Porter & Chester Institute

Porter & Chester Institute is a private community college located in Bridgeport, CT. It offers 11 programs through Certificate programs. It is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

The 2024 tuition & fees are $15,856 for undergraduate programs at Porter & Chester Institute. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($20,453) of private community colleges in Connecticut.

It has 1,373 students that are lower than the average population (3,350 students) of community colleges in Connecticut. In addition, 41 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 15 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 $42,200.

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Academic Overview

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

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $15,856 on average. It offers 11 degree programs through 11 Certificate programs.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, private (for-profit)
Address	156 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT
Phone	860-529-2519
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	$15,856
Student Population »	1,373 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	45%
Retention Rate	49% (Full-time) 9% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$2,687
Students to Faculty	15:1 (6.67%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$42,200

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $15,856 for undergraduate programs at Porter & Chester Institute. 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. 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	$15,856
Books & Supplies	$2,040
Off-Campus Living Costs	$15,304
Average Financial Aid	$2,687
Cost of Attendance	$33,200
After Financial Aid	$30,513
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$42,200

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Tuition & Fees
Porter & Chester Institute	$15,856
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 offers Certificate programs - 11 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	11	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	18 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Electrician	199 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	41 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	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician	26 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	104 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	88 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Welding Technology/Welder	11 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	104 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	107 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training	128 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 1,373 students at Porter & Chester Institute including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 790 male students and 843 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	1,633	1,458	175
Male Students	790	745	45
Female Students	843	713	130

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Porter & Chester Institute, there are 2,146 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,389 students were attending classes through distance learning (96 students are enrolled exclusively and 1,293 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	2,146
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	96
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	1,293
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	757

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