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The Baran Institute of Technology is a private, for-profit institute offering short-term programs. It is located in East Windsor, Connecticut, and was founded in 1979. The college moved to its current, 40-acre campus in May of 2005. Baran offers hands-on certificate and diploma programs in technological areas like auto body repair, automotive technology, motorcycle technology and welding, among others.
Students at the Baran Institute of Technology can participate in intramural basketball games and planned excursions, along with other extra-curricular activities. The college also offers a number of loans, financial aid and work-study programs for eligible students. Available scholarships include Skills USA, the Baran Institute Scholarship, the Ford AAA Competition, the Global automotive aftermarket symposium scholarship program, the ASE Certification scholarship, the AWS Certification scholarship and the Imagine America Scholarship.
The main campus of Baran is in East Windsor, CT (a rural site not far from an urban area). The school is a private, for-profit school. Baran offers degrees up to the Certificate.
The school tends to concentrate its instruction in a few key disciplines. Baran students most commonly major in a field related to transportation and mechanics and repair.
The school admits all qualified candidates under its open-admission policy.
In 2007-2008, Baran had 1,166 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
Baran makes available a lot of student housing.
More complete details are provided below.
Baran Institute Of Technology
97 Newberry Road
East Windsor, CT 06088
General Phone: (860) 627-4300
http://www.baraninstitute.com
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics and Repair | 558 | automobile mechanics, autobody repair, diesel mechanics, HVAC, electrical installation and repair, motorcycle mechanic |
| Production Trades | 56 | welding |
| Transportation | 56 | truck and bus driver |
Number of programs and degrees for Baran in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 614 | 7 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 56 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Baran had a total enrollment of 1,166 students (1,643 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 73% |
| Black | 11% |
| Hispanic | 13% |
| Asian | 2% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 19% |
| 20-21 | 41% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 4% |
| 50-64 | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 76 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)
| Item | Percent |
|---|---|
| Graduating | 76% |
Baran offers campus housing for 418 of its 1,643 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of East Windsor, 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 |
|---|---|
| Room charge | $ 4,600 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,887 |
Financial Aid:
Baran participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2228800)
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair, General
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Motorcycle Maintenance and Repair Technology/Technician
PRODUCTION TRADES
Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
Truck and Bus Driver/Commercial Vehicle Operation
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Baran Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 11% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing
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