Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford

www.porterchester.edu/

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$15,555

11.6% growth from 2020

2021 Average Net Price

$24,035

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

5.38%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

1,633

89.3% Full-Time

About

Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is a higher education institution located in Fairfield County, CT. In 2021, the most popular 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentrations at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford were Electrician (237 degrees awarded), Dental Assisting (150 degrees), and HVAC Maintenance (142 degrees).

In 2021, 1,087 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford. 40.1% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 59.9% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (486 degrees), 1.75 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (278 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is $15,555, which is $3,570 more than the national average for ($11,985).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is $15,555, which is $3,570 more than the national average for ($11,985).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $24,035.

In 2021, 75% of undergraduate students attending Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 70% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$15,555

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford was $15,555. The cost of tuition at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is $3,570 more than than the overall (public and private) national average for ($11,985).

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Average Net Price

$24,035

2021 Value

6.23%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $24,035. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford grew by 6.23%.

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Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$13,005

Room and Board

$1,750

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford was of $13,005 in 2021. The cost of room and board did not change between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,750. The cost of books and supplies increased by 2.94% during the same period.

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Financial Aid by Income Level

75%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

70%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

75% of undergraduate students at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a decline of 9.64% with respect to 2020, when 83% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

5.38%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford was 5.38%, which represents 96 out of the 1785 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford had a total enrollment of 1,633 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is 1,458 students and the part-time enrollment is 175. This means that 89.3% of students enrolled at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford, both undergraduate and graduate, is 32.1% White, 28.3% Black or African American, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.57% Two or More Races, 2.27% Asian, 0.49% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.306% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Male (20.2%), followed by Black or African American Female (16%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (12.3%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

89.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,633 students. The full-time enrollment at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is 1,458 and the part-time enrollment is 175.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

57%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford was 57%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar (77%), Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
524 enrolled students
Black or African American
462 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
380 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is 32.1% White, 28.3% Black or African American, 23.3% Hispanic or Latino, 5.57% Two or More Races, 2.27% Asian, 0.49% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.306% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all is 34.9% White, 24.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 17.5% Black or African American.

Graduates

In 2021, 215 fewer women than men received degrees from Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is white (486 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (278 degrees).

The most common 1 to 2 Year Postsecondary Certificate concentration at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is Electrician (237 degrees awarded), followed by Dental Assisting (150 degrees) and HVAC Maintenance (142 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Construction (289 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (347 degrees), and Health (408 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford are Registered nurses (1,333,856 people), Medical & health services managers (146,576 people), Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (131,850 people), Pharmacists (131,220 people), and Physicians (107,349 people).

The most specialized majors at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford in 2021 are Construction (289 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (347 degrees), Health (408 degrees), Engineering Technologies (31 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford are Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Chief executives & legislators, Surgeons, Physicians, and Physician assistants

The most specialized majors at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford are Construction (289 degrees awarded), Mechanical Technologies (347 degrees), Health (408 degrees), Engineering Technologies (31 degrees), and Personal & Culinary Services (12 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,450,147 people), Elementary & secondary schools (220,370 people), Outpatient care centers (216,691 people), Offices of physicians (193,671 people), and Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (135,551 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford.

Most Common (2021)

Electrician
237 degree-majors awarded
Dental Assisting
150 degree-majors awarded
HVAC Maintenance
142 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate concentration at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford was Electrician with 237 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from 1 to 2 year postsecondary certificate programs at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

651

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

436

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 651 degrees were awarded to men at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford, which is 1.49 times more than the number of degrees awarded to females (436).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 226 degrees were awarded to men at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford in Electrician, which is 20.5 times more than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 147 degrees were awarded to men at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford in Dental Assisting, which is 49 times more than the 3 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

58%

100% Completion Time

64%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 58% of students graduating from Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 64% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 64% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
486 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
278 degrees awarded
Black or African American
207 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is white (486 degrees awarded). There were 1.75 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (278 degrees).

1.93% of degree recipients (21 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Male
353 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
143 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Male
135 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at Porter and Chester Institute of Stratford is white male (353 degrees awarded). There were 2.47 times more white male recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino female (143 degrees).