Tuition, Net Price and Aid
| Metric | School value | Context | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Accreditation | Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges | Institutional accreditor where reported | Verify |
| In-state tuition | $14,349 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Out-of-state tuition | $14,349 | National avg: $20,567 | Verify |
| Attendance cost | $25,552 | Use with aid and net price | Verify |
| Average net price | $17,332 | State avg: $22,661. National avg: $17,506 | Verify |
| Pell grant rate | 46.64% | Federal need-based grant indicator | Verify |
| Federal loan rate | 54.14% | Share using federal loans | Verify |
What Does Porter & Chester Institute Cost?
Total cost of attendance vs average net price after grants and aid, based on the local College Scorecard dataset.
Tuition
$14,349
Books and supplies
$2,040
Fees and remainder
$9,163
Sticker price
$25,552
Average net price
$17,332
Average aid coverage
32%
$8,220 below sticker price on average
What You Pay
Based on available data, the average student at Porter & Chester Institute pays approximately $17,332 per year after grants and aid. This is below the Connecticut average of $22,661 and below the national average of $17,506.
How Affordable Is Porter & Chester Institute?
Average net price after grants and scholarships, compared to Connecticut and national averages.
Porter & Chester Institute net price
$17,332
Connecticut average
$22,661
National average
$17,506
Porter & Chester Institute Tuition and Net Price Trend
The current imported dataset shows tuition at $14,349 and average net price at $17,332. A multi-year trend chart will appear here after historical College Scorecard release tables are imported.
Current tuition
$14,349
Current net price
$17,332
Current-year comparison is shown now; historical bars will replace this fallback once multi-year College Scorecard releases are imported.
Student Outcomes
Completion Rate (150% Time)
Not available
Completion data is not reported for Porter & Chester Institute in the federal College Scorecard dataset.
10-Year Earnings
$41,588
Undergraduates
1,405
10-Year Median Earnings - Porter & Chester Institute vs Peers
Median earnings 10 years after enrollment. Source: College Scorecard federal dataset.
Porter & Chester Institute graduates earn about 1.0x the national average 10 years after enrollment, based on schools with reported earnings data.
Who Attends Porter & Chester Institute?
Undergraduates
1,405
Completion rate
Not available
National comparison unavailable; national avg: 52.02%
Pell recipients
46.64%
Above national average; national avg: 42.32%
Federal loan rate
54.14%
Above national average; national avg: 40.83%
Completion vs national average
Pell grant recipients
Federal loan usage
Financial Aid
About 46.64% of Porter & Chester Institute students receive federal Pell grants, indicating the share of students receiving this need-based aid in the local dataset. 54.14% take federal loans, which helps families understand borrowing patterns alongside net price.
Estimate Your Net Price at Porter & Chester Institute
Select a family income bracket to see the average net price students in that range paid. Data comes from College Scorecard income-bracket averages when available.
Estimated net price for :
This estimate is based on College Scorecard averages for students in this income range who received federal aid. Actual amounts vary. Use Porter & Chester Institute's official Net Price Calculator for a personalized figure.
Accreditation
Porter & Chester Institute lists Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges as its accreditor in the local dataset. Institutional accreditation is an important trust signal and can affect federal financial aid eligibility. Accreditation means an external agency has reviewed academic quality and institutional standards, which helps families verify whether federal aid pathways such as Pell grants and federal loans may apply.
Visit AccreditorCampus and Location
Porter & Chester Institute is listed at 156 Boston Avenue, Bridgeport, CT 06610. Accreditor: Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
Compare Schools
Compare Porter & Chester Institute with nationally comparable peer institutions across acceptance rate, tuition, net price and 10-year earnings. Click any school name to open its full profile.
| School | Accept. rate | Out-of-state tuition | Avg net price | 10-yr earnings |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porter & Chester Institute | Not available | $14,349 | $17,332 | $41,588 |
| Rensselaer at Hartford | Not available | Not available | Not available | $102,051 |
| Yale University | 4.50% | $64,700 | $27,818 | $100,533 |
| Trinity College | 33.52% | $67,420 | $35,009 | $90,779 |
| Fairfield University | 44.98% | $56,360 | $46,274 | $88,794 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
Why is Porter & Chester Institute's acceptance rate not listed?
Acceptance rate data is not reported for Porter & Chester Institute in the federal field used by this dataset. That usually means the value should be verified directly with the school before comparing admissions selectivity.
How much is Porter & Chester Institute tuition?
Porter & Chester Institute's out-of-state tuition in the local dataset is $14,349.
What is Porter & Chester Institute's average net price?
Porter & Chester Institute's average net price in the local dataset is $17,332.
What does Porter & Chester Institute cost for families earning under $30,000?
College Scorecard income-bracket data shows an average net price of $17,048 for Porter & Chester Institute students from families earning under $30,000. Actual costs vary; use the official net price calculator for a personalized estimate.
What is Porter & Chester Institute's average earnings 10 years after enrollment?
The local dataset reports 10-year median earnings of $41,588 for Porter & Chester Institute.
Is Porter & Chester Institute accredited?
Porter & Chester Institute's accreditor in the local dataset is Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges.
How many students attend Porter & Chester Institute?
The local dataset lists 1,405 undergraduate students at Porter & Chester Institute.
What percentage of Porter & Chester Institute students receive Pell grants?
The Pell grant rate for Porter & Chester Institute in the local dataset is 46.64%.
What is the federal loan rate at Porter & Chester Institute?
The federal loan rate for Porter & Chester Institute in the local dataset is 54.14%.
Where should I verify Porter & Chester Institute data?
Use this page for comparison, then verify admissions, tuition, net price and student outcomes directly with Porter & Chester Institute or the latest official federal education data.