Porter and Chester Institute

Type	Less than 2 year, Private
Business Model	For Profit
Campus locale	City: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Quarter

Student body size	Small
Student to faculty ratio	15 to 1
Students retention rate	57%
On-time graduation rate	62%

Located in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Porter and Chester Institute is a private, for profit institution that offers undergraduate degrees. Porter and Chester Institute operates on a quarter-based calendar system, dividing the academic year into four terms.

One of the notable aspects of Porter and Chester Institute is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Porter and Chester Institute is accredited by the Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The retention rate of students at Porter and Chester Institute is 57% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Connecticut is 77%, while the national average is 76%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Porter and Chester Institute do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
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Admission

Open Admission

The institution does not have any selection criteria for enrollment. All high school graduates and GED certificate holders are eligible for admission.

Tuition & Fees

In-State Tuition & Fees

$15,775

Cost of attendance at Porter and Chester Institute in 2022 for students from Connecticut.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$13,780
National average	$17,860

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$15,775

Cost of attendance at Porter and Chester Institute in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to Less than 2 year For Profit, private colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Connecticut's average	$30,716
National average	$17,860

Average Net Price

The net price represents the amount of money students pay after receiving financial aid. In 2022, the average net price for first-year, full-time students at Porter and Chester Institute was $24,035. This amount varies among students due to the different levels of financial aid offered based on their family's financial status.

Financial aid includes federal, state, or local government grants and institutional grants and scholarships

Porter and Chester Institute net price calculator

$24,035

Below is the average net price of Less than 2 year, private For Profit colleges in Connecticut and nationwide.

Connecticut's average	$13,638
National average	$17,367

Below is the net price of Porter and Chester Institute for the past 10 years categorized by different levels of family income brackets.
Year	Average	Price Change	Less than $30k	$30k to $48k	$48k to $75k	$75k to $110k	over $110k
2022	$24,035	$1,409 (6%)	$23,357	$23,602	$25,836	$28,183	$29,415
2021	$22,626	$696 (3%)	$21,775	$22,561	$23,821	$25,422	$27,697
2020	$21,930	$1,001 (4%)	$20,932	$21,420	$23,576	$26,721	$26,115
2019	$22,931	$2,330 (11%)	$20,674	$21,218	$25,276	$25,911	$26,254
2018	$20,601	$1,831 (8%)	$19,101	$19,953	$21,341	$27,039	$26,968
2017	$22,432	$105	$21,196	$22,073	$24,056	$27,555	$27,781
2016	$22,537	$922 (4%)	$21,385	$22,764	$26,349	$28,259	$28,792
2015	$23,459	$785 (3%)	$22,410	$23,763	$27,043	$27,584	$28,618
2014	$24,244	--	$23,177	$23,943	$26,508	$28,188	$28,941

How does Porter and Chester Institute's $24,035 net price compare to similar institutions nationwide?

The national average net price of private, Less than 2 year institutions is $17,367. However, for Connecticut colleges, that number is $13,638. The table below displays the average net price of comparable colleges:
College name	College Type	Average net price	Comparison
Lincoln Technical Institute-New Britain New Britain CT	Private	$32,644	36% Expensive
Lincoln Technical Institute-Shelton Shelton CT	Private	$32,040	33% Expensive

Cost of Attendance Breakdown and Change History

The table below presents the breakdown of Porter and Chester Institute's in-state sticker price (cost of attendance) into different categories, along with their trends over the past ten years:
Year	Sticker Price (COA)	Cost Change	Tuition & Fees	Room & Board	Books & Supplies
2022	$33,119	$3,339 (9%)	$15,775	$15,304	$2,040
2021	$36,458	$420 (1%)	$17,590	$17,118	$1,750
2020	$36,038	No change	$17,220	$17,118	$1,700
2019	$36,038	$100	$17,220	$17,118	$1,700
2018	$35,938	$100	$17,220	$17,118	$1,600
2017	$35,838	No change	$17,220	$17,118	$1,500
2016	$35,838	No change	$17,220	$17,118	$1,500
2015	$35,838	$201	$17,220	$17,118	$1,500
2014	$35,637	$691 (2%)	$18,519	$17,118	-
2013	$36,328	--	$19,210	$17,118	-

Frequently Asked Questions

Here are some frequently asked questions that may help you in your college cost research.

What is the average cost of textbooks and course materials per annum?: Porter and Chester Institute estimates that a full-time first-year student would need approximately $2,040.
Are there any additional expenses, such as transportation or personal expenses, that I should consider?: Depending on living arrangement, Porter and Chester Institute estimates that students would need the following amount for personal and miscellaneous expenses. This category covers additional costs that students may incur throughout the academic year, such as transportation, personal supplies, and leisure activities.

If living on-campus: N/A

If living off-campus, with family: $3,744

If living off-campus, not with family: $3,744
How much is Porter and Chester Institute application fees?: The application fee for undergraduate students is $25.
Are there any payment plans or options for installment payments?: Porter and Chester Institute offers the following payment plans: Prepaid tuition plan, Other alternative tuition plan

Cost per Credit Hour

Porter and Chester Institute cost of courses per credit hour.
	Undergraduate Programs	Graduate Programs
For in-state students	$358	Not Available
For out-of-state students	$358	Not Available

Tuition Plans

Tuition plans offered by Porter and Chester Institute during 2022 academic year.

Prepaid tuition plan

Not Offered
Guaranteed tuition plan

Offered
Tuition payment plan

Offered
Other alternative tuition plan

Not Offered

Financial Aid

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 84 of freshman students at Porter and Chester Institute received on average $6,435 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,435

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	184	72%	$5,633	$1,036,480
Other Federal Grant	184	72%	$5,898	$1,085,193
State Grant/Scholarships	3	1%	$10,621	$31,863
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	184	72%	$1,518	$279,308
Total Grant & Scholarships	217	84%	$6,435	$1,396,364

Average Student Loans

In 2022, 76% of freshman students at Porter and Chester Institute received $7,315 (average) in federal student loan. Below is detail stats of all the loans provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,315

	Students Receiving Loan		Average Amount	Total Amount
Federal Student Loans	195	76%	$7,315	$1,426,399
Private Loans	102	40%	$3,417	$348,524
Total Loans	206	80%	$8,616	$1,774,923

Financial Aid By Income Level

Financial aid breakdown by students family income level. The data is organized by income level group starting from families making below $30k to above $110k.

Financial Aid by Income Level - Porter and Chester Institute - Family Income: $30,001 to $48,000 - Trends Chart

Financial Aid by Income Level - Porter and Chester Institute - Family Income: $48,001 to $75,000 - Trends Chart

Financial Aid by Income Level - Porter and Chester Institute - Family Income: $75,001 to $110,000 - Trends Chart

Financial Aid by Income Level - Porter and Chester Institute - Family Income: over $110,000 - Trends Chart

Post-9/11 GI Bill

Post 9/11 GI Bill is a federal education benefit program for veterans, who served on active duty after September 10, 2001. This Department of Veteran Affairs benefit provides up to 36 months of education benefits at an approved institution for the following college costs: tuition and fees, books and supplies and housing. The tuition and fees payment, which is the cost for an in-state student attending a public institution, is made directly to the post-secondary institution whereas payments for books and supplies and housing are sent directly to the student.

$15,186

Average aid amount

2022

Porter and Chester Institute - Post 9/11 GI Bill Financial Aid - Trends Chart

Academic Programs

Below is a list of academic programs offered at Porter and Chester Institute sorted by popularity.

Health Professions

Total number of students graduated under this category 408

Dental Assisting/Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 150 students

Medical/Clinical Assistant

Undergraduate Certificate 142 students

Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training

Undergraduate Certificate 105 students

Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder

Undergraduate Certificate 11 students

Automotive Technology

Total number of students graduated under this category 347

Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 142 students

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 113 students

Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate (online) 68 students

Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

Undergraduate Certificate 24 students

Construction Trades

Total number of students graduated under this category 289

Electrician

Undergraduate Certificate 237 students

Plumbing Technology/Plumber

Undergraduate Certificate 52 students

Engineering Technologies

Total number of students graduated under this category 31

Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD

Undergraduate Certificate (online) 31 students

Culinary and Personal Services

Total number of students graduated under this category 12

Cosmetology/Cosmetologist

Undergraduate Certificate 12 students

Outcome

Graduation Rate

Out of 275 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 170 students graduated within the normal graduation time of their respective program and 189 students graduated late (within 150% of the normal time it takes to graduate).

68.7%

Dropout Rate

Out of 275 students who enrolled in 2018 and after, 86 students dropped out of the school.

31.3%

Students Population

Gender Diversity

High

Based on the 2021-2022 data, the undergraduate student population at Porter and Chester Institute is slightly skewed towards women students, with 51.6% of undergraduate students being women and 48.4% being men. The total number of full-time, first-year undergraduate students is 1,633, with 843 women and 790 men.

men 48.4% 790 students
women 51.6% 843 students

Students Age Diversity

25-29 22% 360 students
22-24 18% 287 students
20-21 15% 253 students
30-34 14% 229 students
18-19 13% 215 students
35-39 8% 125 students
40-49 8% 124 students
50-64 2% 31 students

Miscellaneous

Service Offerings

Porter and Chester Institute provides the following additional services to its students

Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Porter and Chester Institute offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs page to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training