Tunxis Community College, Connecticut

Study at Tunxis Community College

Tunxis Community College, also known as TCC, was established in 1969. It is a two-year, public, community college, situated in Farmington, Connecticut. It was named in the honor of the Tunxis Indian Tribe, and is one of the colleges of the Connecticut Community Colleges system. The college records an enrollment of over 7,000 credit and non-credit students per term and offers various degrees and certificate programs in diverse Course Topics with an additional distance learning opportunitites through online courses.

TCC has an active student administration working for the overall development of the students. The college offers various career counseling, financial aid, and placement opportunities for its students as well.

Profile of Tunxis Community College

Farmington, CT is home to Tunxis Community College. Farmington is a large suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Tunxis Community College go up to the Associate's degree.

Course Topics

Students commonly pursue studies in drama and performing arts, photography and commercial art, business and management, office and administration, and family and social work.

Tunxis Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Faculty

The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at Tunxis Community College is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.

Student Enrollment

The school has 3,836 enrolled students .

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Tunxis Community College offers its students a quality, yet affordable education in an accessible and supportive environment, fostering the skills necessary to succeed in an increasingly complex world."

Tunxis Community College Programs and Degrees

General Category	Degrees	Most Common Majors
Business and Management	88	business and related services, MIS, accounting technology, merchandising and sales, marketing, banking
Liberal Arts	62	general studies, liberal arts and sciences
Medical Support and Technology	57	dental hygienist, dental assistant, mental health services tech
office and Administration	49	administrative assistant
Family and Social Work	29	child care management
Security and Law Enforcement	24	criminal justice and police
Photography and Commercial Art	14	commercial art
Therapy and Counseling	10	substance abuse counseling, physical therapist assistant
Drama and Performing Arts	9	various performing arts
Media	2	communication studies
Engineering Technician	1	engineering technology
Computer Science and Engineering	0	computer and info science courses
Engineering	0	engineering science

Contact: Tunxis Community College

Tunxis Community College
Rts 6 and 177
Farmington, CT 06032-3187
General Phone: (860) 255-3500
http://Tunxis.Commnet.Edu