Northwestern Connecticut Community College

Northwestern Connecticut Community College Overview

Northwestern Connecticut Community College is a public, state school in the small town setting of Winsted, Connecticut. NCCC was founded in 1965 and enrolls 1,549 undergrads and no graduate students.

Student Activities at NCCC

Interested in music or performing?

Are you interested in journalism and communications? NCCC students can write for the campus newspaperor be a producer for the student-run television channel.

There are no fraternities or sororities at NCCC, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

Planning to play sports? NCCC has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at NCCC on the Student Life page.

2022 NCCC Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
In-State Tuition	$3,984
Out-of-State	$11,952

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Is NCCC a Good School?

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There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty, admitted student statistics, tuition, and financial aid can give you a sense of how competitive a college is.

Let's take a closer look at these factors to get a better view of what NCCC offers and if it seems like a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at NCCC

Retention refers to the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at NCCC, around 55% come back their sophomore year. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outcomes for NCCC Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Check with NCCC directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Tuition and Financial Aid at NCCC

Tuition cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need.

For information on NCCC's financial aid options for first-year students, check with the school directly.

The 2023-2024 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2022

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at NCCC.

Based on this information, does NCCC seem like a good fit? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may be a terrible fit for another! So ask yourself: Is NCCC a good school for you?

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Where is Northwestern Connecticut Community College Located?

NCCC is located in the small town setting of Winsted, Connecticut, less than an hour from Hartford.

If you want to see NCCC for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Route 44 to Winsted, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what NCCC and Winsted are like without leaving home.

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