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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.
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.
The most common majors at the school are in business and management, engineering technician, and family and social work.
Asnuntuck is welcoming, and offers open admission to students who meet its minimum qualifications.
A tenure system is one way the school works to keep a high-quality staff. Instructors at Asnuntuck are well-paid.
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.
Asnuntuck Community College
170 Elm St
Enfield, CT 06082
General Phone: (860) 253-3000
http://www.acc.commnet.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 113 | engineering technology, industrial tech |
| Business and Management | 70 | business and related services, accounting technology, MIS, banking |
| Liberal Arts | 67 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Family and Social Work | 16 | child care management |
| Medical Support and Technology | 15 | mental health services tech, health service and sciences |
| Office and Administration | 14 | administrative assistant |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 7 | corrections, corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and police |
| Media | 3 | radio and TV tech |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | commercial art |
| Engineering | 1 | engineering science |
| Therapy and Counseling | 0 | substance abuse counseling |
Number of programs and degrees for Asnuntuck in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 170 | 13 |
| Associate's degree | 137 | 15 |
In 2007-2008, Asnuntuck had a total enrollment of 1,792 students (946 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 7% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 85% |
| Massachusetts | 15% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 54 % |
| Part-Time | 26 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 9 | $89,310 | 9 | $84,559 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 3 | $46,826 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 11 | $84,903 | 14 | $74,397 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Asnuntuck Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
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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