York County Community College

112 College Drive
Wells, ME 04090
Top Ranked (2024): View Rankings
  • The mission of York County Community College is to serve the citizens of York County by providing education to individuals leading to jobs, transfer opportunities, and self-fulfillment, training for business and industry to develop a highly qualified workforce, and participation in economic development initiatives for York County and the State of Maine.

School Highlights

York County Community College serves 1,575 students (22% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Asian), which is more than the state average of 15%.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,575 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,480
  • Out-state tuition: $6,180
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 17%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

York County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

Category
Attribute

School Overview

The teacher population of 89 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
York County Community College
(ME) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
89 staff
122 staff
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Student Body

The student population of York County Community College has stayed relatively flat over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 has stayed the same over five years.
The York County Community College diversity score of 0.30 is more than the state average of 0.27. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,575 students
1,741 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
12:1
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# Full-Time Students
349 students
515 students
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# Part-Time Students
1,226 students
1,226 students
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# Enrollment Undergraduate
786 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
349 students
515 students
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# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
3 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,226 students
1,226 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
34 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
138 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
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% Asian
5%
2%
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% Hispanic
2%
2%
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% Black
1%
3%
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% White
83%
85%
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% Two or more races
3%
3%
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% Non Resident races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
5%
3%
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in ME.
Diversity Score
0.30
0.27
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
32%
32%
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College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
1.08%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,900
$33,900
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Tuition and Acceptance Rate

The public in-state tuition of $3,480 is less than the state average of $4,020. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,180 is less than the state average of $7,666. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,480
$4,020
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Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,180
$7,666
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
80%
87%
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Median Debt for Graduates
$8,450
$12,000
This chart display median debt for students who have completed a certificate or degree in York County Community College and average median debt for community college students who have completed a certificate or degree in ME by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
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Acceptance Rate
n/a
85%
SAT Reading
n/a
445
SAT Math
n/a
500
SAT Writing
n/a
430
Source: 2021 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

School Notes

  • York County Technical College (YCTC) was created when the 116th State Legislature appropriated operational dollars to fund “An Act to Establish York County Technical College” in spring 1994. YCTC became the seventh technical college of the statewide Maine Technical College System (MCTS), which operates under the governance of its own board of trustees. On July 1, 2003 York County Technical College along with the rest of the Maine Technical College System became a comprehensive Community College, known thereafter as York County Community College (YCCC). York County Community College is located at 112 College Drive in Wells, Maine. The two-story 77,000 square foot building sits on 84 wooded acres of land. The campus is accessible from Route 1, Route 109 and the Maine Turnpike, Exit 19. College Drive is located off of Chapel Road. York County Community College offers numerous programs of study. They include Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Associate in Science (AS), and Associate in Arts (AA) degrees and a wide variety of certificates. All programs of study include courses in the technical areas and General Education. The Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are designed to permit the student to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. York County Community College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction.

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does York County Community College cost?
York County Community College's tuition is approximately $3,480 for In-State students and $6,180 for Out-State students.
What is York County Community College's ranking?
York County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maine for: Least debt for graduating students.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Enrollment: 1,575 students
  • In-state tuition: $3,480
  • Out-state tuition: $6,180
  • Student:teacher ratio: 18:1
  • Minority enrollment: 17%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Maine public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,020 per year for in-state students and $7,666 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,369 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Maine community colleges have a diversity score of 0.27, which is lower than the national average of 0.70. The most diverse community college in Maine is Southern Maine Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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