Connecticut State Community College

https://ctstate.edu

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    2024 Undergraduate Tuition
    $4,608
    4.92% growth from 2023
    2024 Average Net Price
    $11,605
    After Financial Aid
    2024 Enrolled Students
    36,315
    32.9% Full-Time
    2024 Graduation Rate
    24.1%
    1,181 Graduates

    About

    Connecticut State Community College is a higher education institution located in Capitol Planning Region, CT. In 2024, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Connecticut State Community College were General Studies (624 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (522 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (480 degrees).

    In 2024, 5,515 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Connecticut State Community College. 62.2% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 37.8% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (2,843 degrees), 2.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,392 degrees).

    The median undergraduate tuition at Connecticut State Community College is $4,608, which is $−3,552 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Costs

    In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at Connecticut State Community College is $4,608, which is $3,552 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

    After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,605.

    In 2024, 64% of undergraduate students attending Connecticut State Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 8% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

    Tuition Costs

    $4,608
    2024 Undergraduate Tuition

    In 2024, the cost of tuition at Connecticut State Community College was $4,608. The cost of tuition at Connecticut State Community College is $−3,552 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

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    Average Net Price

    $11,605
    2024 Value
    28.1%
    1 Year Growth

    In 2024 Connecticut State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,605. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of Connecticut State Community College grew by 28.1%.

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    Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

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    Other Student Expenses

    $11,335
    Room and Board
    $1,500
    Books and Supplies

    The average yearly cost of room and board at Connecticut State Community College was of $11,335 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 63.5% between 2023 and 2024.

    During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,500. The cost of books and supplies decreased by 14.3% during the same period.

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    Financial Aid by Income Level

    64%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
    8%
    Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

    64% of undergraduate students at Connecticut State Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.59% with respect to 2023, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

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    Enrollment

    Connecticut State Community College had a total enrollment of 36,315 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at Connecticut State Community College is 11,930 students and the part-time enrollment is 24,385. This means that 32.9% of students enrolled at Connecticut State Community College are enrolled full-time.

    The enrolled student population at Connecticut State Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.8% White, 32.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17% Black or African American, 4.33% Asian, 3.75% Two or More Races, 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

    Students enrolled at Connecticut State Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (21.8%), followed by White Male (20.4%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (19.2%).

    Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

    32.9%
    Full-Time Enrollment

    The total enrollment at Connecticut State Community College in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 36,315 students. The full-time enrollment at Connecticut State Community College is 11,930 and the part-time enrollment is 24,385. This means that 32.9% of students enrolled at Connecticut State Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

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    Retention Rate over Time

    69%
    2024 Retention Rate

    Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Connecticut State Community College was 69%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Connecticut State Community College had a retention rate higher than its peers.

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    Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

    Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      13,712 enrolled students
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      11,771 enrolled students
    3. Black or African American
      6,189 enrolled students

    The enrolled student population at Connecticut State Community College is 37.8% White, 32.4% Hispanic or Latino, 17% Black or African American, 4.33% Asian, 3.75% Two or More Races, 0.234% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.124% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 41.3% White, 28.4% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.2% Black or African American.

    Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1,326 students (3.65%) did not report their race.

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    Graduates

    In 2024, 1,347 more women than men received degrees from Connecticut State Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Connecticut State Community College is white (2,843 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,392 degrees).

    The most common Associates Degree concentration at Connecticut State Community College is General Studies (624 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (522 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (480 degrees).

    In 2024,  the most specialized majors across all degree types at Connecticut State Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (18 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (16 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (203 degrees).

    Common Jobs by Major

    Social workers, all other
    Most Common Job

    The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Connecticut State Community College are Social workers, all other (153,793 people), Other managers (82,950 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (80,973 people), Software developers (42,362 people), and Social & community service managers (33,386 people).

    The most specialized majors at Connecticut State Community College in 2024 are Library Science (18 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (16 degrees), Engineering Technologies (203 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,146 degrees), and Precision Production (143 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Highest Paying Jobs by Major

    Surgeons
    Highest Paying Job

    The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Connecticut State Community College are Surgeons, Chief executives & legislators, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, and Actuaries

    The most specialized majors at Connecticut State Community College are Library Science (18 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (16 degrees), Engineering Technologies (203 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,146 degrees), and Precision Production (143 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Common Industries by Major

    Elementary & secondary schools
    Most Common Industry

    The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Connecticut State Community College are Elementary & secondary schools (205,839 people), Individual & family services (105,263 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (94,428 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (74,904 people), and Computer Systems Design (71,368 people).

    The most specialized majors at Connecticut State Community College are Library Science (18 degrees awarded), Science Technologies (16 degrees), Engineering Technologies (203 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (1,146 degrees), and Precision Production (143 degrees) (as of 2024).

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    Majors Awarded

    IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Connecticut State Community College.
    Most Common (2024)
    1. Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology
      104 degrees awarded
    2. Mechatronics, Robotics, & Automation Engineering
      41 degrees awarded
    3. Welding Technology
      32 degrees awarded

    In 2024, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Connecticut State Community College was Computer Numerically Controlled (CNC) Machinist Technology with 104 degrees awarded.

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    Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

    2,084
    Degrees Awarded to Men
    in 2024
    3,431
    Degrees Awarded to Women
    in 2024

    In 2024, 2,084 degrees were awarded to men at Connecticut State Community College, which is 0.607 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (3,431).

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    Most Common Male Majors

    In 2024, 281 degrees were awarded to men at Connecticut State Community College in General Business Administration & Management, which is 0.898 times less than the 313 female recipients with that same degree.

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    Most Common Female Majors

    In 2024, 416 degrees were awarded to men at Connecticut State Community College in General Studies, which is 2 times more than the 208 male recipients with that same degree.

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    Time to Complete

    9%
    100% Completion Time
    19%
    150% Completion Time

    In 2024, 9% of students graduating from Connecticut State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 19% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 24% within 200%.

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    Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

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    Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

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    White Male
    Highest Graduation Rate (30.5%)

    The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2024 at Connecticut State Community College is Male and White (30.5% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (75.5%).

    The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

    The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 1.19% of graduates (14 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Share

    Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)
    1. White
      2,843 degrees awarded
    2. Hispanic or Latino
      1,392 degrees awarded
    3. Black or African American
      644 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity at Connecticut State Community College is white (2,843 degrees awarded). There were 2.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (1,392 degrees).

    2.12% of degree recipients (117 students) did not report their race.

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    Race & Ethnicity by Sex

    Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)
    1. White Female
      1,688 degrees awarded
    2. White Female
      1,665 degrees awarded
    3. White Male
      1,231 degrees awarded

    The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Connecticut State Community College is white female (1,688 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,665 degrees).

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    Operations

    Connecticut State Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $69.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 12.3M (17.7%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

    In 2024, Connecticut State Community College had a total salary expenditure of 446M. Connecticut State Community College employs 398 Professors, 122 Associate professors and 115 Assistant professors. Most academics at Connecticut State Community College are Female Professor (228), Male Professor (170), and Female Associate professor (78).

    The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Connecticut State Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 356 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 198 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 187 employees.

    Endowment

    $69.6M
    2024 Endowment
    13.3%
    growth from 2023

    Connecticut State Community College has an endowment valued at about $69.6M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of Connecticut State Community College grew 13.3% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $63.2M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

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    Government Grants and Contracts

    Grants & Contracts
    1. $18.2M - Federal
    2. $24.5M - State
    3. $329k - Local

    As of 2024, Connecticut State Community College received $18.2M in grants and contracts from the federal government, $24.5M from state grants and contracts, and $329k from local grants and contracts.

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    Salary Expenditure

    $245M
    2024 Salaries
    12.3%
    growth from 2023

    In 2024, Connecticut State Community College paid a median of $245M in salaries, which represents 54.8% of their overall expenditure ($446M) and a 12.3% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 1.16k% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.39% decline between 2021 and 2022.

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    Instructional Salaries

    $69M
    Instructional Salaries
    711
    Number of Employees

    In 2024, Connecticut State Community College paid a total of $69M to 711 employees working as instructors, which represents 28.2% of all salaries paid.

    This is compared to a median of $720k (4.04%) for similar Associates Colleges.

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    Occupations by Share

    In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Connecticut State Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 356 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 198 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 187 employees.

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