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Housatonic Community College, also known as HCC, is a two-year public college located in Bridgeport, Connecticut. It was established in 1967 and today it is one of the twelve colleges under the Connecticut Community Colleges system. The college confers a wide variety of associate's degrees and several certificate programs and also offers a wide variety of non-credit and continuing education programs.
Student life at HCC is active. The campus is home to a wide variety of clubs and organizations based on the varied interests of the students. Some of the clubs are A.L.A.S - Association of Latin American Students, the African Student Alliance (ASA), and Friends of the Environment (FOE).
Housatonic Community College is located in Bridgeport, CT (a medium-sized city). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Housatonic Community College is the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, business and management, family and social work, and security and law enforcement.
Housatonic Community College is an open-admission school.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Housatonic Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school had 4,475 enrolled students in 2007.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our purpose at Housatonic Community College is to empower all individuals to develop to their full potential. We are committed to lifelong learning for all. As a knowledgeable and dedicated faculty and staff, we work together with students in a learner-centered, supportive, and stimulating environment. We prepare students to participate in, and contribute responsibly to, our global society.
We strive for:
Affordable, accessible, and high-quality higher education; Sensitivity to students with diverse backgrounds, needs and goals; An intellectually active and culturally rich environment that features the largest art collection of any two-year college in the country; A state-of-the-art campus with up-to-date technology and facilities designed to serve students, community groups, and local businesses; A vital liberal arts foundation to help students to develop creativity, critical thinking, and problem-solving skills; Certificate, training, and associate programs for transfer to baccalaureate institutions, for specific job and employment skills, and for personal enrichment; Comprehensive student support services that work proactively with students for their success; Active partnerships with the community, businesses, and other educational institutions."
More complete details are provided below.
Housatonic Community College
900 Lafayette Blvd
Bridgeport, CT 06604-4704
General Phone: (203) 332-5000
http://www.hcc.commnet.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 125 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Business And Management | 92 | business and related services, MIS, accounting technology, banking |
| Family And Social Work | 41 | child care management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 36 | criminal justice and police |
| Medical Support And Technology | 36 | mental health services tech, medical lab tech, allied health and medical assisting |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 19 | registered nursing |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 15 | commercial art |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 6 | occupational therapist assistant |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 6 | drama |
| Office And Administration | 4 | administrative assistant |
| Art Studies | 3 | art studies |
| Mechanics And Repair | 1 | aircraft maintenance |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | physical therapist assistant |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering science |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technology |
Number of programs and degrees for Housatonic Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 350 | 20 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 33 | 8 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2007, Housatonic Community College had a total enrollment of 4,475 students (2,576 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 42% |
| Black | 27% |
| Hispanic | 20% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 7% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 19% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 99% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 37 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Bridgeport, 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 | $ 2,828 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,444 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Housatonic Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 451300)
Housatonic Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 22 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 13 | 18 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 11 | $85,978 | 13 | $80,200 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $64,283 | 8 | $63,693 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $61,386 | 11 | $54,683 |
| Instructor | academic year | 11 | $47,935 | 8 | $47,379 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $65,715 | 40 | $63,317 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
Management Information Systems, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Airframe Mechanics and Aircraft Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services, Other
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Occupational Therapist Assistant
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Housatonic Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| Female % of student body (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Minority % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling 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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