Connecticut State Community College is a public community college in New Britain, Connecticut, enrolling about 33,645 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $11,513 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $5,338. Student demographics in federal data include White (37.1%) and Hispanic or Latino (33.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.

Key Facts

  • 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $5,338
  • 2024 Average Net Price: $11,513 After Financial Aid
  • 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
  • 2024 Enrolled Students: 33,645 35.3% Full-Time
  • 2024 Graduation Rate: 24.14%
  • Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
  • First-Generation Students: 57.7%
  • Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 5.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 7.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
  • Full-Time Faculty: 100.0%
  • Undergraduate Enrollment: 54,059
  • Room & Board: $12,077 annual estimate

Connecticut State Community College: what the data shows

Common questions about Connecticut State Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.

Where is Connecticut State Community College?

Connecticut State Community College is located in New Britain, CT (ZIP 06051).

NCES locale classification: Suburb.

Is Connecticut State Community College public or private?

Connecticut State Community College is a Public institution.

How much does Connecticut State Community College cost?

Published tuition: $5,338 in-state, $15,596 out-of-state.

Average net price after aid: $11,513.

Family income bandAvg. net price
Family income $0–$30,000$11,009
$30,001–$48,000$11,280
$48,001–$75,000$12,173
$75,001–$110,000$12,512
$110,001+$13,551

Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $21,352.

How big is Connecticut State Community College?

Total enrollment: 33,645 students.

Undergraduate enrollment: 54,059 students.

About 35% enroll full-time in our extract.

What is the graduation rate at Connecticut State Community College?

150%-time completion rate: 24.14%.

First-year retention: 68.5%.

What do graduates of Connecticut State Community College earn?

Median earnings: $35,849 six years after entry; $41,344 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).

How much debt do students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers: $9,200.

45.44% of students receive Pell grants.

What is Connecticut State Community College known for?

Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:

See ROI & Programs for more.

Is Connecticut State Community College a good school?

We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 24.14%; median earnings $41,344 at 10 years; net price $11,513. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.

Tuition & Cost

Tuition Costs

$5,338
2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at Connecticut State Community College was $5,338.

Tuition comparison with similar institutions.

Average Net Price

$11,513
2024 Value

In 2024 Connecticut State Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,513.

Average net price comparison with similar institutions.

Total Cost of Attendance

$46,052 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost

$11,513 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)

$21,352 4-Year In-State Tuition

$62,384 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition

$12,077 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)

$1,500 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)

$18,915 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)

$75,660 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)

4-year total cost breakdown for Connecticut State Community College.

Financial Aid by Income Level

45.44% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

8.32% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

Financial aid distribution by income level.

Student Loan Default Rate

0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)

The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Connecticut State Community College was 0.00%.

Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.

Tuition tracker

Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Connecticut State Community College in that year.

Reporting years in the table below: 20132023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).

Year In-state tuition & fees Out-of-state tuition & fees Average net price
2013$3,786$11,318$8,457
2014$3,892$11,584$8,786
2015$4,102$12,164$10,079
2016$4,236$12,572$6,810
2017$4,356$12,908$6,710
2018$4,464$13,232$5,368
2019$4,556$13,508$7,590
2020$4,556$13,508$10,392
2021$4,596$13,548$8,145
2022$4,820$14,220$9,604
2023$5,092$14,840$8,865

Sticker tuition and net price over time

Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.

College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).

Net price by family income

Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).

Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.

Acceptance Rate & Admissions

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.

Acceptance rate compared to national average.

Test Scores

Test score data is not available for this institution.

Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.

Academic Requirements

GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.

Estimated GPA and test score ranges.

Enrollment & Student Demographics

Connecticut State Community College reported total enrollment of about 33,645 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 39% male and 61% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (37.1%), Hispanic or Latino (33.5%), and Black or African American (17.2%). About 45.44% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 57.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

35.3% Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Connecticut State Community College in 2024 is 33,645 students.

Undergraduate enrollment is about 54,059 students.

Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.

Retention Rate over Time

68.5%
2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.

Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 37.1%.

Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).

College Scorecard student demographics.

Graduates & Outcomes

Time to Complete

10.79% 100% Completion Time

24.14% 150% Completion Time

In 2024, 10.79% of students graduating from Connecticut State Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".

Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.

Completions by Sex (Top Programs)

  • General Studies: 33% male / 67% female
  • Business Administration and Management, General: 47% male / 53% female
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 37% male / 63% female

IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).

Completions by Race & Ethnicity

Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.

Summed across program completion records in our extract.

ROI & Programs

Financial value and program information for Connecticut State Community College.

Return on Investment

$9,200 Median Student Debt

$41,344 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)

22.25% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio

797.77% Return on Investment

2.2 years Estimated Payback Period

Financial value analysis for Connecticut State Community College.

Top Programs by Completions

10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 128 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).

1. General Studies: 624 completions

2. Business Administration and Management, General: 594 completions

3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 522 completions

4. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 474 completions

5. Psychology, General: 229 completions

6. Early Childhood Education & Teaching: 199 completions

7. Social Work: 167 completions

8. Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping: 146 completions

9. Criminal Justice/Police Science: 138 completions

Most popular programs at Connecticut State Community College.

Employment Outcomes

Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.

Earnings outcomes for Connecticut State Community College graduates.

Operations

Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Connecticut State Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).

Instructional Resources

  • Full-time faculty share: 100.0%
  • Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $9,657
  • Instructional expenditure per FTE: $7,916

Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.

Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.

About

Connecticut State Community College is a public institution located in New Britain, CT, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were General Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 33,645 students. Student body composition includes White (37.1%), Hispanic or Latino (33.5%), Black or African American (17.2%). The 150%-time completion rate is 24.14%. Approximately 45.44% of students receive Pell Grants. About 57.7% of students are first-generation college students.

Institution Type

Public

Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional

Location

New Britain, CT 06051

Region: New England

Insights and Analysis

Graduation Rate Considerations: The 24.14% graduation rate at Connecticut State Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.

Diverse Program Offerings: With over 128 distinct degree programs, Connecticut State Community College provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Connecticut State Community College located?

Connecticut State Community College is located in New Britain, CT.

How much does Connecticut State Community College cost?

Reported tuition is $5,338 and average net price is $11,513 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,077 annually.

What is the student body demographics at Connecticut State Community College?

Connecticut State Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 54,059 students, White (37.1%), Hispanic or Latino (33.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.

How many first-generation students attend Connecticut State Community College?

About 57.7% of students at Connecticut State Community College are first-generation college students.

What do graduates of Connecticut State Community College earn?

Median earnings are $35,849 six years after entry and $41,344 ten years after entry.

What is the graduation rate at Connecticut State Community College?

The 150%-time completion rate is 24.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.

How much debt do Connecticut State Community College students have?

Median federal loan debt among completers is $9,200.

Is Connecticut State Community College public or private?

Connecticut State Community College is a public institution located in New Britain, CT.

Is Connecticut State Community College an HBCU?

No. Connecticut State Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.

Is Connecticut State Community College a tribal college?

No. Connecticut State Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.

Is Connecticut State Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?

By the common federal eligibility proxy used here (≥25% Hispanic enrollment in College Scorecard), yes—Connecticut State Community College reports 33.5% Hispanic enrollment share.

Is Connecticut State Community College religiously affiliated?

No religious affiliation is reported for Connecticut State Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.

Data Sources

This page uses data from the following sources:

  • Connecticut trade schools profile
  • New Britain, Connecticut city profile
  • New England regional profile
  • All state profiles
  • Regional profiles
  • National benchmarks
  • School directory
  • All schools in Connecticut
  • Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.

    Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.

    Methodology

    Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.

    All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.