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$5,338
per year
In-State Tuition
N/A
Acceptance Rate
24%
Graduation Rate
69%
Retention Rate
Housatonic Community College is a community college in Bridgeport, CT. [CAMPUS] Part of Connecticut State Community College (2023 merger). IPEDS data refers to the consolidated institution.
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5 exams
15 credits
$2,669 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$4,270 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$7,473 saved
27 of 27 CLEP exams accepted · Up to $17,437potential savings
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Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor's program rather than lead to one specific career. They're a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$11,009
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$41,344
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$9,200
Among completers who borrowed
CLEP Savings at CT State Housatonic
Each 3-credit CLEP exam (~$97) replaces approximately $178 in tuition.
5 exams
15 credits
Save $2,669
8 exams
24 credits
Save $4,270
14 exams
42 credits
Save $7,473
Verified Jul 2026
5 exams
15 credits
$2,669 saved
8 exams
24 credits
$4,270 saved
14 exams
42 credits
$7,473 saved
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP American Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Composition Modular English & Writing | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP English Literature Literature & Humanities | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Community College
Location
Bridgeport, Connecticut
Greater Bridgeport Planning Region
Control
Public
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