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Eastern Maine Community College, established in 1966 and often referred to as EMCC, is a community college located in Bangor, Maine, United States. The college offers a number of associate degrees in a wide range of subjects.
The athletics teams of the college compete in intercollegiate soccer, basketball, and golf. The college also allows students to participate in various intramural sports of their choice. The Johnston Gymnasium provides state-of-the-art fitness facilities to the students of EMCC.
The EMCC Alumni Association, formerly known as EMVTI Alumni Association, was established on May 23, 1981 with only 176 charter members. It has since expanded considerably to a full-fledged alumni association, with thousands of students in its roster.
Eastern Maine Community College is in a small city, in Bangor, ME. The school is classified as a public college. Students at Eastern Maine Community College earn degrees up to the Associate's degree.
There are more programs of study at the school than you'll find at most colleges of similar size. The most common major fields study at Eastern Maine Community College include education and teaching, engineering technician, cooking and culinary arts, and production trades.
The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Eastern Maine Community College in 2007, 49% were accepted.
The school, in 2007, had 1,923 students (1,364 full-time equivalent).
Eastern Maine Community College is not thought of as a commuter school, and many students live on campus or nearby. Dorm living is common. Eastern Maine Community College makes available student meal plans.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Eastern Maine Community College provides the highest quality post-secondary technical, career, and transfer education and serves as a dynamic community and economic resource."
More complete details are provided below.
Eastern Maine Community College
354 Hogan Rd
Bangor, ME 04401
General Phone: (207) 974-4600
http://www.emcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 51 | construction engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, telecommunications tech, CAD and design, civil engineering tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 35 | automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, HVAC, computer repair |
| Business And Management | 32 | business management, banking |
| Education And Teaching | 30 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Production Trades | 24 | welding, machinist |
| Liberal Arts | 23 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 23 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 17 | chef training, restaurant and catering management |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 16 | computer networking |
| Medical Support And Technology | 15 | radiation therapist, surgical tech |
| Office And Administration | 11 | administrative assistant |
| Construction Trades | 11 | electrician |
| Medical Administration | 11 | medical transcription, medical records admin |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Maine Community College in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 253 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 28 | 11 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 18 | 7 |
In 2007, Eastern Maine Community College had a total enrollment of 1,923 students (1,364 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| Unknown | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 21% |
| 22-24 | 13% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 98% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 41 % |
Eastern Maine Community College offers campus housing for 251 of its 1,364 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bangor, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,823 | 889 | 49% | 0% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | not required |
| Class Rank | not required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,690 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,606 |
| Room and board | $ 8,160 |
| Room charge | $ 4,300 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,860 |
| Books and supplies | $ 800 |
| Other expenses | $ 240 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Maine Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 527700)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 35 | 17 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 35 | $51,182 | 17 | $55,051 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 35 | $51,182 | 17 | $55,051 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Banking and Financial Support Services
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Electrician
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Teacher Assistant/Aide
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
Telecommunications Technology/Technician
LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science, General
PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Welding Technology/Welder
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Eastern Maine Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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