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Capital Community College

Capital Community College, located in Hartford, Connecticut, United States, was established in the year 1992. The merging of Greater Hartford Community College, established in 1967, and Hartford State Technical College, founded in 1946, led to the creation of Capital Community College. Before the Hartford campus was established, there were two other campuses located on Flatbush Avenue and Woodland Street. Capital Community College enrolls more than 3,000 students on an annual basis. The college offers students various degree and certificate programs in a wide range of subjects including accounting, fire technology, and computer programming.

Capital Community College sponsors many student clubs and organizations. Among these are Phi Theta Kappa, Black Student Union, Martial Arts Club, Senior Renewal Club, and Latin American student Association.

Campus Location

950 Main Street
Hartford, CT 06103
USA
Main Tel: (860) 906-5000
Web Site

The campus is in a medium-sized city.

Capital Community College Highlights

Where Capital Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in family and social work, business and management, and nursing and emergency medicine.
  • High female/male ratio.
  • Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
  • High faculty salary.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Racially diverse student body.
  • Many mature (40+ year old) students.
  • Large number of students.

Other important characteristics:

  • Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
  • Faculty tenure system
  • Library on-campus
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate27727
< 1 year certificate2825
1-2 year certificate 1

Students

The student enrollment at Capital Community College was 3,726 in 2007 (1,933 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 2,828
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,444
Books and supplies$ 1,180

Financial Aid: Capital Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
With tenure  36
Without tenure; working toward tenure  26
Without tenure; tenure not available  4

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (56 awarded)

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

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (3 awarded)

  • Computer Programming, Specific Applications
  • Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
  • Computer and Information Sciences

DESIGN (1 awarded)

  • Design and Visual Communications

ENGINEERING (0 awarded)

  • Engineering Science

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (6 awarded)

  • Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
  • Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
  • Engineering Technology
  • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians
  • Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (38 awarded)

  • Child Care and Support Services Management
  • Social Work

FINE ARTS (0 awarded)

  • Fine/Studio Arts

LIBERAL ARTS (71 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDIA (0 awarded)

  • Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
  • Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (21 awarded)

  • Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
  • Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
  • Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (99 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

  • Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (0 awarded)

  • Printmaking

SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (0 awarded)

  • Chemical Technology/Technician

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (7 awarded)

  • Criminal Justice/Police Science
  • Fire Services Administration

THERAPY AND COUNSELING (0 awarded)

  • Physical Therapist Assistant

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