Housatonic Community College
Housatonic Community College is one of the fourteen public 2-year colleges in Connecticut. The campus is located in an urban area, in Bridgeport.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 5,138 students attend the school. Every year 12% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.Housatonic Community College's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $3,816, and fees were $460. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $11,448 and $1,400 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize City |
| Number of Students5,138 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate64% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 20 |
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Norwalk Community College
14 miles away |
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Western Suffolk BOCES
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SUNY Westchester Community College
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37 miles away |
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CUNY Queensborough Community College
41 miles away |
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CUNY Bronx Community College
43 miles away |
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CUNY Hostos Community College
46 miles away |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1972 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $20 |
| Graduates | -- |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $159/credit | |
| In State Students | $159/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $477/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | - | |
| In State Students | - | |
| Out of State Students | - | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $7,155 | $7,155 | $21,465 |
| ADN | 70 | $11,130 | $11,130 | $33,390 |
| BSN | 125 | $19,875 | $19,875 | $59,625 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 79% of Housatonic Community College's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 66% | $4,745 |
| Other Federal Grant | 39% | $5,670 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 20% | $2,829 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 18% | $1,202 |
| Federal Student Loans | 5% | $4,124 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,686
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$7,359 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,954 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,147 |
| $75,001 to $110,000-- |
| Over $110,000-- |
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Student Population
5,138
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,133
Women
2,005
Men
34%
Full-time
66%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
Hispanic |
33% |
|
Black/African American |
31% |
|
White |
29% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
1% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Connecticut state board of nursing.
