My colleges

Porter and Chester Institute – Chicopee academics

Porter and Chester Institute – Chicopee.

The short answers

54%
of students with federal aid are the first in their family to go to college.

Who studies here

Undergraduates who are womenCollege Scorecard
37%
First in their family to go to collegeCollege Scorecard, students with federal aid
54%
Typical age when startingCollege Scorecard, students with federal aid
26.7 years
Median family incomeCollege Scorecard, students with federal aid
$30,501
Where these numbers come from

Federal college data (IPEDS and College Scorecard).

Updated May 7, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers