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Eastern Maine Community College

Eastern Maine Community College

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.

Overview of Eastern Maine Community College

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.

Areas of Study

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.

Eastern Maine Community College Selectivity

The school does not admit all applicants. Of people who applied to Eastern Maine Community College in 2007, 49% were accepted.

Student Body

The school, in 2007, had 1,923 students (1,364 full-time equivalent).

Student Life

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.

Contacting Eastern Maine Community College

Eastern Maine Community College
354 Hogan Rd
Bangor, ME 04401
General Phone: (207) 974-4600
http://www.emcc.edu

Eastern Maine Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Engineering Technician51construction engineering tech, electrical/electronic tech, telecommunications tech, CAD and design, civil engineering tech
Mechanics And Repair35automobile mechanics, heavy equipment maintenance, HVAC, computer repair
Business And Management32business management, banking
Education And Teaching30early childhood education, teacher aide
Production Trades24welding, machinist
Liberal Arts23general studies, interdisciplinary studies
Nursing And Emergency Medicine23registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Cooking And Culinary Arts17chef training, restaurant and catering management
Computer Science And Engineering16computer networking
Medical Support And Technology15radiation therapist, surgical tech
Office And Administration11administrative assistant
Construction Trades11electrician
Medical Administration11medical transcription, medical records admin

Number of programs and degrees for Eastern Maine Community College in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree25325
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years2811
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years187

Student Body

In 2007, Eastern Maine Community College had a total enrollment of 1,923 students (1,364 full-time equivalent).

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White97%
Black0%
Hispanic0%
Asian0%
American Indian2%
Unknown1%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1930%
20-2121%
22-2413%
25-299%
30-346%
35-395%
40-499%
50-643%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Maine98%
Vermont1%

Eastern Maine Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time59 %
Part-Time41 %

Eastern Maine Community College Room and Board (2007)

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.

Eastern Maine Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total1,82388949%0%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPAnot required
Class Ranknot required
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required

Eastern Maine Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
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)

Eastern Maine Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track3517

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year35$51,18217$55,051
All faculty totalacademic year35$51,18217$55,051

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

Eastern Maine Community College Degree Programs (2007)

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

Eastern Maine Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Eastern Maine Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 4%Eastern Maine Community College Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 7%Eastern Maine Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Salaries of full-time faculty
(for colleges of its size and type)
Top 10%Eastern Maine Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
% of degrees in education and teaching
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Eastern Maine Community College % of degrees in education and teaching
% of degrees in engineering technician
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%Eastern Maine Community College % of degrees in engineering technician
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 14%Eastern Maine Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 14%Eastern Maine Community College % of degrees in cooking and culinary arts
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 17%Eastern Maine Community College Male % of student body
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Eastern Maine Community College % of degrees in production trades
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%Eastern Maine Community College Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

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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