Tunxis Community College
Location and Contact Information
271 Scott Swamp RoadFarmington, CT 06032-3187
USA
Main Tel: (860) 255-3500
Web Site
The campus is in a large suburb.
Overview
Tunxis Community College, TCC, was established in 1969. It is a two-year community college, located in Farmington, Connecticut. TCC is named in the honor of the Tunxis Indian Tribe and is one of the colleges of the Connecticut Community Colleges system. The college boasts an enrollment of over 7,000 credit and non-credit students per term. TCC offers various degrees and certificate programs in many fields of study as well as distance learning opportunities through online courses.
The College has an active student administration which provides a variety of services for the professional and personal development of the students. It is home to several student clubs and organizations.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in drama and performing arts, business and management, office and administration, and photography and commercial art.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
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.
- 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 | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid
Tunxis Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 49% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 44% | $3,952 |
| Institutional Grant | 17% | $2,352 |
| Federal Grant | 32% | $3,841 |
| Pell Grant | 32% | $3,745 |
| Other Federal Grant | 18% | $171 |
| State or Local Grant | 7% | $1,917 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 8% | $3,336 |
| Federal Loan | 8% | $3,336 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Tunxis Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Purchase College | Purchase, NY | 4,251 |
| 2 | College of the Siskiyous | Weed, CA | 2,849 |
| 3 | CUNY New York City College of Technology | Brooklyn, NY | 14,268 |
| 4 | Sam Houston State University | Huntsville, TX | 16,662 |
| 5 | Southern Utah University | Cedar City, UT | 7,516 |
| 6 | California State University-Fullerton | Fullerton, CA | 36,996 |
| 7 | Allan Hancock College | Santa Maria, CA | 11,552 |
| 8 | University of Central Oklahoma | Edmond, OK | 15,724 |
| 9 | University of Wisconsin-Green Bay | Green Bay, WI | 6,286 |
| 10 | San Francisco State University | San Francisco, CA | 30,014 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate | 302 | 18 |
| < 1 year certificate | 112 | 14 |
| 1-2 year certificate | 4 | 1 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 37 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 19 | |
| Without tenure; tenure not available | 1 |
Students
Student enrollment was 4,328 in 2009-2010 (2,561 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 62% of the student body. About 12% 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
- Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
- Banking and Financial Support Services
- Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services
- General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations
- Management Information Systems
- Marketing/Marketing Management
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
- Computer and Information Sciences
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
- Visual and Performing Arts
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Education
ENGINEERING
- Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
- Engineering Technology
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MEDIA
- Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
- Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
- Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
- Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
- Physical Therapist Assistant
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling