- Naugatuck Valley Community College offers quality, affordable education and training in response to evolving community needs by providing opportunities to individuals and organizations to develop their potential.
School Highlights
Naugatuck Valley Community College serves 4,673 students (36% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Black), which is more than the state average of 75%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 4,673 students
- In-state tuition: $3,886
- Out-state tuition: $11,578
- Acceptance Rate: 70%
- Student-teacher ratio: 11:1
- Minority enrollment: 95%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Naugatuck Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
School Overview
The teacher population of 417 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Naugatuck Valley Community College
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-High Traditional
Associate's Colleges: Mixed Transfer/Career & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
Four or more years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Colors
Blue and Gold
Total Faculty
417 staff
115 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Naugatuck Valley Community College has declined by 8% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 11:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Naugatuck Valley Community College diversity score of 0.68 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 10% over five years.
Total Enrollment
4,673 students
1,128 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
11:1
17:1
# Full-Time Students
1,676 students
627 students
# Part-Time Students
2,997 students
713 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,676 students
1,060 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,676 students
627 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
3%
2%
% Asian
11%
9%
% Black
28%
20%
% White
5%
25%
% Hawaiian
47%
20%
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
4%
Diversity Score
0.68
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
14%
20%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,800
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,886 is less than the state average of $5,329. The in-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $11,578 is less than the state average of $15,711. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,886
$5,329
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,578
$15,711
Tuition Notes
$2,350 Cost per Semester for Full-Time, In-State Students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
89%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$3,500
$4,678
Acceptance Rate
70%
72%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Naugatuck Valley Community College is a Public, two-year, Associate Degree granting, co-educational, non-residential college. Established in 1962 and renamed in 1992, NVCC is a "community based" college where students are provided opportunities to learn and explore their interests and abilities. Naugatuck Valley Community College operates in close collaboration with the citizens of the region, the Connecticut Departments of Labor and Economic Development, and other Community Development agencies, as well as Secondary School Districts and Public and Independent Institutions of Higher Education, in order to develop and sustain excellent programs which respond to the economic development needs of the state and the short-term and long-range educational needs of individual citizens. The 110 acre campus is equipped with state-of-the-art classrooms and laboratories for general and specialized use. The Learning Resource Center supports the college's mission and academic curricula through its specialized services and diverse collection of materials and online resources. The Student Center supports student activities and offers a game room, and full-service cafeteria. NVCC is home to one of Connecticut's three observatories. Each year hundreds of citizens come to campus to view the "heavens." Over 1,100 networked computers are available for student use. The campus provides cultural programs for the region in the Fine Arts Center which houses two theatres, music and dance studios, video studios, and rehearsal rooms. Convenient, safe, and ample parking is available in parking garages and outdoor lots close to each section of the campus. The College is accreditated by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges and Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education. Several special program accreditations including the American Bar Association, National League of Nursing, and the Technology Accreditation Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Naugatuck Valley Community College cost?
Naugatuck Valley Community College's tuition is approximately $3,886 for In-State students and $11,578 for Out-State students.
What is the acceptance rate of Naugatuck Valley Community College?
The acceptance rate of Naugatuck Valley Community College is 70%, which is lower than the state average of 72%. Naugatuck Valley Community College's acceptance rate is ranked among the top community colleges in Connecticut with low acceptance rates.
What is Naugatuck Valley Community College's ranking?
Naugatuck Valley Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Lowest acceptance rates and Largest student body.
Nearby Schools
The nearest community college to Naugatuck Valley Community College is University of Connecticut-Waterbury Campus (1.8 miles away)
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Location
Miles
Quick Facts
99 East Main Street
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 236-9800
Waterbury, CT 06702
(203) 236-9800
1.8 miles
Enrollment: 745 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Acceptance rate: 87% In-state tuition: $10,658 Out-state tuition: $30,838 Minority enrollment: 59%
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Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 773-1300
Farmington, CT 06032
(860) 773-1300
14.7 miles
Enrollment: 3,320 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 In-state tuition: $3,866 Out-state tuition: $11,558 Minority enrollment: 97%
Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain
Private for-profit
200 John Downey Dr
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8641
New Britain, CT 06051
(860) 225-8641
18.1 miles
Enrollment: 928 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
20 Church Street
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 285-2000
New Haven, CT 06510
(203) 285-2000
18.6 miles
Enrollment: 5,703 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 In-state tuition: $4,460 Out-state tuition: $13,300 Minority enrollment: 97%
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Private for-profit
8 Progress Drive
Shelton, CT 06484
(844) 681-5647
Shelton, CT 06484
(844) 681-5647
19.5 miles
Enrollment: 875 students Student-teacher ratio: 20:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
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