Northern Maine Community College
- Northern Maine Community College provides career and transfer programs that lead to associate degrees 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.
School Highlights
- Northern Maine Community College serves 880 students (48% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the state community college average of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 10% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is less than the state average of 14%.
- Northern Maine Community College is the only community colleges within Aroostook County, ME.
- The nearest community college to Northern Maine Community College is Washington County Community College (110.3 miles away).
Top Placements
Northern Maine Community College places among the top 20% of community colleges in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Affordability Least expensive tuition
- Completion Rates Highest completion rates
School Overview
- The teacher population of 40 teachers has declined by 33% over five years.
| Northern Maine Community College | (ME) Community College Avg. | |
| Carnegie Classification | Associate of Arts Colleges | Associate of Arts Colleges |
| Institution Level | At least 2 yrs but < 4 yrs | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 40 staff | 40 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 880 students | 1,107 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 24:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 421 students | 421 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 459 students | 686 students |
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| Total Dormitory Capacity | 193 | 193 |
| % American Indian/Alaskan | - | 1% |
| % Asian | - | 1% |
| % Hispanic | - | 2% |
| % Black | - | 3% |
| % White | 90% | 86% |
| % Non Resident races | 3% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 5% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.19 | 0.26 |
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| College Completion Rate | 39% | 27% |
| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $31,700 | $33,900 |
Sports
| Total Sports Offered | 1 sports |
| Sports | Intramural Sports OnlyIntramural Sports Only |
Extracurriculars
| Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric. | 8 extracurriculars |
| ExtracurricularsExtra-curric. | Club or Organization: Early Childhood Education Club, EMS Association, Game Club, Phi Theta Kappa Honor Society, SkillsUSA, Student Nurses Association, Student Senate, Wind Power Clu |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
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 8,500 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, 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-seven 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.
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to Northern Maine Community College is Washington County Community College (110.3 miles away).
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(207)941-7176 134.20443 - Beal CollegePrivate, for profit429 students | 136.80 Mi99 Farm Road
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Fairfield, ME 04937
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