Private For-profit 📍 Bridgeport, Connecticut 👥 1,373 students

Porter & Chester Institute

#44 of 57 in Connecticut

🟡 Moderate

45% Graduation Rate

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4-Year Graduation Rate (150% time)

45%

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45%

Graduation Rate

150% completion time

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49%

Retention Rate

First-year full-time students

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N/A

Acceptance Rate

Overall admission rate

🏛️

$14,349

In-State Tuition

Per year

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$18,348

Avg Net Price

After grants & aid

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$41,588

Median Salary

10 years after enrollment

What does graduation rate tell you?

The graduation rate measures the share of students who complete their degree within 150% of normal program time — for a 4-year degree, that's 6 years. A higher rate signals stronger academic support, financial aid, and student services. Low graduation rates may indicate higher dropout risk, often tied to cost, academic fit, or institutional support gaps. Porter & Chester Institute's 45% graduation rate places it in the Moderate tier — at a moderate completion level.

Top Graduation Rates in Connecticut

#	College	Grad Rate	Rating	Retention	In-State Tuition
1	Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology Branford	100%	🟢 Excellent	100%	N/A
2	Belle Academy of Cosmetology LLC Waterbury	100%	🟢 Excellent	100%	N/A
3	American Institute of Healthcare & Technology Stratford	100%	🟢 Excellent	94%	N/A
4	Branford Academy of Hair & Cosmetology-Bridgeport Bridgeport	100%	🟢 Excellent	13%	N/A
5	Yale University New Haven	96%	🟢 Excellent	99%	$67,250

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Data source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard. Graduation rate = students completing within 150% of normal program time. Last updated: May 13, 2026.