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Tunxis Community College, also known as TCC, was established in 1969. It is a two-year, public, community college, situated in Farmington, Connecticut. It was named in the honor of the Tunxis Indian Tribe, and is one of the colleges of the Connecticut Community Colleges system. The college records an enrollment of over 7,000 credit and non-credit students per term and offers various degrees and certificate programs in diverse areas of study with an additional distance learning opportunitites through online courses.
TCC has an active student administration working for the overall development of the students. The college offers various career counseling, financial aid, and placement opportunities for its students as well.
Farmington, CT 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, photography and commercial art, business and management, office and administration, and family and social work.
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 3,836 enrolled students (as of 2007).
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
http://Tunxis.Commnet.Edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 88 | business and related services, MIS, accounting technology, merchandising and sales, marketing, banking |
| Liberal Arts | 62 | general studies, liberal arts and sciences |
| Medical Support And Technology | 57 | dental hygienist, dental assistant, mental health services tech |
| Office And Administration | 49 | administrative assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 29 | child care management |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 24 | criminal justice and police |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 14 | commercial art |
| Therapy And Counseling | 10 | substance abuse counseling, physical therapist assistant |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 9 | various performing arts |
| Media | 2 | communication studies |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | engineering technology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 0 | computer and info science courses |
| Engineering | 0 | engineering science |
Number of programs and degrees for Tunxis Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 235 | 17 |
| Award of less than 1 academic year | 93 | 13 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 17 | 1 |
In 2007, Tunxis Community College had a total enrollment of 3,836 students (2,313 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 78% |
| Black | 6% |
| Hispanic | 9% |
| Asian | 3% |
| American Indian | 0% |
| Unknown | 4% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 20% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 8% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Connecticut | 100% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 65 % |
| Part-Time | 47 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,828 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 8,444 |
| 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)
Tunxis Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 22 | 23 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 6 | 12 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 1 | 0 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 12 | $86,135 | 14 | $84,158 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $66,337 | 9 | $63,114 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $57,859 | 4 | $54,173 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $48,825 | 8 | $48,600 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 29 | $69,312 | 35 | $67,192 |
*: 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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, Other
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 business and management (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% |  |
| % of degrees in office and administration (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in drama and performing arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in photography and commercial art (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | 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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