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Asnuntuck Community College, Connecticut

Overview of Asnuntuck Community College

Asnuntuck can be found in Enfield, Connecticut (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 media, business and management, and engineering technician.

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 2005, 1,483 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
Admissions Phone: (860) 253-3010
Financial Aid Phone: (860) 253-3030
http://www.acc.commnet.edu

Asnuntuck Programs and Degrees (2005)

Asnuntuck awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts64general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Business And Management60business and related services, accounting technology, MIS, banking
Engineering Technician19engineering technology, industrial tech
Security And Law Enforcement10corrections, corrections and criminal justice, criminal justice and police
Medical Assistant And Technician10mental health services tech
Family And Social Work9child care management
Media6radio and TV tech
Office And Administration2administrative assistant
Therapy And Counseling0substance abuse counseling
Photography And Commercial Art0commercial art
Engineering0engineering science

Number of programs and degrees for Asnuntuck in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree13715
Award of less than 1 academic year4312

Asnuntuck Student Body

In 2005, Asnuntuck had a total enrollment of 1,483 students (847 full-time equivalent).

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White86%
Black7%
Hispanic3%
Asian2%
American Indian0%
Other Races2%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 186%
18-1922%
20-2115%
22-2414%
25-2910%
30-346%
35-396%
40-4913%
50-646%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Connecticut96%
Massachusetts4%

Asnuntuck Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time60 %
Part-Time49 %

Asnuntuck Room and Board (2005)

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 Faculty

Asnuntuck has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year11$77,1474$66,045
Associate professoracademic year1*4$61,233
Assistant professoracademic year1*0*
Instructoracademic year1*2*
All faculty totalacademic year14$71,77310$59,785

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

Asnuntuck Degree Programs (2005)

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 ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
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 12%Asnuntuck Salaries of full-time faculty
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Asnuntuck % students 40 years or older
% of degrees in media
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%Asnuntuck % of degrees in media
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Asnuntuck % of degrees in business and management
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 15%Asnuntuck Number of degree programs
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Asnuntuck Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Asnuntuck % of degrees in engineering technician
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 placement 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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