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Naugatuck Valley Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 55%
On-time graduation rate 12%

Located in Waterbury, Connecticut, Naugatuck Valley Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Naugatuck Valley Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Naugatuck Valley Community College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, Naugatuck Valley Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Naugatuck Valley Community College is reported to be 12%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Connecticut state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 64% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Naugatuck Valley Community College is 55% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Connecticut is 77%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Naugatuck Valley Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,516

Cost of attendance at Naugatuck Valley Community College in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average $13,780
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,468

Cost of attendance at Naugatuck Valley Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average $30,716
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 89 of freshman students at Naugatuck Valley Community College received on average $6,924 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,924
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 462 55% $5,078 $2,345,915
Other Federal Grant 745 89% $4,915 $3,661,523
State Grant/Scholarships 618 73% $2,078 $1,283,996
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 296 35% $743 $220,013
Total Grant & Scholarships 746 89% $6,924 $5,165,532

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Naugatuck Valley Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Naugatuck Valley Community College students is 11.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 14.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 8.8%.

11.7%

  • asian 14.3% 3 students
  • African American 8.8% 9 students
  • white 13.7% 43 students
  • unknown 19.2% 5 students
  • hispanic 9.1% 25 students
  • International Students 21.1% 4 students
  • Mixed Race 11.1% 4 students

Service Offerings

Naugatuck Valley Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • On-campus day care for students' children
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Naugatuck Valley Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education
  • Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training

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