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Northwestern Connecticut Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Fringe
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 14%

Located in Winsted, Connecticut, Northwestern Connecticut 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 Northwestern Connecticut 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.

Northwestern Connecticut 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, Northwestern Connecticut Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northwestern Connecticut Community College is reported to be 14%, 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 Northwestern Connecticut 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 Northwestern Connecticut Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,556

Cost of attendance at Northwestern Connecticut 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

$13,148

Cost of attendance at Northwestern Connecticut 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, 88 of freshman students at Northwestern Connecticut Community College received on average $5,718 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.

$5,718
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 100 41% $4,434 $443,395
Other Federal Grant 216 88% $3,327 $718,712
State Grant/Scholarships 192 78% $2,210 $424,244
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 63 26% $1,461 $92,066
Total Grant & Scholarships 216 88% $5,718 $1,235,022

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northwestern Connecticut 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 Northwestern Connecticut Community College students is 13.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 11.5%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 16.9%.

13.7%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • white 11.7% 13 students
  • hispanic 13.9% 5 students

Service Offerings

Northwestern Connecticut Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northwestern Connecticut 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

Veteran Services

  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Recognized student veteran organization

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