Naugatuck Valley Community College

Naugatuck Valley Community College Overview

Naugatuck Valley Community College is a public, state school in an urban setting in Waterbury, Connecticut. Naugatuck Valley Community College was founded in 1992 and enrolls 5,083 undergrads and no graduate students.

There are many ways for students to get involved at Naugatuck Valley Community College! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of Naugatuck Valley Community College's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? Naugatuck Valley 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 Naugatuck Valley Community College, so it might be a good choice if you're not interested in Greek life.

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

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

Is Naugatuck Valley Community College a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at all of these areas to get a clearer sense of what Naugatuck Valley Community College offers and if it might be a good choice for you.

2021 Acceptance Rate for Naugatuck Valley Community College

It is not competitive to get into Naugatuck Valley Community College. Naugatuck Valley Community College admitted 92% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 2,359 applications received in 2021, 2,179 students were offered admission.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Naugatuck Valley 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 Naugatuck Valley Community College, around 52% return for the next 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 Naugatuck Valley Community College 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 Naugatuck Valley Community College directly, for information on any information on starting salaries for recent grads.

Naugatuck Valley Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $1.9 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. The school spends $8,164 for each full-time student enrolled.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Naugatuck Valley 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. Naugatuck Valley Community College meets 50% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $4,882 a year.

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

Some aid is available 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 Naugatuck Valley Community College. Based on this information, how does Naugatuck Valley Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Naugatuck Valley Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Naugatuck Valley Community College Located?

Naugatuck Valley Community College is located in the urban setting of Waterbury, Connecticut.

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

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

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