Tunxis Community College

Overview

Tunxis Community College, located in Farmington, Connecticut, offers an intimate campus setting approximately 10 miles west of the state capital, Hartford. Established in 1969, Tunxis provides a diverse selection of academic programs with particular strengths in fields such as business, health sciences, and technology. The college fosters a versatile educational environment, serving students through certificate programs, associate degrees, and transfer opportunities to four-year institutions. The open admissions policy contributes to a broadly accessible post-secondary education within a commuter campus framework, as the institution does not offer on-campus housing. Tunxis Community College, while primarily academic and vocational in focus, does not specifically highlight athletics as a cornerstone of its campus identity.

Tunxis Community College has an open admission policy which permits enrollment by any high school graduate or GED holding student.  1,321 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 1,946 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2022/2023, excluding room and board, is $4,176 plus fees of $644.