Porter and Chester Institute - Stratford
The Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is located in Stratford, Connecticut. Students will be able to pursue several different certificate programs at this institution. It is a highly regarded technical institute that has many different avenues of study. The school is designed to help students receive advanced career training that will help them to land a job in a competitive market. All of the career paths that students can pursue at this location will be very practical and the training is going to be thorough. It allows students to get the best possible education that will promote their success upon the completion of the course. Students at this institution go on to find successful jobs very fast and it has proven to be a popular schooling option in the area.
The nursing program that is offered at this technical college is very robust as well. Students can sign up to take a 15-week course that is going to cover everything that an LPN should know. Students will gain practical nursing skills while learning about various aspects of being a nurse. Learning how to be a good mental health nurse will be part of the curriculum and students will also be gaining clinical experience. All of the experiences that nursing students have at the technical college will prepare them to take the NCLEX-PN examination. Upon successfully passing the licensure exam, students will be able to enjoy a great career as an LPN.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students2,043 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio10:1 |
| Is Admission OpenYes |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| LevelLess than two year |
| TypePrivate |
| Business ModelFor-profit |
| On Campus Housing- |
| Retention Rate70% |
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 | 8 | 69 |
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton
7 miles away |
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Porter and Chester Institute - Branford
17 miles away |
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39 miles away |
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50 miles away |
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Best Care College
62 miles away |
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Iselin
74 miles away |
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Mildred Elley-Pittsfield Campus
89 miles away |
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Prism Career Institute-Philadelphia
126 miles away |
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Lincoln Technical Institute-Moorestown
127 miles away |
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PITC Institute
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Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
|
Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges 03/26/1972 - 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, 95% of Porter and Chester Institute - Stratford's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 73% | $5,694 |
| Other Federal Grant | 32% | $525 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 6% | $15,135 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 63% | $2,051 |
| Federal Student Loans | 82% | $8,953 |
| Private Loans | 41% | $5,471 |
$20,601
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$19,101 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$19,953 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$21,341 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$27,039 |
| Over $110,000$26,968 |
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Student Population
2,043
Undergrads
0
Graduates
766
Women
1,277
Men
66%
Full-time
34%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
|
White |
40% |
|
Hispanic |
26% |
|
Black/African American |
19% |
|
Two or more races |
6% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Asian |
2% |
|
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.
