Quinebaug Valley Community College (QVCC)

Type	2 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Large
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	11 to 1
Students retention rate	55%
On-time graduation rate	27%

Located in Danielson, Connecticut, QVCC 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 Quinebaug 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.

Quinebaug 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 11-to-1, QVCC emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at QVCC is reported to be 27%, 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 QVCC 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 QVCC do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
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In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,506

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

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

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$13,458

Cost of attendance at Quinebaug 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, 92 of freshman students at Quinebaug Valley Community College received on average $6,269 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.

$6,269

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	104	46%	$4,702	$489,026
Other Federal Grant	206	92%	$3,853	$793,641
State Grant/Scholarships	173	77%	$2,222	$384,417
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	73	32%	$1,553	$113,405
Total Grant & Scholarships	206	92%	$6,269	$1,291,463

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Quinebaug 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 Quinebaug Valley Community College students is 26.6%. Female students graduated at a rate of 27.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 25.9%.

26.6%

white 27.7% 46 students
hispanic 15.8% 3 students

Service Offerings

Quinebaug Valley Community College provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Quinebaug 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

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

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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