Northern Maine Community College

33 Edgemont Dr, Presque Isle, ME, 04769-2016 - View a map of this school Map

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Northern Maine Community College provides career and transfer programs that lead to associate degrees, diplomas or certificates. The students served have an opportunity to develop as individuals and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for employment or for transfer to a senior college or university. The college assists in economic and human resource development by offering programs of study, courses or seminars to employed individuals, specialized training to attract business and industry, and various community interest courses or seminars....

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  • Northern Maine Community College
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County Aroostook County, ME -
Title IV Eligible Yes Yes
Carnegie Classification Associate of Arts Colleges Associate of Arts Colleges
Institution Level At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs
Institution Control Public Public
Full-Time Undergraduate 611 students 1,020 students
Part-Time Undergraduate 290 students 1,444 students
Total Enrollment 901 students 2,213 students
Total Dormitory Capacity 215 students 229 students
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid 83% 78%
% Students Receiving Federal Grants 52% 46%
Avg. Amount Of Federal Grants Received $2,988 $2,845
% Students Receiving State/Local Grants 52% 29%
Avg. Amount Of State/Local Grants Received $899 $1,273
% Students Receiving Institutional Grants 26% 12%
Avg. Amount Of Institutional Grants Received $804 $1,146
% Students Receiving Loans 64% 38%
Avg. Amount Of Loan Received $3,445 $3,129

School Notes:

  • Northern Maine Community College was established in 1961, and the first class entered the college in 1963. Today, NMCC impacts over 2,000 students annually through various programs.
  • More than 7,000 graduates are now meeting employer needs throughout the state, the nation, and abroad. Thanks to the support from business and industry throughout the state, NMCC is proud to have more than 250 individuals serve on advisory committees for our various programs. This ensures that NMCC's programs provide the most relevant, technically advanced information required in their industry. The College has earned the reputation of a top-quality educational facility.
  • We have a quality institution with a goal of achieving excellence in service both to our students and to the communities we serve. Your involvement with us will challenge you and provide you with opportunities to grow. Whether you are looking for an associate degree, diploma or certificate program or customized training for your business or yourself, you will find that NMCC's programs, courses and training will expand your knowledge as well as challenge your thinking.
  • At NMCC, more than 30 programs of study are designed to enable you to enter the work force with technically-current skills and to prepare you for lifelong learning and upward mobility. Ninety percent of our graduates are employed within six months of their graduation in Real jobs or are continuing their education for a bachelor's degree. Our associate's degree will allow you to enter your chosen job market with confidence or to continue on to a baccalaureate degree.
  • Profile last updated: 08/22/2008.

In the News:

  • NMCC Foundation sees double-digit growth (Bangor Daily News)
    posted on November 13, 2009 at 03:36:43 am
    PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- Even though the economy took a nose dive more than a year ago, it's not evident by looking at the financial statements of the Northern Maine Community College ...
  • Aroostook County colleges free from H1N1 (Bangor Daily News)
    posted on November 7, 2009 at 12:23:46 am
    PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- Although H1N1 has been confirmed in all counties of Maine and has struck students hard on some college campuses across the state, Aroostook County colleges so far have no …
  • October 28, 2009 (Waterboro Reporter)
    posted on October 28, 2009 at 04:35:09 pm
    Posted: Tuesday, October 20, 2009 2:25 pm | Updated: 2:35 pm, Tue Oct 20, 2009. SANFORD - The music blared and the Jigsaw roared across the screen, the fastest tank-like vehicle they had ever seen.
  • NMCC?s effort to promote nursing to be celebrated in St. John Valley (Bangor Daily News)
    posted on October 28, 2009 at 12:41:28 am
    MADAWASKA, Maine -- An effort by Northern Maine Community College to stem a widespread nursing shortage and provide more nursing education opportunities for northern Maine residents will be promoted …
  • County ghost stories to be revealed (Bangor Daily News)
    posted on October 28, 2009 at 12:39:31 am
    PRESQUE ISLE, Maine -- Everyone, Northern Maine Community College English Instructor Jennifer Graham said Tuesday, loves a ghost story. And with Halloween just around the corner, Graham said she …

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