The campus of Three Rivers Community College is in Norwich, Connecticut, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Three Rivers Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in engineering technician, liberal arts, and science and laboratory technician.
Its open admissions system makes Three Rivers Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Three Rivers Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, the school had 3,660 students enrolled (2,008 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at Three Rivers Community College are 40 years old or older.
More complete details are provided below.
Three Rivers Community College
7 Mahan Dr
Norwich, CT 06360
General Phone: (860) 823-2800
Admissions Phone: (860) 823-2860
Financial Aid Phone: (860) 823-2870
http://www.trcc.commnet.edu
Three Rivers Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 176 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences, library assistant |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 56 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 55 | business and related services, accounting technology, merchandising and sales, banking |
| Engineering Technician | 50 | computer engineering tech, mechanical engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, environmental engineering tech, architectural drafting, laser/optical tech, CAD and design, civil engineering tech, ... |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 16 | criminal justice and police, fire services administration |
| Family And Social Work | 14 | child care management, social service professions |
| Science And Laboratory Technician | 12 | nuclear tech |
| Office And Administration | 8 | administrative assistant, general office occupations |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 5 | commercial art |
| Hospitality | 4 | hospitality management, tourism promotion, tourism and travel, hotel management |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 4 | mental health services tech |
| Media | 1 | advertising |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 0 | theatre design |
Number of programs and degrees for Three Rivers Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 357 | 25 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 44 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 0 | 1 |
In 2005, Three Rivers Community College had a total enrollment of 3,660 students (2,008 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 75% |
| Black | 8% |
| Hispanic | 6% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 21% |
| 20-21 | 15% |
| 22-24 | 12% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 8% |
| 40-49 | 13% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 57 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Norwich, Connecticut for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (860) 823-2860
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:
Three Rivers Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 976500)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (860) 823-2870
Three Rivers 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 | 15 | $74,801 | 13 | $74,888 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 3 | $59,160 | 9 | $57,887 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $50,958 | 10 | $49,646 |
| Instructor | academic year | 9 | $42,899 | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 8 | $42,933 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $59,807 | 42 | $57,611 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
General Merchandising/Sales/Related Marketing Operations, Other
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Technical Theatre/Theatre Design and Technology
ENGINEERING
Engineering Science
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Computer Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Engineering Technology, General
Environmental Engineering Technology/Environmental Technology
Laser and Optical Technology/Technician
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Care and Support Services Management
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality Administration/Management, General
Hotel/Motel Administration/Management
Tourism Promotion Operations
Tourism and Travel Services Management
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Nuclear/Nuclear Power Technology/Technician
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
Fire Services Administration
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Three Rivers Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in science and laboratory technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in liberal arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
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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