Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden Overview

Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden is a private for-profit institution situated in Hamden, Connecticut. Hamden is a good match for students who enjoy the safety and convenience of the suburbs.

What Is Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden Known For?

• Although it may not be available for every major, the undergraduate certificate is the highest award a student can attain at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden.
• Students who graduate from Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden with a bachelor's degree make about $42,914 a year. That's 5% more than those who graduate from other schools.

Where Is Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden?

Contact details for Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	1245 Dixwell Avenue, Hamden, CT 06514
Phone:	475-234-6600
Website:	www.porterchester.edu

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How Do I Get Into Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden?

You can apply to Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden online at: www.porterchester.edu/apply-online/

As long as you submit the requested materials to Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden when applying, you shouldn't have to worry about getting in since the school has an open admissions policy.

Can I Afford Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden?

Student Loan Debt

It's not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden, approximately 85% of students took out student loans averaging $7,280 a year. That adds up to $29,120 over four years for those students.

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Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 371 undergraduate students at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden, with 226 being full-time and 145 being part-time.

Gender Diversity

Of the 226 full-time undergraduates at Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden, 45% are male and 55% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Grads
Asian	5
Black or African American	96
Hispanic or Latino	47
White	58
International Students	0
Other Races/Ethnicities	20

Porter and Chester Institute of Hamden Undergraduate Concentrations

The table below shows the number of awards for each concentration.

Major	Undergraduate Certificate	TOTAL
Electrical & Power Transmission Installers	42	42
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation & Refrigeration	36	36
Plumbing & Water Supply	17	17
Vehicle Maintenance & Repair	17	17
Allied Health & Medical Assisting Services	16	16
Dental Support Services	16	16
Practical Nursing & Nursing Assistants	16	16
Electronics Maintenance & Repair	11	11
Drafting & Design Engineering Technology	0	0
TOTAL	171	171

References

*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics

More about our data sources and methodologies.