- The basic mission of the Maine Community College System is to provide associate degree, diploma and certificate programs directed at the educational, occupational and technical needs of the State's citizens and the workforce needs of the State's employers to create an educated, skilled and adaptable labor force which is responsive to the changing needs of the economy of the State and to promote local, regional and statewide economic development. Eastern Maine Community College provides the highest quality post-secondary technical, career and transfer education and serves as a dynamic community resource.
School Highlights
Eastern Maine Community College serves 2,719 students (39% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 31:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 23%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 2,719 students
- In-state tuition: $3,810
- Out-state tuition: $6,510
- Student-teacher ratio: 31:1
- Minority enrollment: 27%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Overview
The teacher population of 89 teachers has declined by 52% over five years.
Eastern Maine Community College
(ME) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Year Founded
1966
Campus Size
72 acres
Total Faculty
89 staff
67 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Eastern Maine Community College has grown by 33% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 31:1 has increased from 13:1 over five years.
The Eastern Maine Community College diversity score of 0.44 is more than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has grown by 95% over five years.
Total Enrollment
2,719 students
1,898 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
31:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
1,056 students
509 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
1,663 students
1,389 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
2,719 students
2,182 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,056 students
504 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,663 students
1,526 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
253 students
194 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 18-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
3%
4%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
73%
77%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Non Resident races
1%
1%
% Unknown races
17%
7%
Diversity Score
0.44
0.40
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
25.62%
37%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$35,000
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,810 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 $6,510 is less than the state average of $7,666. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,810
$4,020
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,510
$7,666
Tuition Notes
plus fees
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
94%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$11,986
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$6,396
$5,500
Sports
Colors
Navy Blue and Gold
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- Eastern Maine Community College, formerly Eastern Maine Technical College (EMTC) after being Eastern Maine Vocational Technical Institute (EMVTI), was established in 1966 by the Maine State Legislature, under the authority of the State Board of Education. IN 1968 the College moved from temporary quarters in the downtown Bangor to its present campus on Hogan Road. Then, in 1986, the 112th Legislature created a quasi-independent system, with a board of trustees to govern all six of Maine's VTI's, and in 1989 another law changed the names of these institutions to more accurately reflect their purpose and activities. EMVTI thus became "Eastern Maine Technical College". The 72-acre campus is located in Bangor, adjacent to the Hogan Road exit off Interstate 95, and is served by public transportation. The campus facilities include a main administrative/classroom/library building, two classroom/shop/lab buildings, two residence halls with a dining commons, a conference/technology center, a gymnasium, and three maintenance buildings. Eastern Maine Community College awards Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science and Associate in Arts Degrees; Diplomas; Certificates; and documents of completion for customized short-term programs and courses. Today, the College offers one-year Certificates, and one and two-year Diplomas, Associate in Applied Science Degrees, and Associate in Arts Degrees in twenty-eight technologies and areas of Study. EMCC prepares technicians and skilled workers for careers in mechanical, engineering and construction industries; allied health professions; and business occupations. Programs of Study are developed in cooperation with experts currently working in representative areas of technology. Short-term and specialized training and re-training courses are also available to business, industry and community. Approximate enrollment is 575 full-time and 750 part-time students, with 55 full-time and 119 adjunct faculty. Eastern Maine Technical College is a publicly-supported, post-secondary institution, fully accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc., which is the primary accrediting agency for schools and colleges in the New England states.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Eastern Maine Community College cost?
Eastern Maine Community College's tuition is approximately $3,810 for In-State students and $6,510 for Out-State students.
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