Connecticut Community Colleges - Tuition Comparison

There are 7 community colleges (2-4 years colleges) in Connecticut (3 public and 4 private schools). The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools are $6,613 for Connecticut residents and $11,627 for out-of-state students.

The average financial aid amounts including grants and/or scholarships are $3,072. Total 38,653 students are attending Connecticut community colleges (5,522 on average). The average graduation rate is 62.00% and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from community colleges in Connecticut is $31,700.

Connecticut Community Colleges Average Statistics

There are 7 community colleges (2-4 years colleges, offer Associate degree/program dominantly) located in Connecticut - 3 schools are public and 4 private. 5 community colleges in Connecticut have the open admission policy with some application requirements such as high school diploma and certificate of attendance.

Total 38,653 students are attending Connecticut community colleges and, among them, 8,329 students enrolled online exclusively. 2 schools offer online degree/programs out of Connecticut community colleges. The following table summarizes the average statistics for key academic facts for the academic year 2023-2024.

Connecticut Community Colleges Average Statistics (2023-2024)
Number of Schools	7 community colleges (3 public, 4 private)
Open Admission Policy	5 out of 7 schools
Tuition & Fees	$6,613 Connecticut Residents
Tuition & Fees	$11,627 out-of-state Students
Financial Aid Amounts	$3,072
Student Population	Total 38,653 (5,522 on average)
Online Student Population	Total 8,329 (4,165 on average) in 2 schools offering online classes)
Graduation Rate	62.00%
Transfer-out Rate	13.00%
Student to Faculty Ratio	14.14 to 1
Salary After 10 Years of Graduation	$31,700

Connecticut Community Colleges Comparison - Ranking and Key Facts

Connecticut State Community College is ranked first among Connecticut community colleges and American Institute of Healthcare & Technology and Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden are second and third position in the ranking. The average tuition & fees of the schools are $6,613 for Connecticut residents and $11,627 for out-of-state students. The following table compares the Connecticut community colleges with average key statistics by ranking.

2024 Tuition & Academic Comparison Between Community Colleges in Connecticut
Name	Tuition & Fees		Average Financial Aid	Average Earning after 10 Years of Graduation	Student Population	Graduation Rate	Student to Faculty Ratio
Name	Connecticut Residents	Out-of-State	Average Financial Aid	Average Earning after 10 Years of Graduation	Student Population	Graduation Rate	Student to Faculty Ratio
Connecticut State Community College New Britain	$5,338	$15,596	$4,629	$35,600	36,315	24%	15 to 1
American Institute of Healthcare & Technology Stratford	$1,075		$3,488	$0	100	100%	10 to 1
Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden Hamden	$14,870		$899	$41,900	402	32%	13 to 1
American Institute-West Hartford West Hartford	$19,495		$4,059	$27,800	402	56%	16 to 1
CT Aerotech Hartford	$7,250	$7,250	$2,536	-	34	97%	16 to 1
Porter & Chester Institute Bridgeport	$15,856		$2,687	$42,200	1,373	45%	15 to 1
Stratford School for Aviation Maintenance Technicians Stratford	$7,250	$7,250	$3,208	-	27	80%	14 to 1
Average	$6,613	$11,627	$3,072	$31,700	5,522	62.00%	14.14 to 1