Quinebaug Valley Community College
Location and Contact Information
742 Upper Maple StDanielson, CT 06239-1436
USA
Main Tel: (860) 774-1130
Web Site
The campus is in a town not far from a more urbanized area.
Overview
Quinebaug Valley Community College, also referred to as QVCC, is located in Danielson, Connecticut, United States. It was established in 1971. The first classes were held with 215 students on September 27, 1971. The college's first president Dr. Robert E. Miller who was succeeded by President Dianne E. Williams in May 1992. The main campus sits on more than 65 acres in Danielson. QVCC also operates a satellite campus in Willimantic. The college enrolled more than 2,900 students in credit courses in the 2007-2008 academic year.
QVCC is home to several honor societies including Phi Theta Kappa, Epsilon Pi Tau, and Alpha Beta Gamma. The college's Student Government Association also promotes the formation of various student clubs and organizations. In fact, the association acts as a liaison between administration, faculty, and students. It also funds several student activities.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in engineering, art studies, liberal arts, office and administration, and computer science and engineering.
- Large number of students.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High faculty salary.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
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.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,200 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 9,560 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,300 |
Financial Aid
Quinebaug Valley Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 61% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 61% | $3,814 |
| Institutional Grant | 22% | $2,347 |
| Federal Grant | 53% | $2,859 |
| Pell Grant | 40% | $3,632 |
| Other Federal Grant | 13% | $429 |
| State or Local Grant | 13% | $2,267 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | $1,750 | |
| Federal Loan | $1,750 | |
| Other Loan |
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Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Quinebaug Valley Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Berkshire Community College | Pittsfield, MA | 2,275 |
| 2 | University of Alaska Southeast | Juneau, AK | 2,954 |
| 3 | Mount Wachusett Community College | Gardner, MA | 4,385 |
| 4 | Holyoke Community College | Holyoke, MA | 6,592 |
| 5 | SUNY Empire State College | Saratoga Springs, NY | 13,614 |
| 6 | Chadron State College | Chadron, NE | 2,649 |
| 7 | Harrisburg Area Community College-Harrisburg | Harrisburg, PA | 9,699 |
| 8 | Emporia State University | Emporia, KS | 6,404 |
| 9 | The University of Montana | Missoula, MT | 14,207 |
| 10 | Eastern New Mexico University-Main Campus | Portales, NM | 4,294 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 169 | 15 |
| < 1 year certificate | 61 | 13 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 11 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 18 |
Students
Student enrollment was 1,947 in 2009-2010 (1,090 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 59% of the student body. About 16% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
On-campus housing is not available.
International Study
About 0% of freshmen are from countries other than the US.
Graduate School Focus
The highest degree offered is the Associate.
Programs of Study
(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)
ART STUDIES
- Art/Art Studies
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
- Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
ENGINEERING
- Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Engineering Technology
- Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science