Asnuntuck Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a large suburb.

Overview

Asnuntuck Community College, also referred to as ACC, is located in Enfield, Connecticut, United States. It was founded in the year 1969. Students of this college are offered degrees and certificates in various areas of study including early childhood education, communications and broadcasting, industrial management technology, computer programming, and lean manufacturing. Online learning options are available for outstation students. Continuing education programs are also offered to students.

Asnuntuck Community College has a large number of student clubs and organizations including the Human Services Club, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Union of Minorities at Asnuntuck, Early Childhood Club, Activities Council, Student Senate, and Drama Club. ACC students operate a radio station called Asnuntuck Radio, 107.7 WACC.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in engineering technician, media, and business and management.
• Large number of students.
• High faculty salary.
• Large number of programs of study offered.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• Many mature (40+ year old) students.
• High percentage of students are from out-of-state.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• High male/female ratio.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• The school offers a faculty tenure system.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 1,769 in 2009-2010 (1,001 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 54% of the student body. About 20% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

On-campus housing is not available.

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (78 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Banking and Financial Support Services
• Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
• Management Information Systems

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

• Engineering Science

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (75 awarded)

• Engineering Technology
• Industrial Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (7 awarded)

• Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS (80 awarded)

• General Studies
• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDIA (8 awarded)

• Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (12 awarded)

• Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
• Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (5 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (0 awarded)

• Commercial and Advertising Art

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (9 awarded)

• Criminal Justice/Police Science