Auburn, Maine 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.
Students commonly pursue studies in media, engineering technician, family and social work, mechanics and repair, and production trades.
Prospective students are drawn to the school's open admissions.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty.
Central Maine Community College has 2,146 enrolled students (as of 2005). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
Central Maine Community College 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.
Central Maine Community College
1250 Turner St
Auburn, ME 04210-6498
General Phone: (207) 755-5100
Admissions Phone: (207) 755-5273
Financial Aid Phone: (207) 755-5269
http://www.cmcc.edu
Central Maine Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 45 | electromechanical tech, construction engineering tech, architectural engineering tech, occupational safety tech, mechanical engineering tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 41 | computer repair, automobile mechanics |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 36 | registered nursing, licensed practical nurse |
| Business And Management | 36 | business management, accounting technology |
| Production Trades | 29 | machinist |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 29 | medical lab tech, medical assistant, radiation therapist |
| Family And Social Work | 23 | child development |
| Media | 14 | printing equipment operation, communications tech courses |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | interdisciplinary studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | medical transcription |
| Office And Administration | 3 | administrative assistant |
Number of programs and degrees for Central Maine Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 235 | 20 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 40 | 11 |
In 2005, Central Maine Community College had a total enrollment of 2,146 students (1,318 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 65% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 32% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 25% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 11% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 98% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| Massachusetts | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 81 % |
| Part-Time | 71 % |
Central Maine Community College offers campus housing for 150 of its 1,318 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (207) 755-5273
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,350 |
| Room and board | $ 5,050 |
| Room charge | $ 2,024 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,026 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,650 |
Financial Aid:
Central Maine Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 527600)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (207) 755-5269
Central Maine Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 36 | $49,922 | 14 | $46,262 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $49,922 | 14 | $46,262 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
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
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
MEDIA
Communications Technologies/Technicians & Support Services, Other
Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Central Maine Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 11% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | ![]() |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Tenure system for quality teaching
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