,884 | $5,328 |
| Out of State | $12,560 | $11,812 | $10,944 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Certificate | Associate | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Administrative Assistant Degree | 2 | 5 |
| Banking and Financial Support Degree | - | - |
| Bookkeeping Degree | - | 38 |
| Business, Management, Marketing and Related Support Services, Other Degree | - | 63 |
| Management Information Systems Degree | 18 | 11 |
| Education | ||
| Education Degree | - | - |
| Engineering | ||
| Engineering Science Degree | - | - |
| Engineering Technology | ||
| Engineering Technology Degree | - | - |
| Family and Consumer Sciences | ||
| Child Care Degree | 18 | 44 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other Degree | - | - |
| Nursing Degree | - | 12 |
| Occupational Therapist Assistant Degree | - | 11 |
| Physical Therapist Assistant Degree | - | 5 |
| Mental Health Technician Degree | 10 | 27 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| General Studies Degree | - | 108 |
| Liberal Arts Degree | - | 24 |
| Mechanic and Repair Technology | ||
| Aircraft Mechanic and Maintenance Degree | - | - |
| Security and Protective Services | ||
| Police Science Degree | 2 | 31 |
| Visual and Performing Arts | ||
| Commercial and Advertising Art Degree | - | 11 |
| Drama Degree | - | 3 |
| Art Studies Degree | - | 4 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 5,609 Undergraduate: 5,609
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 2,109 Female: 3,500
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 2,109 Female: 3,500
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 2,230 Part-Time: 3,379
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 2,230 Part-Time: 3,379
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 31 | 0.6% |
| American Indian | 8 | 0.1% |
| Black | 1,490 | 27% |
| Asian | 184 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 1,314 | 23% |
| White | 2,176 | 39% |
| Unknown | 406 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 209 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,330 | 24% |
| Ages 20-21 | 970 | 17% |
| Ages 22-24 | 840 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 742 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 447 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 345 | 6% |
| Ages 40-49 | 462 | 8% |
| Ages 50-65 | 209 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 55 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 470 | 178 | 292 |
| Faculty Status | 413 | 123 | 290 |
| Tenured Faculty | 65 | 65 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 350 | 62 | 288 |
| Primarily Instruction | 350 | 62 | 288 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 10 | 10 | - |
| Other Professionals | 58 | 56 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 52 | 50 | 2 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 34 | 32 | 2 |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 14 | 14 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,214 (62) | $61,565 (28) | $68,219 (34) |
| Professor | $76,222 (19) | $72,517 (7) | $78,383 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $71,467 (17) | $69,792 (6) | $72,381 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,943 (17) | $56,128 (10) | $55,680 (7) |
| Instructor | $47,675 (9) | $47,233 (5) | $48,227 (4) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $65,214 (62) | $61,565 (28) | $68,219 (34) |
| Professor | $76,222 (19) | $72,517 (7) | $78,383 (12) |
| Associate Professor | $71,467 (17) | $69,792 (6) | $72,381 (11) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,943 (17) | $56,128 (10) | $55,680 (7) |
| Instructor | $47,675 (9) | $47,233 (5) | $48,227 (4) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 61%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 50%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 7% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 7% |
| Female | 8% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 57% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 3% |
| Asian | - |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| White | 10% |
| Unknown | 5% |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
