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Housatonic Community College (HCC)
- 900 Lafayette Blvd
- Bridgeport, CT 06604
- OPEID College Code: 00451300
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- General Phone: (203) 332-5000
- President: Anita Gliniecki
- Website: www.hcc.commnet.edu
- Type: Public, 2-Year
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Associate's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized City
- Student Enrollment: 4,475
- College Alias: HCC
Basic Information
- 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
- 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.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - HCC Library Profile
- 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
- Admission Fees N/A
- 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
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 53%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 7% | 38% | 18% | 24% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,211 | $2,986 | $1,467 | $990 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.6% | 8.0% | 8.3% |
| Number in Default | 11 | 7 | 6 |
| Number in Repayment | 127 | 87 | 72 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $2,828 | $2,672 | $2,536 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $8,444 | $7,976 | $7,568 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $9,400 | $8,600 | $8,600 |
| Other Expenses | $1,700 | $1,700 | $1,700 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $1,500 | $1,700 | $1,500 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $3,828 | $3,672 | $3,536 |
| Out of State | $9,444 | $8,976 | $8,568 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $14,928 | $13,972 | $13,836 |
| Out of State | $20,544 | $19,276 | $18,868 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $5,328 | $5,172 | $5,036 |
| Out of State | $10,944 | $10,476 | $10,068 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 4,475 Undergraduate: 4,475
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,554 Female: 2,921
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 1,554 Female: 2,921
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,616 Part-Time: 2,859
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,616 Part-Time: 2,859
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 30 | 0.7% |
| American Indian | 9 | 0.2% |
| Black | 1,188 | 27% |
| Asian | 143 | 3% |
| Hispanic | 917 | 20% |
| White | 1,878 | 42% |
| Unknown | 310 | 7% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 174 | 4% |
| Ages 18-19 | 970 | 22% |
| Ages 20-21 | 829 | 19% |
| Ages 22-24 | 606 | 14% |
| Ages 25-29 | 604 | 13% |
| Ages 30-34 | 339 | 8% |
| Ages 35-39 | 300 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 414 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 188 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 51 | 1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 354 | 182 | 172 |
| Faculty Status | 245 | 75 | 170 |
| Tenured Faculty | 44 | 44 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 245 | 75 | 170 |
| Primarily Instruction | 245 | 75 | 170 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 10 | 10 | - |
| Other Professionals | 55 | 53 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 44 | 44 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 31 | 31 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 1 | 1 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 9 | 9 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,436 (75) | $65,715 (35) | $63,317 (40) |
| Professor | $82,848 (24) | $85,978 (11) | $80,200 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $64,021 (18) | $64,283 (10) | $63,693 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,119 (14) | $61,386 (3) | $54,683 (11) |
| Instructor | $47,701 (19) | $47,935 (11) | $47,379 (8) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $64,436 (75) | $65,715 (35) | $63,317 (40) |
| Professor | $82,848 (24) | $85,978 (11) | $80,200 (13) |
| Associate Professor | $64,021 (18) | $64,283 (10) | $63,693 (8) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,119 (14) | $61,386 (3) | $54,683 (11) |
| Instructor | $47,701 (19) | $47,935 (11) | $47,379 (8) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 53%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 37%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 10% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 10% |
| Female | 9% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 33% |
| American Indian | - |
| Black | 6% |
| Asian | 8% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| White | 13% |
| Unknown | - |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | - | 1 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2007-2008
