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Asnuntuck Community College

Asnuntuck Community College

Asnuntuck Community College, situated in Enfield, Connecticut, was founded in 1969 by the Connecticut State Legislature. Commonly abbreviated as ACC, this community college offers programs leading to associate’s degrees as well as certificate courses in a number of areas. The college has over 40 programs of study and also offers online learning facilities.

ACC has a foundation which offers financial aid in the form of institutional scholarships such as the Robert Burke Scholarship, the Thomas Carragher Scholarship, the Anne Mazza Alumni Scholarship and the Nadia Kober Writing Scholarship. Students can join the Outdoor Club at ACC to enjoy activities such as hiking, skiing and canoeing.

Overview of Asnuntuck Community College

Asnuntuck can be found in Enfield, CT (a large suburb). The school is a public institution. The Associate's degree is the highest degree at Asnuntuck.

Areas of Study

The most common majors at the school are in business and management, engineering technician, and family and social work.

Asnuntuck Selectivity

Asnuntuck is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.

Faculty

A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Asnuntuck are well-paid.

Student Body

In 2007-2008, 1,792 students were enrolled in the school. A large number of students at Asnuntuck are 40 years old or older.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Mission Statement The mission of Asnuntuck Community College is to offer quality education in an accessible, affordable, and nurturing environment. The College fulfills its mission by: offering associate degrees and certificate programs for transfer opportunities, career preparation, and enhancement, and lifelong learning; providing individualized support services to develop critical thinking skills, strengthen self-confidence, and foster personal growth; supporting community and workforce development with business, industry, and community partnerships."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Asnuntuck

Asnuntuck Community College
170 Elm St
Enfield, CT 06082
General Phone: (860) 253-3000
http://www.acc.commnet.edu

Asnuntuck Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician113engineering technology, industrial tech
Business and Management70business and related services, accounting technology, MIS, banking
Liberal Arts67general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Family and Social Work16child care management
Medical Support and Technology15mental health services tech, health service and sciences
Office and Administration14administrative assistant
Security and Law Enforcement7corrections, corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and police
Media3radio and TV tech
Photography and Commercial Art1commercial art
Engineering1engineering science
Therapy and Counseling0substance abuse counseling

Number of programs and degrees for Asnuntuck in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of less than 1 academic year17013
Associate's degree13715

Asnuntuck Student Body

In 2007-2008, Asnuntuck had a total enrollment of 1,792 students (946 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White77%
Black11%
Hispanic6%
Asian3%
American Indian0%
Unknown3%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1921%
20-2114%
22-2413%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-396%
40-4911%
50-647%
65+2%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Connecticut85%
Massachusetts15%

Asnuntuck Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time54 %
Part-Time26 %

Asnuntuck Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Enfield, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Connecticut Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Asnuntuck Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 2,984
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 8,912
Books and supplies$ 1,200

Financial Aid:
Asnuntuck participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1115000)

Asnuntuck Faculty

Asnuntuck has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year9$89,3109$84,559
Associate professoracademic year1*1*
Assistant professoracademic year1*1*
Instructoracademic year0*3$46,826
All faculty totalacademic year11$84,90314$74,397

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Asnuntuck Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General

ENGINEERING
Engineering Science

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
Industrial Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

MEDIA
Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology/Technician

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art

SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Corrections
Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other
Criminal Justice/Police Science

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Asnuntuck Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Asnuntuck Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. all colleges)
Top 8%Asnuntuck Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Asnuntuck % of degrees in business and management
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%Asnuntuck Number of degree programs
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Asnuntuck % of degrees in family and social work
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Asnuntuck % of degrees in engineering technician
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Asnuntuck % students 40 years or older
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 17%Asnuntuck Male % of student body
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Asnuntuck Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of full-time faculty on tenure track
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 19%Asnuntuck % of full-time faculty on tenure track
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching

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