- The Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions was founded in 1891 and was incorporated at Lewiston, Maine, on January 29, 1977, as a non-sectarian, private educational institution, offering to qualified men and women a curriculum at the Associate Degree level.
School Highlights
Maine College of Health Professions serves 235 students (47% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the state community college average of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Asian), which is equal to the state average of 97%.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Enrollment: 235 students
- Private-state tuition: $9,890
- Acceptance Rate: 85%
- Student:teacher ratio: 8:1
- Minority enrollment: 97%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
Maine College of Health Professions ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 28 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Maine College of Health Professions
(ME) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associates Colleges
Associates Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
28 staff
122 staff
School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of Maine College of Health Professions has grown by 28% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Maine College of Health Professions diversity score of 0.33 is less than the state average of 0.39. The school's diversity has grown by 8% over five years.
Total Enrollment
235 students
1,525 students
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
12:1
# Full-Time Students
111 students
443 students
# Part-Time Students
124 students
1,082 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
168 students
252 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
111 students
443 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
6 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
124 students
1,082 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
43 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
14 students
138 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
2%
% Asian
4%
5%
% Hispanic
n/a
n/a
% Black
1%
3%
% White
3%
3%
% Hawaiian
81%
77%
% Two or more races
8%
10%
% Non Resident races
n/a
n/a
% Unknown races
1%
n/a
Diversity Score
0.33
0.39
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
37%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.6667%
0.4606%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$51,800
$33,900
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The private state tuition of $9,890 is less than the state average of $13,369. The private state tuition has declined by 19% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,890
$13,369
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
50%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,750
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
85%
86%
SAT Total Avg.
1,375
1,375
SAT Reading
445
445
SAT Math
500
500
SAT Writing
430
430
Source: 2023 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
School Notes
- The Central Maine Medical Center School of Nursing is a non-profit, non sectarian, single entity institution. The school awards an Associate in Applied Science Degree in Nursing to its graduates. The School was established in 1891 as a diploma granting institution, and named the Central Maine General Hospital Training School. The first student was admitted on July 9, 1891, and on March 24, 1893 the first student was graduated. The first male student was admitted to the School in 1953. Since then, male students have been admitted to, and present in, each class. The then existing student residences became coeducational in 1976. In 2001, the School moved into its new state-of-the-art facility at 70 Middle Street, Lewiston. Central Maine Medical Center School of Nursing is accredited/approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing, National League for Nursing and New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Inc.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Maine College of Health Professions cost?
Maine College of Health Professions's private state tuition is approximately $9,890.
What is the acceptance rate of Maine College of Health Professions?
The acceptance rate of Maine College of Health Professions is 85%, which is lower than the state average of 86%.
What is Maine College of Health Professions's ranking?
Maine College of Health Professions ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maine for: Highest completion rates.
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