Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is a private community college located in Hamden, CT. It offers 9 programs through Certificate programs. It is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $14,870 for undergraduate programs at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($20,453) of private community colleges in Connecticut.

It has 402 students that are lower than the average population (3,350 students) of community colleges in Connecticut. The student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1 which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of Connecticut community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $41,900.

Academic Overview

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is a 2-4 years, private (for-profit) school located in Hamden, Connecticut.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $14,870 on average. It offers 9 degree programs through 9 Certificate programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, private (for-profit)
Address	1245 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT
Phone	475-234-6600
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	$14,870
Student Population »	402 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	32%
Retention Rate	30%
Average Financial Aid »	$899
Students to Faculty	13:1 (7.69%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$41,900

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $14,870 for undergraduate programs at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($20,453) over private community colleges in Connecticut.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden. Then, we compare its costs to Connecticut community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Amount
Tuition & Fees	$14,870
Books & Supplies	$2,053
Off-Campus Living Costs	$15,304
Average Financial Aid	$899
Cost of Attendance	$32,227
After Financial Aid	$31,328
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$41,900

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden	$14,870
Private Community Colleges in Connecticut	$20,453
Private Community Colleges in U.S.	$20,310

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden offers Certificate programs - 9 Certificate. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	9	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	42 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair	11 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	36 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	17 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Dental Assisting/Assistant	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	16 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 402 students at Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 150 male students and 168 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	318	275	43
Male Students	150	131	19
Female Students	168	144	24