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Three Rivers Community College, Connecticut

Overview of Three Rivers Community College

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.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in engineering technician, liberal arts, and science and laboratory technician.

Three Rivers Community College Selectivity

Its open admissions system makes Three Rivers Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.

Faculty

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.

Student Body

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.

Contacting Three Rivers Community College

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 Programs and Degrees (2005)

Three Rivers Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Liberal Arts176general studies, liberal arts and sciences, library assistant
Nursing And Emergency Medicine56registered nursing
Business And Management55business and related services, accounting technology, merchandising and sales, banking
Engineering Technician50computer 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 Enforcement16criminal justice and police, fire services administration
Family And Social Work14child care management, social service professions
Science And Laboratory Technician12nuclear tech
Office And Administration8administrative assistant, general office occupations
Photography And Commercial Art5commercial art
Hospitality4hospitality management, tourism promotion, tourism and travel, hotel management
Medical Assistant And Technician4mental health services tech
Media1advertising
Engineering0engineering science
Drama And Performing Arts0theatre design

Number of programs and degrees for Three Rivers Community College in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree35725
Award of less than 1 academic year4422
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years01

Student Body

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):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White75%
Black8%
Hispanic6%
Asian3%
American Indian2%
Other Races6%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1921%
20-2115%
22-2412%
25-2914%
30-3410%
35-398%
40-4913%
50-644%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Connecticut99%

Three Rivers Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time57 %
Part-Time38 %

Three Rivers Community College Room and Board (2005)

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.

Three Rivers Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Admissions Phone Number: (860) 823-2860

Three Rivers 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:
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 Faculty

Three Rivers 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 year15$74,80113$74,888
Associate professoracademic year3$59,1609$57,887
Assistant professoracademic year8$50,95810$49,646
Instructoracademic year9$42,8992*
Lectureracademic year0*8$42,933
All faculty totalacademic year35$59,80742$57,611

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

Three Rivers Community College Degree Programs (2005)

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

MEDIA
Advertising

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

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Three Rivers Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Three Rivers Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Three Rivers Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in science and laboratory technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Three Rivers Community College % of degrees in science and laboratory technician
% of degrees in liberal arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%Three Rivers Community College % of degrees in liberal arts
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Three Rivers Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Three Rivers Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Three Rivers Community College % students 40 years or older
Number of degree programs
(for open-admission colleges)
Top 19%Three Rivers Community College Number of degree programs
Number of students
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Three Rivers Community College Number of students
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
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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