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This year at Connecticut State Community College Housatonic, we project that on average students will pay $12,858, while the advertised price of attendance is $28,963. That’s a difference of $16,105.
| Year | Net in-state price at Connecticut State Community College Housatonic | In-state sticker price at Connecticut State Community College Housatonic | Out-of-state sticker price at Connecticut State Community College Housatonic |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23-24 | $12,858 | $28,963 | $38,363 |
| 22-23 | $12,148 | $27,364 | $36,316 |
| 21-22 | $7,024 | $19,546 | $28,498 |
| 20-21 | $6,448 | $19,086 | $28,038 |
| 19-20 | $5,459 | $17,204 | $25,972 |
| 18-19 | $6,270 | $17,076 | $25,648 |
| 17-18 | $5,686 | $16,968 | $25,304 |
| 16-17 | $5,295 | $16,832 | $24,896 |
| 15-16 | $4,759 | $16,666 | $24,358 |
| 14-15 | $5,174 | $16,586 | $24,118 |
How much a student actually pays usually depends, at least in part, on their family's household income. At Connecticut State Community College Housatonic this year, we project students with incomes between $75K and $110K will pay around $13,116, while students with incomes over $110K will pay around $12,701. That's a difference of $415.
| Income bracket | Projected net price at Connecticut State Community College Housatonic |
|---|---|
| <$30K | $12,834 |
| $30K-$48K | $12,772 |
| $48K-$75K | $12,802 |
| $75K-$110K | $13,116 |
| >$110K | $12,701 |
A school’s graduation rate can indicate how likely a student is to complete their degree. At Connecticut State Community College Housatonic, over the last five years 12% of students earned their associate’s degree within four years of enrolling.
Students from different demographic backgrounds often graduate at different rates, so it can be helpful to look beyond the overall graduation rate. This chart shows how students of different races and ethnicities fare earning their degrees at Connecticut State Community College Housatonic.
| Demographic category | Graduation rate at Connecticut State Community College Housatonic | National average |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian/Alaska Native | 0% | 24% |
| Asian | 12% | 38% |
| Black | 9% | 26% |
| Hispanic | 10% | 34% |
| Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander | 0% | 21% |
| White | 17% | 41% |
| Multiple races | 9% | 29% |
| Unknown race | 10% | 29% |
Student retention, or how often students return to continue their degree after completing their first year, is another helpful indicator. Over the last five years, at Connecticut State Community College Housatonic, about 55% of full-time students returned the following fall to continue their degree.