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Quinebaug Valley Community College, Connecticut

Overview of Quinebaug Valley Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in art studies, office and administration, and liberal arts.

Quinebaug Valley Community College Selectivity

Applicants to Quinebaug Valley Community College appreciate its open admissions policy.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Quinebaug Valley Community College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Quinebaug Valley Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts91liberal arts and sciences, general studies
Medical Assistant And Technician37medical assistant, mental health services tech
Office And Administration18administrative assistant
Business And Management12business and related services, accounting technology, banking
Art Studies9art studies
Computer Science And Engineering9data processing tech, computer networking
Medical Adminstration8medical records tech
Mechanics And Repair2aircraft maintenance
Therapy And Counseling0substance abuse counseling
Engineering0engineering science
Engineering Technician0engineering technology, plastics engineering tech
Family And Social Work0child care management

Number of programs and degrees for Quinebaug Valley Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree13017
Award of less than 1 academic year5512
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years11

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White84%
Black2%
Hispanic8%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Other Races4%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 184%
18-1922%
20-2116%
22-2412%
25-2911%
30-348%
35-397%
40-4914%
50-646%
65+1%

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

ResidencePercent
Connecticut99%
Rhode Island1%
Massachusetts1%

Quinebaug Valley Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time55 %
Part-Time38 %

Quinebaug Valley Community College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Quinebaug Valley Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (860) 774-1164

Quinebaug Valley Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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 Faculty

Quinebaug Valley Community College 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 year3$70,4512*
Associate professoracademic year3$54,2021*
Assistant professoracademic year3$47,0023$49,453
Instructoracademic year1*6$42,386
All faculty totalacademic year10$55,62212$49,875

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

Quinebaug Valley Community College Degree Programs (2005)

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

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling

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Quinebaug Valley Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Quinebaug Valley Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in art studies
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Quinebaug Valley Community College % of degrees in art studies
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Quinebaug Valley Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%Quinebaug Valley Community College % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 13%Quinebaug Valley Community College Number of degree programs
% of degrees in office and administration
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Quinebaug Valley Community College % of degrees in office and administration
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 16%Quinebaug Valley Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Quinebaug Valley Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
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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