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Tunxis Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Suburb: Large
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 15 to 1
Students retention rate 63%
On-time graduation rate 15%

Located in Farmington, Connecticut, Tunxis 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 Tunxis 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.

Tunxis 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.

While the on-time graduation rate at Tunxis Community College is reported to be 15%, 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 student retention rate of 63% at Tunxis Community College suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$4,596

Cost of attendance at Tunxis 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

$13,548

Cost of attendance at Tunxis 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 Tunxis Community College received on average $6,745 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.

$6,745
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 241 48% $4,775 $1,150,894
Other Federal Grant 440 88% $4,224 $1,858,739
State Grant/Scholarships 381 76% $2,440 $929,530
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 210 42% $888 $186,396
Total Grant & Scholarships 441 88% $6,745 $2,974,665

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Tunxis 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 Tunxis Community College students is 15.2%. Female students graduated at a rate of 15.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 15.0%.

15.2%

  • African American 8.7% 4 students
  • white 19.9% 48 students
  • unknown 18.2% 4 students
  • hispanic 10.4% 17 students

Service Offerings

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

Educational Offerings

Tunxis 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
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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