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New England School Of Communications

Overview of New England School Of Communications

New England School Of Communications is located in Bangor, ME (a small city). The school is a private, not-for-profit institution. The highest degree level offered by New England School Of Communications is the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. New England School Of Communications is known for its programs in media.

New England School Of Communications Selectivity

The school does not offer open admission. New England School Of Communications admitted just 41% of applicants in 2007. Many applicants are from out of state, an indication of the quality or special character of the school.

Student Body

New England School Of Communications had 391 enrolled students in 2007. A very high share of students at the school are male.

Student Life

New England School Of Communications has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. New England School Of Communications offers students meal plans.

The school reports its educational mission is:
"The purpose of the New England School of Communications is to train students for entry level positions in Communication related industries. These industries include radio, television, digital-media, public relations, advertising, marketing and other media. The training is a combination of hands-on, using real world techniques, and classroom instruction. Qualified faculty, with relevant media experience, instruct students in all phases of their education."

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting New England School Of Communications

New England School Of Communications
1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401
General Phone: (207) 941-7176
http://www.nescom.edu

New England School Of Communications Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Media64audiovisual tech

Number of programs and degrees for New England School Of Communications in 2007:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree411
Associate's degree231

Student Body

In 2007, New England School Of Communications had a total enrollment of 391 students (380 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men78%
Women22%
Full-Time99%
Part-Time1%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White93%
Black3%
Hispanic3%
Asian1%
American Indian0%
(Foreign Students)0%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 182%
18-1949%
20-2129%
22-2413%
25-294%
30-343%
35-391%
40-491%

New England School Of Communications Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time64 %
Part-Time100 %

New England School Of Communications Room and Board (2007)

New England School Of Communications offers campus housing for 918 of its 380 (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 19 meals per week.

New England School Of Communications Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total35314341%143100%
Men24711145%111100%
Women1063230%32100%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)recommended
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsrequired

New England School Of Communications Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 10,270
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 10,270
Room and board$ 6,550
Books and supplies$ 750
Other expenses$ 2,000

Financial Aid:
New England School Of Communications participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 2347100)

New England School Of Communications Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track71

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructorcalendar year3$33,9400*
All faculty totalcalendar year3$33,9400*

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

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year4$29,9571*
All faculty totalacademic year4$29,9571*

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

New England School Of Communications Degree Programs (2007)

MEDIA
Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians, Other

New England School Of Communications Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets New England School Of Communications Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of accepted students who choose to enroll
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%New England School Of Communications % of accepted students who choose to enroll
% of degrees in media
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%New England School Of Communications % of degrees in media
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 1%New England School Of Communications Dorm rooms per full-time student
Male % of student body
(vs. all colleges)
Top 6%New England School Of Communications Male % of student body
Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
(vs. all colleges)
Top 7%New England School Of Communications Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs
Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 12%New England School Of Communications Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted)
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Offers part-time study
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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