Connecticut State Community College Norwalk

https://norwalk.edu

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2022 Undergraduate Tuition

$4,176

4.82% growth from 2021

2022 Average Net Price

$6,322

After Financial Aid

2022 Enrolled Students

4,069

32.9% Full-Time

2022 Graduation Rate

12.3%

57 Graduates

About

Connecticut State Community College Norwalk is a higher education institution located in Western Connecticut Planning Region, CT. In 2022, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk were General Studies (105 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (62 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (61 degrees).

In 2022, 524 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk. 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 (189 degrees), 1.13 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (168 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk is $4,176, which is $−3,984 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($8,160).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2022, the median undergraduate tuition at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk is $4,176.

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,322.

In 2022, 50% of undergraduate students attending Connecticut State Community College Norwalk received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$4,176

2022 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2022, the cost of tuition at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk was $4,176.

This chart compares the tuition costs of Connecticut State Community College Norwalk (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,322

2022 Value

9.47%

1 Year Growth

In 2022 Connecticut State Community College Norwalk had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,322. Between 2021 and 2022, the average net price of Connecticut State Community College Norwalk grew by 9.47%.

This chart compares the average net price of Connecticut State Community College Norwalk (in red) with that of other similar universities.

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.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk received financial aid through grants or loans in 2022. This represents a decline of 1.96% with respect to 2021, when 51% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Enrollment

Connecticut State Community College Norwalk had a total enrollment of 4,069 students in 2022. The full-time enrollment at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk is 1,338 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,731. This means that 32.9% of students enrolled at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk, both undergraduate and graduate, is 43% Hispanic or Latino, 28.3% White, 15.8% Black or African American, 4.92% Asian, 2.41% Two or More Races, 0.246% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0737% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (26.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.7%) and White Male (15.8%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk in 2022, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,069 students. The full-time enrollment at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk is 1,338 and the part-time enrollment is 2,731. This means that 32.9% of students enrolled at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk are enrolled full-time compared with 31.9% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2022 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 Norwalk was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (64%), Connecticut State Community College Norwalk had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2022)

Hispanic or Latino
1,750 enrolled students
White
1,151 enrolled students
Black or African American
642 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk is 43% Hispanic or Latino, 28.3% White, 15.8% Black or African American, 4.92% Asian, 2.41% Two or More Races, 0.246% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0737% 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, 94 students (2.31%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2022, 128 more women than men received degrees from Connecticut State Community College Norwalk. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk is white (189 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (168 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk is General Studies (105 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (62 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (61 degrees).

In 2022, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (166 degrees awarded), Legal (17 degrees), and Agriculture (12 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Other managers

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 Norwalk are Other managers (109,858 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (103,484 people), Secondary school teachers (52,941 people), Software developers (48,112 people), and Sales representatives, wholesale & manufacturing (40,270 people).

The most specialized majors at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk in 2022 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (166 degrees awarded), Legal (17 degrees), Agriculture (12 degrees), Engineering Technologies (18 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Norwalk are Surgeons, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Correspondence clerks & order clerks, Actuaries, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk are Liberal Arts & Humanities (166 degrees awarded), Legal (17 degrees), Agriculture (12 degrees), Engineering Technologies (18 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees) (as of 2022).

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 Norwalk are Elementary & secondary schools (237,110 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (115,733 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (115,641 people), Computer Systems Design (89,694 people), and Construction (81,521 people).

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 Norwalk.

Most Common (2022)

Medical Assistant
11 degrees awarded
Paralegal
11 degrees awarded
Medical Administrative Assistant
4 degrees awarded

In 2022, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk was Medical Assistant with 11 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

198

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2022

326

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2022

In 2022, 198 degrees were awarded to men at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk, which is 0.607 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (326).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2022, 40 degrees were awarded to men at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk in General Studies, which is 0.615 times less than the 65 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2022, 65 degrees were awarded to men at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk in General Studies, which is 1.63 times more than the 40 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

14%

150% Completion Time

In 2022, 4% of students graduating from Connecticut State Community College Norwalk completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 14% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 22% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

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.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2022)

White
189 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
168 degrees awarded
Black or African American
65 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk is white (189 degrees awarded). There were 1.13 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (168 degrees).

2.48% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2022)

White Female
203 degrees awarded
White Female
202 degrees awarded
White Female
200 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk is white female (203 degrees awarded). There were 1 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (202 degrees).

Operations

Connecticut State Community College Norwalk has an endowment valued at nearly $28.6M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 29.6k (0.104%) compared to the 12.8% average return (818k on 6.41M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2022, Connecticut State Community College Norwalk had a total salary expenditure of 62.4M. Connecticut State Community College Norwalk employs 50 Professors, 11 Assistant professors and 10 Associate professors. Most academics at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk are Male Professor (26), Female Professor (24), and Female Assistant professor (8).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 48 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 31 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

Endowment

$28.6M

2022 Endowment

12%

decline from 2021

Connecticut State Community College Norwalk has an endowment valued at about $28.6M, as of the end of the 2022 fiscal year. The endowment of Connecticut State Community College Norwalk declined 12% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $22.2M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$23.7M

2022 Salaries

1.27%

decline from 2021

In 2022, Connecticut State Community College Norwalk paid a median of $23.7M in salaries, which represents 38% of their overall expenditure ($62.4M) and a 1.27% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 5.06% decline between 2020 and 2021, and a 0.171% growth between 2019 and 2020.

Instructional Salaries

$7.4M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2022, Connecticut State Community College Norwalk paid a total of $7.4M to 78 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.2% of all salaries paid.

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

Occupations by Share

In 2022, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Connecticut State Community College Norwalk were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 48 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 31 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees.

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