Connecticut State Community College

Connecticut State Community College is a public two-year institution located in Hartford, Connecticut, in a midsize city setting. The college enrolls 52,460 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 31.17 out of 100. Its completion rate is 19% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 65% (IPEDS 2023).

The institution provides an extensive selection of certificate programs across healthcare, engineering technology, culinary arts, and information technology. Healthcare offerings include Surgical Technology/Technologist and Health/Health Care Administration/Management. Technology and engineering programs include Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance, Biomedical Technology/Technician, Manufacturing Engineering Technology/Technician, Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician, Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians, and Computer/Computer Systems Technology/Technician. Automotive programs include Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician at both certificate levels. Additional offerings include Communications Technology/Technician, Culinary Arts/Chef Training, and Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager.

Located in Hartford, Connecticut — the state capital — Connecticut State Community College is among the largest community colleges in New England by enrollment, serving a broad and diverse student population with workforce-oriented programs across a wide range of technical and healthcare disciplines.