Tunxis Community College

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

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

• Many students concentrating in business and management, office and administration, drama and performing arts, family and social work, and photography and commercial art.
• Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
• High faculty salary.
• Affordable tuition & fees.
• Large number of students.

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 2008-2009)

Students

Student enrollment was 3,836 in 2007-2008 (2,271 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 (2008-2009)

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

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

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.