- 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 1,875 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 23%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 1,875 students
- In-state tuition: $3,480
- Out-state tuition: $6,180
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 16%
- 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
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 33% over five years.
York County Community College
(ME) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Public
0
Year Founded
1994
Total Faculty
59 staff
67 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
25
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of York County Community College has grown by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The York County Community College diversity score of 0.29 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,875 students
1,898 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
486 students
509 students
# Part-Time Students
1,389 students
1,389 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
877 students
133 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
486 students
504 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,389 students
1,526 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
93 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
194 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
% Black
3%
6%
% White
84%
77%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
24%
24%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$33,900
$33,900
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 declined by 9% 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 declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,480
$4,020
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,180
$7,666
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,450
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
n/a
76%
SAT Reading
n/a
445
SAT Math
n/a
500
SAT Writing
n/a
430
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- School Mascot: Hawk
- 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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