Porter and Chester Institute - Branford
The Porter and Chester Institute of Branford is located In Branford, Connecticut. This school is a technical institute that offers various different certificate programs. All students will be able to enjoy advanced career training that will help them to find a lucrative job in today's competitive jobs market. There are several options for students to consider and all of them can lead to very good jobs. The ability to gain technical certifications in sought-after career paths is something that students really appreciate. Those who go to this school will be able to become electricians, dental assistants, electronics system technicians, and so much more.
The nursing program is an important part of this technical school as well. A practical nursing program is available to students and it can help graduates to earn positions as LPNs. This is a 15-month course that will cover everything that an LPN needs to know. Nursing students will learn nursing fundamentals, mental health nursing, medical-surgical nursing, basic pharmacology, and they will also gain clinical experience. Being able to take part in this thorough nurse training will prepare nursing students to take part in the NCLEX-PN examination. This will allow students to place themselves on a career path that will lead to successful results. All of the right skills will be taught and students will be ready for everything that the nursing field can throw at them.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleLarge Suburb |
| Number of Students215 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio9:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| LevelLess than two year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelFor-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate61% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 8 |
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Nursing schools located within 142 miles radius of Porter and Chester Institute - Branford
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton
14 miles away |
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Porter and Chester Institute - Stratford
17 miles away |
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Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain
27 miles away |
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Paramus
67 miles away |
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Best Care College
79 miles away |
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Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus
83 miles away |
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin
91 miles away |
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Medical Professional Institute
121 miles away |
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Salter School of Nursing and Allied Health
138 miles away |
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Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia
142 miles away |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges 01/28/1968 - Current |
Admission
100%
Acceptance RateApplication fee
| Undergrads | $25 |
| 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 | $350/credit | |
| In State Students | $350/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $350/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 | $15,750 | $15,750 | $15,750 |
| ADN | 70 | $24,500 | $24,500 | $24,500 |
| BSN | 125 | $43,750 | $43,750 | $43,750 |
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, 94% of Porter and Chester Institute - Branford's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 63% | $4,319 |
| Other Federal Grant | 27% | $565 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 5% | $12,414 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 63% | $1,237 |
| Federal Student Loans | 72% | $7,211 |
| Private Loans | 48% | $5,005 |
$23,645
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$21,559 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$20,613 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$25,105 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$27,961 |
| Over $110,000$27,064 |
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Student Population
215
Undergrads
0
Graduates
77
Women
138
Men
64%
Full-time
36%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
51% |
|
Hispanic |
21% |
|
Black/African American |
18% |
|
Two or more races |
7% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
0% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
|
Non-resident alien |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Connecticut state board of nursing.
