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Housatonic Community College, also nicknamed as HCC, was founded in October, 1967. It is located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. HCC is a public community college and is one of the community colleges of the Connecticut Community College system. HCC is recognized by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc. and covers a wide area of study and provides two-year associate’s degree and certificate programs.
From career counseling to financial aid, students are given an array of services for personal and professional skill enhancement. Student life at HCC is diverse and impressive and the student administration organizes various shows and events. HCC is home to several on-campus student clubs and organizations which includes the African Student Alliance (ASA), the Art Club, the Black Student Union (BSU) and the Game Club.
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Campus Location900 Lafayette Blvd
Bridgeport, CT 06604-4704
USA
Main Tel: (203) 332-5000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized city. |
Housatonic Community College HighlightsWhere Housatonic Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, business and management, family and social work, photography and commercial art, and security and law enforcement.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- High faculty salary.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Racially diverse student body.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Associate | 350 | 20 | | < 1 year certificate | 33 | 8 | | 1-2 year certificate | 1 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Housatonic Community College was 4,475 in 2007 (2,576 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 2,828 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,444 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid: Housatonic Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 44 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 31 |
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (3 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (92 awarded) - Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- Management Information Systems
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS (6 awarded) - Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts
ENGINEERING (0 awarded) ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (0 awarded) FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (41 awarded) - Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS (125 awarded) - General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (1 awarded) - Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (36 awarded) - Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (19 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (6 awarded) - Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (4 awarded) - Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (15 awarded) - Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (36 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (0 awarded) - Physical Therapist Assistant
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