Naugatuck Valley Community College
Naugatuck Valley Community College (NVCC) is a two-year college that is located in Waterbury, Connecticut. This school was originally established in 1962 and it has built up a great reputation in the community. NVCC has many different programs that will allow students to pursue their dreams. There are a variety of different associate degrees and certificates that will be able to be granted by this institution. It has a campus that is 110 acres and it has many special buildings to help give students the proper resources that they need. Aside from classrooms and laboratories, NVCC also has a student center that features a game room and a full cafeteria. Students will also be able to enjoy the Fine Arts Center that houses two full theaters as well as dance studios, music rooms, and much more.
The nursing program at NVCC is held in high regard by the community. This is a nursing program that has helped many people to find success as professional nurses throughout the years. This associate degree nursing program offers students a four-semester curriculum that will prepare them for becoming a professional nurse. It is a program that is designed to give students the right mix of practical skills, knowledge of theory, and the understanding of what is expected of nurses in a professional setting.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleMidsize Suburb |
| Number of Students6,373 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio17:1 |
| 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 | 13 | 75 |
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Gateway Community College
19 miles away |
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Capital Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Gateway Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Norwalk Community College
offers 1 nursing programs |
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Bristol Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Holyoke Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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offers 2 nursing programs |
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Middlesex Community College
offers 2 nursing programs |
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North Shore Community College
offers 3 nursing programs |
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Northern Essex Community College
offers 4 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 05/01/1973 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (ADNUR) - Associate degree programs ACEN 06/01/1976 - 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, 74% of Naugatuck Valley 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 | 60% | $4,808 |
| Other Federal Grant | 8% | $493 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 17% | $2,801 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 34% | $983 |
| Federal Student Loans | 5% | $4,348 |
| Private Loans | -- | -- |
$5,526
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$5,277 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$5,422 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$5,824 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$6,588 |
| Over $110,000$9,484 |
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Student Population
6,373
Undergrads
0
Graduates
3,622
Women
2,751
Men
34%
Full-time
66%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
47% |
|
Hispanic |
31% |
|
Black/African American |
10% |
|
Two or more races |
4% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
4% |
|
Asian |
3% |
|
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.
