- 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 239 students (49% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 23%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 239 students
- Private-state tuition: $9,890
- Acceptance Rate: 71%
- Student-teacher ratio: 18:1
- Minority enrollment: 16%
- 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
School Resources
Completion Rates
School Overview
The teacher population of 13 teachers has declined by 53% over five years.
Maine College of Health Professions
(ME) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Associate's Colleges
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Year Founded
1890
Total Faculty
13 staff
67 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Student Body
The student population of Maine College of Health Professions has grown by 10% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 has increased from 7:1 over five years.
The Maine College of Health Professions diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has declined by 6% over five years.
Total Enrollment
239 students
1,898 students
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
116 students
509 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Students
123 students
1,389 students
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Enrollment Undergraduate
239 students
2,182 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
116 students
504 students
Showing 2013–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
123 students
1,526 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
14 students
194 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
1%
4%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
5%
6%
% White
84%
77%
Showing 2010–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
% Two or more races
2%
3%
% Unknown races
5%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.40
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
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)
0.8333%
n/a
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$51,800
$33,900
Tuition & Financial Aid
The private state tuition of $9,890 is less than the state average of $13,369. The private state tuition has declined by 33% over four years.
Private State Tuition Fees
$9,890
$13,369
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
100%
94%
Showing 2011–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
Median Debt for Graduates
$14,750
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,500
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
71%
76%
SAT Total Avg.
1,375
1,375
SAT Reading
445
445
SAT Math
500
500
SAT Writing
430
430
Sports
School Mascot
Eagles
Source: 2025 (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 71%, which is lower than the state average of 76%.
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: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Highest completion rates.
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