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Landing School Of Boat Building And Design

Overview of Landing School Of Boat Building And Design

The campus of Landing School Of Boat Building And Design is in Arundel, ME, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. Degrees at Landing School Of Boat Building And Design include, at the school's highest level, the Certificate.

Areas of Study

The school is known for its programs in engineering, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Landing School Of Boat Building And Design Selectivity

Admission at Landing School Of Boat Building And Design is selective, not open to all who apply. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

In 2007, Landing School Of Boat Building And Design had 81 students enrolled (81 full-time equivalent). A very high share of students at the school are male.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"Our mission is to provide educational programs that are a gateway to a career in the marine industry. Our goal is to equip men and women to be practical designers, builders, and systems technicians who can work professionally on today's vessels, adapt to the industry's evolving technology, and appreciate traditions of the past. Success will provide rewarding careers for our students and serve the industry's needs."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Landing School Of Boat Building And Design

Landing School Of Boat Building And Design
286 River Rd
Arundel, ME 04046-1490
General Phone: (207) 985-7976
http://www.landingschool.edu

Landing School Of Boat Building And Design Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Production Trades27woodworking courses
Mechanics And Repair21vehicle maintenance
Engineering16naval and marine engineering

Number of programs and degrees for Landing School Of Boat Building And Design in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years643

Student Body

In 2007, Landing School Of Boat Building And Design had a total enrollment of 81 students (81 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men97%
Women3%
Full-Time100%
Part-Time0%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White97%
Unknown2%
(Foreign Students)2%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
18-1923%
20-217%
22-2412%
25-2930%
30-3411%
35-397%
40-492%
50-646%

Landing School Of Boat Building And Design Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time87 %

Graduation and Transfer Rates (2007):
(Graduation rate is percent of students graduating within 150% of the normal time.)

ItemPercent
Graduating67%

Landing School Of Boat Building And Design Room and Board (2007)

The school does not offer campus housing.

(Please refer to our profile of Arundel, 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.

Landing School Of Boat Building And Design Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total393692%36100%
Men383592%35100%
Women11100%1100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)recommended
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Landing School Of Boat Building And Design Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 14,600
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 14,600
Books and supplies$ 2,029

Financial Aid:
Landing School Of Boat Building And Design participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2361300)

Landing School Of Boat Building And Design Degree Programs (2007)

ENGINEERING
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other

PRODUCTION TRADES
Woodworking, Other

Landing School Of Boat Building And Design Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Landing School Of Boat Building And Design Apart:

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% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%Landing School Of Boat Building And Design % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 2%Landing School Of Boat Building And Design % of degrees in production trades
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 3%Landing School Of Boat Building And Design Male % of student body
% of degrees in engineering
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%Landing School Of Boat Building And Design % of degrees in engineering
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 11%Landing School Of Boat Building And Design % of degrees in mechanics and repair
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Career counseling
Career services
On-campus library

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