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Students attend Quinebaug Valley Community College in Danielson, Connecticut, a town not far from a more urbanized area. The school is a public institution. Quinebaug Valley Community College degrees go up to the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in art studies, office and administration, and liberal arts.
Applicants to Quinebaug Valley Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
There are 1,714 students at Quinebaug Valley Community College (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Quinebaug Valley Community College
742 Upper Maple St
Danielson, CT 06239-1436
General Phone: (860) 774-1164
Admissions Phone: (860) 774-1164
Financial Aid Phone: (860) 774-1164
http://www.qvcc.commnet.edu
Quinebaug Valley Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 91 | liberal arts and sciences, general studies |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 37 | medical assistant, mental health services tech |
| Office And Administration | 18 | administrative assistant |
| Business And Management | 12 | business and related services, accounting technology, banking |
| Art Studies | 9 | art studies |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | data processing tech, computer networking |
| Medical Adminstration | 8 | medical records tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 2 | aircraft maintenance |
| Therapy And Counseling | 0 | substance abuse counseling |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering science |
| Engineering Technician | 0 | engineering technology, plastics engineering tech |
| Family And Social Work | 0 | child care management |
Number of programs and degrees for Quinebaug Valley Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 130 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 55 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 1 |
In 2005, Quinebaug Valley Community College had a total enrollment of 1,714 students (1,003 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 84% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 14% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 99% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Danielson, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (860) 774-1164
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,536 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,568 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,200 |
Financial Aid:
Quinebaug Valley Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 1053000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (860) 774-1164
Quinebaug Valley Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 3 | $70,451 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $54,202 | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 3 | $47,002 | 3 | $49,453 |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 6 | $42,386 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $55,622 | 12 | $49,875 |
*: 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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
Data Processing and Data Processing Technology/Technician
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technology, General
Plastics Engineering Technology/Technician
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 ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical/Clinical Assistant
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Quinebaug Valley Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
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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