Norwalk Community College
203-857-7060
Founded in 1961, Norwalk Community College was originally two colleges. In 1992, Norwalk State Technical College merged with Norwalk Community College to become the second-largest of the 12 college in the Connecticut Community Colleges.
Located on a 30-acre spread of land, Norwalk Community College offers 40 associate degrees and 27 certificate programs through fall and spring semester and six summer sessions. Approximately 6,000 full- and part-time students attend classes.
The campus is split between two buildings on either side of Richards Avenue. On the East Campus, there are classrooms, a library with 60,000 items, a language laboratory and a theater. The West Campus is home to the William H. Schwab Center for Information Technology, science labs, classrooms and a fitness center.
- Founding Date: 1961
- Number of students: 6,000
- Public/Private: Public
- Financial aid: Yes
- Religious affiliation: None
- Accreditation/licenses: New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Connecticut Board of Governors for Higher Education Technology Accreditation, Commission of the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.
- Parking: Free lot
- Degrees: Undergraduate
- Programs: Distance learning, Part-time, Summer studies
- Percent international: 25
- Campus housing: No
- Sports facilities: Fitness center
