Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is a private community college located in Hamden, CT. It offers 8 programs for degree/certificate.

It is accredited by Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.

The 2025 tuition & fees of Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden is $14,870. Its tuition & fees is cheaper than that of Connecticut private community colleges' average ($20,453).

The school has 402 students, which is lower than Connecticut community collleges' average (3,350). The students to faculty ratio is 13 to 1, which is lower than the average ratio (14 to 1) of Connecticut community colleges.


2025 Tuition & Fees

The following table shows the 2024-2025 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 tuition trends over the last 5 years. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2025 Cost Of Attendance -
Amount
Tuition & Fees$14,870
Books & Supplies$2,053
Off-Campus Living Costs$19,130
Average Financial Aid$899
Cost of Attendance$36,053
After Financial Aid$35,154
Tuition Comparison to National and State Average
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. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Offered Programs and Online Availability
CertificateAssociate'sBachelor's
Online ProgramsNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED
Total Programs8NOT OFFEREDNOT OFFERED

The following tables list each major program along with offered degrees and online availability. The number in each column indicates the number of awarded degrees and/or certificates of the program.

CertificateAssociateBachelor
Electrician37 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber26 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
CertificateAssociateBachelor
Dental Assisting/Assistant18 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant39 completers
NOT OFFERED NOT OFFERED
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training35 completers
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, 192 male students and 141 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
TotalFull-TimePart-time
Total33330627
Male Students19217616
Female Students14113011

School Profile and Academic Overview

The following table shows directory information and summarizes important academic and admission characteristics for Porter & Chester Institute of Hamden.

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type2-4 year, private (for-profit)
Address1245 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT
Phone475-234-6600
Tuition & Fees (2024-2025) »$14,870
Student Population »402 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »32%
Retention Rate30%
Average Financial Aid »$899
Students to Faculty13:1 (7.69%)