Norwalk Community College

https://norwalk.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$3,984

2021 Average Net Price

$6,983

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.41%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,106

30.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

13.8%

61 Graduates

About

Norwalk Community College is a higher education institution located in Fairfield County, CT. In 2021, the most popular Associates Degree concentrations at Norwalk Community College were General Studies (127 degrees awarded), Registered Nursing (75 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Sciences (64 degrees).

In 2021, 605 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Norwalk Community College. 66.3% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 33.7% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (234 degrees), 1.25 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (187 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Norwalk Community College is $3,984, which is $−3,984 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Associates Colleges

Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Norwalk Community College is $3,984, which is $−3,984 less than the national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $6,983.

In 2021, 51% of undergraduate students attending Norwalk Community College received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 1% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$3,984

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Norwalk Community College was $3,984. The cost of tuition at Norwalk Community College is $−3,984 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Associates Colleges ($7,968).

This chart compares the tuition costs of Norwalk Community College (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$6,983

2021 Value

3.31%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Norwalk Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $6,983. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Norwalk Community College grew by 3.31%.

This chart compares the average net price of Norwalk Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,755

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Norwalk Community College was of $8,755 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at Norwalk Community College (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

51%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

51% of undergraduate students at Norwalk Community College received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 4.08% with respect to 2020, when 49% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Norwalk Community College (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.41%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Norwalk Community College was 2.41%, which represents 2 out of the 83 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Norwalk Community College had a total enrollment of 4,106 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Norwalk Community College is 1,238 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,868. This means that 30.2% of students enrolled at Norwalk Community College are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Norwalk Community College, both undergraduate and graduate, is 40.3% Hispanic or Latino, 31.5% White, 16.3% Black or African American, 4.43% Asian, 2.31% Two or More Races, 0.195% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.17% American Indian or Alaska Native.

Students enrolled at Norwalk Community College in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly Hispanic or Latino Female (24.1%), followed by Hispanic or Latino Male (20.2%) and White Male (16.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

30.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Norwalk Community College in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,106 students. The full-time enrollment at Norwalk Community College is 1,238 and the part-time enrollment is 2,868. This means that 30.2% of students enrolled at Norwalk Community College are enrolled full-time compared with 32.5% at similar Associates Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Norwalk Community College (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

59%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Norwalk Community College was 59%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Associates Colleges (60%), Norwalk Community College had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Norwalk Community College (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

Hispanic or Latino
1,656 enrolled students
White
1,293 enrolled students
Black or African American
669 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Norwalk Community College is 40.3% Hispanic or Latino, 31.5% White, 16.3% Black or African American, 4.43% Asian, 2.31% Two or More Races, 0.195% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.17% American Indian or Alaska Native. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Associates Colleges is 44.1% White, 26.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.5% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 87 students (2.12%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 197 more women than men received degrees from Norwalk Community College. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Norwalk Community College is white (234 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (187 degrees).

The most common Associates Degree concentration at Norwalk Community College is General Studies (127 degrees awarded), followed by Registered Nursing (75 degrees) and Liberal Arts & Sciences (64 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Norwalk Community College, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Liberal Arts & Humanities (191 degrees awarded), Protective Services (30 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Norwalk Community College are Software developers (512,903 people), Other managers (246,345 people), Elementary & middle school teachers (204,130 people), Police officers (142,558 people), and Computer occupations, all other (130,170 people).

The most specialized majors at Norwalk Community College in 2021 are Liberal Arts & Humanities (191 degrees awarded), Protective Services (30 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (42 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Norwalk Community College are Surgeons, Physicians, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Magnetic resonance imaging technologists

The most specialized majors at Norwalk Community College are Liberal Arts & Humanities (191 degrees awarded), Protective Services (30 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (13 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (42 degrees), and Visual & Performing Arts (23 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Norwalk Community College are Computer Systems Design (621,571 people), Elementary & secondary schools (447,767 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (361,278 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (278,332 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (200,540 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Norwalk Community College.

Most Common (2021)

General Studies
127 degree-majors awarded
Registered Nursing
75 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
64 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common associates degree concentration at Norwalk Community College was General Studies with 127 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from associates degree programs at Norwalk Community College according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

204

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

401

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 204 degrees were awarded to men at Norwalk Community College, which is 0.509 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (401).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Norwalk Community College by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 46 degrees were awarded to men at Norwalk Community College in General Studies, which is 0.568 times less than the 81 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 81 degrees were awarded to men at Norwalk Community College in General Studies, which is 1.76 times more than the 46 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

11%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 3% of students graduating from Norwalk Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 11% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 18% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Associates Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Asian Female

Highest Graduation Rate (57.1%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at Norwalk Community College is Female and Asian (57.1% graduation rate). Across all Associates Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 3.28% of graduates (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
234 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
187 degrees awarded
Black or African American
69 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Norwalk Community College is white (234 degrees awarded). There were 1.25 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (187 degrees).

2.98% of degree recipients (18 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
139 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
131 degrees awarded
White Male
95 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Norwalk Community College is white female (139 degrees awarded). There were 1.06 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (131 degrees).

Operations

Norwalk Community College has an endowment valued at nearly $32.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 6.87k (0.0212%) compared to the 1.65% average return (87.6k on 5.29M) across all Associates Colleges.

In 2021, Norwalk Community College had a total salary expenditure of 55.3M. Norwalk Community College employs 61 Professors, 10 Associate professors and 10 Assistant professors. Most academics at Norwalk Community College are Female Professor (31), Male Professor (30), and Female Assistant professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at Norwalk Community College are: Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 53 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 23 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees.

Endowment

$32.5M

2021 Endowment

19.7%

growth from 2020

Norwalk Community College has an endowment valued at about $32.5M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of Norwalk Community College grew 19.7% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $27.2M higher than than the median endowment of Associates Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at Norwalk Community College (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Associates Colleges: High Transfer-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$24M

2021 Salaries

5.06%

decline from 2020

In 2021, Norwalk Community College paid a median of $24M in salaries, which represents 43.5% of their overall expenditure ($55.3M) and a 5.06% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Associates Colleges is 16.4M (41.6% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$8.06M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, Norwalk Community College paid a total of $8.06M to 89 employees working as instructors, which represents 33.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $5.1M (31.2%) for similar Associates Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

61 Employees

Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

53 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at Norwalk Community College were Professor with 61 employees, Associate professor with 10 employees, and Assistant professor with 10 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at Norwalk Community College were Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 53 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 23 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 11 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at Norwalk Community College was Female Professor with 31 employees, Male Professor with 30 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at Norwalk Community College.