- The mission of Capital Community College is to provide quality affordable education to diverse residents of metropolitan Hartford.
School Highlights
Capital Community College serves 2,474 students (21% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is same as the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 95%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 2,474 students
- In-state tuition: $3,892
- Out-state tuition: $11,584
- Student:teacher ratio: 12:1
- Minority enrollment: 98%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Capital Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 206 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Capital Community College
(CT) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Less than 2 yrs
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
206 staff
154 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Capital Community College has declined by 19% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 has decreased from 15:1 over five years.
The Capital Community College diversity score of 0.74 is more than the state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,474 students
1,276 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
525 students
493 students
# Part-Time Students
1,949 students
783 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
177 students
318 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
525 students
493 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
10 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
783 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
92 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
80 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
5%
5%
% Asian
34%
16%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
27%
24%
% White
2%
5%
% Hawaiian
25%
45%
% Two or more races
5%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
2%
2%
Diversity Score
0.74
0.71
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
0.0721%
0.1517%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
0.5642%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$37,000
$34,800
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $3,892 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 $11,584 is less than the state average of $15,711. The out-state tuition has declined by 12% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,892
$5,329
Out-State Tuition Fees
$11,584
$15,711
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
88%
88%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,000
$8,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$4,140
$4,356
Acceptance Rate
n/a
78%
SAT Reading
n/a
500
SAT Math
n/a
510
ACT Composite
n/a
23
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- Located in Hartford only four miles apart, Greater Hartford Community College and Hartford State Technical College were natural partners for the merger of resources and college mission. urrently, the campus at 61 Woodland Street provides general education career and transfer programs, as well as health and continuing education programs, while the campus at 401 Flatbush Avenue is the site for credit and credit-free technical programs. Major training programs located on the Flatbush Campus include Precision Machining, and the Customer Service Institute of Connecticut. The comprehensive college currently enrolls over 6000 students in credit and continuing education programs. Capital offers Associate Degrees, Certificates, and Continuing Education Units, leading to entry-level positions, professional advancement and college transfer in business, industry, engineering technology, computer and information systems, nursing and health science, the natural sciences, the liberal arts, early childhood education, the fine arts, and the social services. All programs, services, and activities of the College are available to people with disabilities. The College supports economic development efforts in Greater Hartford, and collaborates to this end with the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development, the Metro Hartford Chamber of Commerce, the Connecticut Capitol Region Growth Council, the Capitol Region Workforce Development Board, and the Hartford Consortium for Higher Education. Mutually beneficial links are maintained with neighborhood business associations and a wide range of cultural, educational, social service and civic organizations whose focus, like Capital's, is the development of individual and community potential. Capital received a ten year accreditation from the New England Association of Schools and Colleges in 1997, an affirmation of the College's current health and stability, and potential for future growth and service.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Capital Community College cost?
Capital Community College's tuition is approximately $3,892 for In-State students and $11,584 for Out-State students.
What is Capital Community College's ranking?
Capital Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Connecticut for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
In what neighborhood is Capital Community College located?
Capital Community College is located in the Downtown neighborhood of Hartford, CT.
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