Housatonic Community College

School Description

Provided by Housatonic Community College

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.

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Housatonic Community College

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

Housatonic Community College (HCC) is a two-year public college located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It is currently one of the twelve colleges in the Connecticut Community Colleges system. HCC grants a variety of associate's degrees and also has certificate programs.

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Quick Facts

Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Mid-size City Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Medium (2,000 to 5,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Full Time Students:
55%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 6,696
Students Receiving Aid:
52%
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Students

General
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 55%
Part-Time 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 42%
African-American 27%
Hispanic 21%
Other 8%
Asian 2%
Geography
In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 99%
Out-of-State 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%
Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 2,232 $ 6,696  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
$ 304 $ 872  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
$ 2,977 38%  
State and Local Grants:
$ 1,842 13%  
Institutional Grants:
$ 1,045 19%  
Any Aid:
  52%  

Degree Programs at Housatonic Community College

Associate's Level Majors

Certificate Programs at Housatonic Community College

Career Education Majors

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