Tunxis Community College

Tunxis Community College is a public, state school in a suburban setting in Farmington, Connecticut. Tunxis Community College was founded in 1969 and now enrolls around 4,079 students a year, including 4,079 undergrads.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Tunxis Community College! Love music or performing? Perform with one of Tunxis Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Tunxis Community College students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

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

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

Learn more about life at Tunxis Community College on the Student Life page.

Is Tunxis Community College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions difficulty and admitted student statistics can give you a sense of how selective a school is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at to get a clearer idea of what Tunxis Community College offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Tunxis Community College

Retention is 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 Tunxis Community College, around 61% return for 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 Outlook Tunxis Community College Graduates

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

Tuition and Financial Aid at Tunxis Community College

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.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can. 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 Tunxis Community College. Based on this information, how does Tunxis Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Tunxis Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Tunxis Community College Located?

Tunxis Community College is located in the suburban setting of Farmington, Connecticut, less than an hour from Hartford.

If you want to see Tunxis Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 84 to Farmington, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bradley International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Tunxis Community College and Farmington are like without leaving home.

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