Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden

www.porterchester.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$16,107

8.43% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$21,350

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

7.33%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

318

86.5% Full-Time

About

Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden is a higher education institution located in New Haven County, CT. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden were Electrician (24 degrees awarded), Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (24 degrees), and Dental Assisting (21 degrees).

In 2021, 143 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden. 41.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 58.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (48 degrees), 1.04 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden is $16,107, which is $4,122 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden is $16,107, which is $4,122 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $21,350.

In 2021, 74% of undergraduate students attending Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 65% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$16,107

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden was $16,107. The cost of tuition at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden is $4,122 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

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Average Net Price

$21,350

2021 Value

0.263%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,350. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden grew by 0.263%.

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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.

Other Student Expenses

$13,005

Room and Board

$1,750

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden was of $13,005 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,750. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.94% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

74%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

65%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

74% of undergraduate students at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 12.9% with respect to 2020, when 85% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden (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.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

7.33%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden was 7.33%, which represents 14 out of the 191 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden had a total enrollment of 318 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden is 275 students and the part-time enrollment is 43. This means that 86.5% of students enrolled at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden, both undergraduate and graduate, is 37.1% Black or African American, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% White, 6.6% Two or More Races, 2.83% Asian, 0.314% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.314% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Black or African American Female (22.2%), followed by White Male (14.9%) and Black or African American Male (12%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

86.5%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 318 students. The full-time enrollment at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden is 275 and the part-time enrollment is 43.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

52%

2021 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 Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden was 52%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Black or African American
118 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
69 enrolled students
White
63 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden is 37.1% Black or African American, 21.7% Hispanic or Latino, 19.8% White, 6.6% Two or More Races, 2.83% Asian, 0.314% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.314% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 25 fewer women than men received degrees from Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden is white (48 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden is Electrician (24 degrees awarded), followed by Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training (24 degrees) and Dental Assisting (21 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (31 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (44 degrees), and Engineering Technologies (8 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden are Registered nurses (1,333,697 people), Medical & health services managers (146,576 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,850 people), Pharmacists (131,220 people), and Physicians (107,349 people).

The most specialized majors at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden in 2021 are Construction (31 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (44 degrees), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Health (60 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Surgeons, Physicians, Chief executives & legislators, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden are Construction (31 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (44 degrees), Engineering Technologies (8 degrees), and Health (60 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,449,153 people), Elementary & secondary schools (218,649 people), Outpatient care centers (216,623 people), Offices of physicians (193,226 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (134,519 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden.

Most Common (2021)

Electrician
24 degree-majors awarded
Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training
24 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
21 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden was Electrician with 24 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 84 degrees were awarded to men at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden, which is 1.42 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (59).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 24 degrees were awarded to men at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden in Electrician. There were no female recipients with the same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 21 degrees were awarded to men at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden in Licensed Practical & Vocational Nurse Training, which is 7 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

62%

100% Completion Time

73%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 62% of students graduating from Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 73% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 73% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the 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 (2021)

White
48 degrees awarded
Black or African American
46 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
33 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden is white (48 degrees awarded). There were 1.04 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (46 degrees).

3.5% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
33 degrees awarded
Black or African American Female
28 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
24 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden is white male (33 degrees awarded). There were 1.18 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american female (28 degrees).