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Central Maine Community College

Central Maine Community College

Central Maine Community College, also known as CMCC, was established in 1963. The college was known as Androscoggin State Vocational Institute and changed to its present name in the year 2003. It is a two-year public college and located in Auburn, Maine. The campus is spread across an area of more than 130 acres. CMCC is one among the seven colleges of the Maine Community College System. The college has over 24 programs of study and more than 10 areas of specialization. Online courses are also provided.

CMCC’s athletics department sponsors a number of sports teams. The college teams participate in a wide variety of sports including basketball, softball, baseball, and soccer among others. Their athletic teams are nicknamed as the Mustangs.

Overview of Central Maine Community College

Auburn, ME is home to Central Maine Community College. Auburn is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at Central Maine Community College go up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

Students commonly pursue studies in business and management, engineering technician, and mechanics and repair.

Central Maine Community College Selectivity

Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.

Student Body

The school has 2,321 enrolled students (as of 2007-2008).

Student Life

Central Maine Community College has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Central Maine Community College provides quality, accessible college education and lifelong learning opportunities. Therefore, we offer career and technical education, education for transfer to baccalaureate programs and services to support economic development and community vitality."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Central Maine Community College

Central Maine Community College
1250 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210-6498
General Phone: (207) 755-5100
http://www.cmcc.edu

Central Maine Community College Programs and Degrees (2008-2009)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business and Management62business management, accounting technology
Mechanics and Repair42automobile mechanics, computer repair, communications install and repair
Medical Support and Technology39radiation therapist, medical lab tech, medical assistant, medical coding
Nursing and Emergency Medicine33registered nursing, licensed practical nurse
Liberal Arts28liberal arts and humanities
Family and Social Work28child development, human services
Engineering Technician27electromechanical tech, mechanical engineering tech, construction engineering tech, occupational safety tech, architectural engineering tech
Cooking and Culinary Arts11chef training
Production Trades10machinist
Medical Administration9medical transcription
Media7printing equipment operation
Office and Administration3administrative assistant
Education and Teaching3teacher aide
Construction Trades2construction trades

Number of programs and degrees for Central Maine Community College in 2008-2009:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree26122
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years4314

Student Body

In 2007-2008, Central Maine Community College had a total enrollment of 2,321 students (1,421 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White68%
Black2%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian1%
Unknown28%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 187%
18-1930%
20-2116%
22-2411%
25-2910%
30-346%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-643%
65+0%

Central Maine Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time46 %

Central Maine Community College Room and Board (2007)

Central Maine Community College offers campus housing for 250 of its 1,421 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Auburn, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).

The school does not offer students a meal plan.

Central Maine Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2008-2009)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,438
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,898
Room and board$ 8,325
Room charge$ 4,520
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,610
Books and supplies$ 1,100
Other expenses$ 1,400

Financial Aid:
Central Maine Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 527600)

Central Maine Community College Faculty

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
No academic rankacademic year36$57,34319$52,983
All faculty totalacademic year36$57,34319$52,983

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

Central Maine Community College Degree Programs (2007)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
Human Services, General

LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician

MEDIA
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist

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Central Maine Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Central Maine Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 8%Central Maine Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Central Maine Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 16%Central Maine Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Central Maine Community College Male % of student body
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 18%Central Maine Community College % of degrees in production trades
% of degrees in business and management
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 18%Central Maine Community College % of degrees in business and management
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing

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