- The mission of York County Community College is to serve the citizens of York County by providing education to individuals leading to jobs, transfer opportunities, and self-fulfillment, training for business and industry to develop a highly qualified workforce, and participation in economic development initiatives for York County and the State of Maine.
School Highlights
York County Community College serves 1,875 students (26% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 23%.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Enrollment: 1,875 students
- In-state tuition: $3,480
- Out-state tuition: $6,180
- Student-teacher ratio: 32:1
- Minority enrollment: 16%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
York County Community College ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Debt For Students
School Overview
The teacher population of 59 teachers has declined by 33% over five years.
York County 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
1994
Campus Size
84 acres
Total Faculty
59 staff
67 staff
School Calendar
AccreditationAccred.
New England Commission of Higher Education (NECHE)
Student Body
The student population of York County Community College has grown by 19% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 32:1 has increased from 18:1 over five years.
The York County Community College diversity score of 0.29 is less than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has declined by 5% over five years.
Total Enrollment
1,875 students
1,898 students
Showing 2012–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Student-Teacher Ratio
32:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
486 students
509 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Students
1,389 students
1,389 students
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Enrollment Undergraduate
1,875 students
2,182 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
486 students
504 students
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
1,389 students
1,526 students
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
4%
4%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Black
3%
6%
% White
84%
77%
Showing 2010–2025. View full 19-year historical data
% Two or more races
3%
3%
% Unknown races
3%
7%
Diversity Score
0.29
0.40
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
18.44%
37%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$45,918
$45,995
Points are in the dollars of their own College Scorecard release, and the colleges behind the state line differ by period. The lines do not show inflation-adjusted growth.
Tuition & Financial Aid
The public in-state tuition of $3,480 is less than the state average of $4,020. The in-state tuition has declined by 9% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $6,180 is less than the state average of $7,666. The out-state tuition has declined by 8% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$3,480
$4,020
Out-State Tuition Fees
$6,180
$7,666
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
96%
94%
Showing 2011–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Median Debt for Graduates
$8,450
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
$5,250
$5,500
Sports
School Mascot
Hawk
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
School Notes
- York County Technical College (YCTC) was created when the 116th State Legislature appropriated operational dollars to fund “An Act to Establish York County Technical College” in spring 1994. YCTC became the seventh technical college of the statewide Maine Technical College System (MCTS), which operates under the governance of its own board of trustees. On July 1, 2003 York County Technical College along with the rest of the Maine Technical College System became a comprehensive Community College, known thereafter as York County Community College (YCCC). York County Community College is located at 112 College Drive in Wells, Maine. The two-story 77,000 square foot building sits on 84 wooded acres of land. The campus is accessible from Route 1, Route 109 and the Maine Turnpike, Exit 19. College Drive is located off of Chapel Road. York County Community College offers numerous programs of study. They include Associate in Applied Science (AAS), Associate in Science (AS), and Associate in Arts (AA) degrees and a wide variety of certificates. All programs of study include courses in the technical areas and General Education. The Associate in Arts and Associate in Science degrees are designed to permit the student to transfer to four-year colleges and universities. York County Community College is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, a non-governmental, nationally recognized organization whose affiliated institutions include elementary schools through collegiate institutions offering post-graduate instruction.
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does York County Community College cost?
York County Community College's tuition is approximately $3,480 for In-State students and $6,180 for Out-State students.
What is York County Community College's ranking?
York County Community College ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maine for: Least debt for graduating students.
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