Norwalk Community College
Norwalk Community College (NCC) is a two-year college that is located in Norwalk, Connecticut. This school was originally established in 1961 and it boasts just over 6,000 students. As a medium-sized community college, it offers a very good education to any students that sign up for courses. This school has an open admission policy and offers several different degrees and certificate programs. Credits earned at this school are transferable within the Connecticut State University system. It offers students a convenient educational opportunity with many different avenues to pursue.
The Connecticut Community Colleges ADN program is very renowned. This program helps nursing students to gain all of the necessary knowledge and skills that they need to succeed in their nursing career. It is a four-semester program that is designed to prepare nursing students in the most thorough ways possible. It teaches critical thinking, safety, technical skills, professionalism, communication, and so much more. Successful graduates of the program will receive an associate in science degree and will be eligible to take the NCLEX-RN examination for licensure. The nursing program is accredited by the Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN). All courses are approved by the Connecticut State Board of Examiners for Nursing with the consent of the Commissioner of the Connecticut Department of Public Health.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students5,836 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio18:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level2-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate66% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 53 |
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 12/01/1973 - 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, 71% of Norwalk 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 | 58% | $4,749 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $246 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $1,615 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 30% | $1,194 |
| Federal Student Loans | 1% | $4,244 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$7,772
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$6,835 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$7,108 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$7,548 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$9,999 |
| Over $110,000$10,881 |
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Student Population
5,836
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,341
Women
2,495
Men
35%
Full-time
65%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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Hispanic |
37% |
|
White |
34% |
|
Black/African American |
17% |
|
Asian |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Non-resident alien |
2% |
|
Two or more races |
2% |
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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.
