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Eastern Maine Community College is in a small city, in Bangor, Maine. 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 2005, 51% were accepted.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
Eastern Maine Community College, in 2005, had 1,831 students (1,234 full-time equivalent).
Many students at the school are part-timers. 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 resource. To achieve this mission, Eastern Maine Community College òAwards Associate in Applied Science, Associate in Science, Associate in Arts; Degrees; Diplomas; and Certificates for credit instruction òAwards CEUÆs (Continuing Education Units) and documents of completion for non-credit instruction òOffers post-secondary programs leading to employment in technical and other career fields òProvides opportunities for transfer to other post-secondary institutions òCustomizes and provides short-term education and training opportunities for MaineÆs employers. òprepares students to be involved citizens, ethical decision-makers, and sound problem solvers. òprovides students with a foundation for life-long learning. òFoster personal and professional growth and development for all students, business partners, and employees. òEngages proactively in partnerships with businesses and organizations in the college service area. òacts as a catalyst for a growing economy in the college service areas and the state."
More complete details are provided below.
Eastern Maine Community College
354 Hogan Rd
Bangor, ME 04401
General Phone: (207) 974-4600
Admissions Phone: (207) 974-4680
Financial Aid Phone: (207) 974-4625
http://www.emcc.edu
Eastern Maine Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering Technician | 51 | construction engineering tech, telecommunications tech, CAD and design, electrical/electronic tech, civil engineering tech |
| Mechanics And Repair | 37 | HVAC, automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, computer repair, vehicle maintenance |
| Business And Management | 34 | business management, banking |
| Education And Teaching | 30 | early childhood education, teacher aide |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 29 | registered nursing |
| Production Trades | 28 | welding, machinist |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 23 | radiation therapist, surgical tech |
| Cooking And Culinary Arts | 21 | culinary arts services, restaurant and catering management |
| Medical Adminstration | 20 | medical records admin, medical transcription |
| Liberal Arts | 19 | general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Construction Trades | 12 | electrician |
| Office And Administration | 7 | administrative assistant |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 5 | computer networking |
Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Maine Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 237 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 42 | 10 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 37 | 8 |
In 2005, Eastern Maine Community College had a total enrollment of 1,831 students (1,234 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 61% |
| Women | 39% |
| Full-Time | 84% |
| Part-Time | 16% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 56 % |
Eastern Maine Community College offers campus housing for 204 of its 1,234 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Bangor, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 872 | 448 | 51% | 448 | 100% |
| Men | 482 | 272 | 56% | 272 | 100% |
| Women | 390 | 176 | 45% | 176 | 100% |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (207) 974-4680
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,301 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,217 |
| Room and board | $ 5,528 |
| Room charge | $ 2,128 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,400 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 180 |
Financial Aid:
Eastern Maine Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 527700)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (207) 974-4625
Eastern Maine Community College has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 29 | 13 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 7 | 7 |
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 | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $62,029 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 3 | $62,029 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 36 | $46,281 | 17 | $44,581 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $46,281 | 17 | $44,581 |
*: 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 and Related Services, Other
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
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Health Information/Medical Records Administration/Administrator
Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | 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 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 Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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