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Farmington, Connecticut is home to Tunxis Community College. Farmington is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Tunxis Community College go up to the Associate's degree.
Students commonly pursue studies in drama and performing arts, business and management, office and administration, and security and law enforcement.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Tunxis Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 3,894 enrolled students (as of 2005).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Tunxis Community College offers its students a quality, yet affordable education in an accessible and supportive environment, fostering the skills necessary to succeed in an increasingly complex world."
More complete details are provided below.
Tunxis Community College
Rts 6 and 177
Farmington, CT 06032-3187
General Phone: (860) 255-3500
Admissions Phone: (860) 255-3555
Financial Aid Phone: (860) 255-3510
http://Tunxis.Commnet.Edu
Tunxis Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 89 | business and related services, MIS, accounting technology, marketing, merchandising and sales, banking |
| Liberal Arts | 73 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 64 | dental hygienist, dental assistant, mental health services tech |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 37 | criminal justice and police |
| Office And Administration | 36 | administrative assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | child care management |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 12 | commercial art |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 8 | various performing arts |
| Therapy And Counseling | 5 | substance abuse counseling, physical therapist assistant |
| Engineering Technician | 4 | engineering technology |
| Media | 2 | communication studies |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering science |
Number of programs and degrees for Tunxis Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 274 | 16 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 61 | 12 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 18 | 1 |
In 2005, Tunxis Community College had a total enrollment of 3,894 students (2,296 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 7% |
| Hispanic | 8% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Other Races | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 13% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 99% |
| Virgin Islands | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 43 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Farmington, 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.
Admissions Phone Number: (860) 255-3555
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,536 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 7,568 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
Tunxis Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 976400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (860) 255-3510
Tunxis 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 | 11 | $74,030 | 13 | $76,948 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 1 | * | 3 | $54,757 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 9 | $52,068 | 11 | $51,765 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 6 | $42,613 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $46,420 | 4 | $44,685 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 26 | $60,489 | 37 | $58,606 |
*: 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
Management Information Systems, General
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Visual and Performing Arts, Other
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
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Commercial and Advertising Art
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Police Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Physical Therapist Assistant
Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Tunxis Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in medical assistant and technician (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission 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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