Northwestern Connecticut Community College
Northwestern Connecticut Community College (NCCC) is a public two-year community college that is located in Winsted, Connecticut. This is a relatively small community college with just over 1,500 enrolled students. It was established in 1965 and has been serving the Winsted community diligently ever since. This school offers students various opportunities to earn certificates and associate degrees. This state-funded college has many great programs for students to peruse and it will be simple for any student to find an appealing career path. NCCC is well known for conducting the states only Veterinary Technology Program and it has several other programs that are held in high regard.
Nursing is a very important program for NCCC as it is one of the more popular options. Many students attend the nursing program at NCCC each year and are given a very in-depth education. This nursing program prepares students to become valuable members of the medical community by offering them the chance to hone their technical skills. Aside from technical skills, students will also be learning theory and all of the other important aspects of being a nurse. Nursing students can earn an associate in science degree and then will be prepared to take the NCLEX examination for licensure.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleFringe Town |
| Number of Students1,295 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio13:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate59% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 1 | 29 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 55 miles radius of Northwestern Connecticut Community College
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Capital Community College
22 miles away |
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Naugatuck Valley Community College
26 miles away |
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Springfield Technical Community College
28 miles away |
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Holyoke Community College
28 miles away |
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Berkshire Community College
40 miles away |
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Gateway Community College
43 miles away |
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Columbia-Greene Community College
44 miles away |
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Dutchess Community College
46 miles away |
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Greenfield Community College
52 miles away |
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SUNY Ulster
55 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1971 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 10/01/2012 - 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, 66% of Northwestern Connecticut 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 | 47% | $4,759 |
| Other Federal Grant | 16% | $245 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 25% | $1,974 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 24% | $1,389 |
| Federal Student Loans | 6% | $3,330 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,289
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$4,421 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$4,758 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,893 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$7,654 |
| Over $110,000$6,072 |
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Student Population
1,295
Undergrads
0
Graduates
860
Women
435
Men
29%
Full-time
71%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
81% |
|
Hispanic |
9% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Black/African American |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Connecticut state board of nursing.
