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Northern Maine Community College

Overview of Northern Maine Community College

The main campus of Northern Maine Community College is in Presque Isle, ME (a self-contained town). The school is a public school. Northern Maine Community College offers degrees up to the Associate's degree.

Areas of Study

The school offers more choices of majors than most colleges its size. Northern Maine Community College students most commonly major in a field related to family and social work, construction trades, mechanics and repair, and production trades.

Northern Maine Community College Selectivity

The school does not accept everyone who applies.

Faculty

The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.

Student Body

In 2007, the school had 955 enrolled students.

Student Life

Many students are part-timers. Many students at the school live in campus housing. Northern Maine Community College makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting Northern Maine Community College

Northern Maine Community College
33 Edgemont Dr
Presque Isle, ME 04769-2016
General Phone: (207) 768-2700
http://www.nmcc.edu

Northern Maine Community College Programs and Degrees (2007)

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Mechanics And Repair45autobody repair, automobile mechanics, vehicle maintenance, computer repair, HVAC
Nursing And Emergency Medicine38registered nursing, EMT paramedic
Construction Trades24electrician, plumbing, carpentry, pipefitting
Business And Management21accounting technology, business management
Family And Social Work17child development
Production Trades15sheet metal tech, machinist
Liberal Arts11liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies, general studies
Computer Science And Engineering10computer programming, computer networking
Engineering Technician8drafting, instrumentation tech
Office And Administration3general office occupations, executive secretary
Law2legal secretary
Medical Administration2medical secretary
Education And Teaching1teacher aide
Agricultural Science And Management1agricultural management

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

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Associate's degree13325
Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years359
Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years3015

Student Body

In 2007, Northern Maine Community College had a total enrollment of 955 students (701 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class:

GroupPercent
Men56%
Women44%
Full-Time84%
Part-Time16%

Students By Class:

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity:
RacePercent
White86%
Black0%
Hispanic1%
Asian1%
American Indian4%
Unknown6%
(Foreign Students)3%

Students by Age:

AgePercent
Under 1819%
18-1913%
20-2117%
22-2411%
25-2912%
30-347%
35-397%
40-4910%
50-643%
65+0%

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

ResidencePercent
Maine95%
(International Students)3%
New Hampshire1%
State unknown1%
Vermont1%

Northern Maine Community College Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2007):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time55 %
Part-Time30 %

Northern Maine Community College Room and Board (2007)

Northern Maine Community College offers campus housing for 215 of its 701 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Presque Isle, 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.

Northern Maine Community College Admissions and Selectivity (2007)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total31530998%28592%
Men18017798%16191%
Women13513298%12494%

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArequired
Class Rankrequired
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programnot required
Recommendationsrecommended
Formal Demonstration of Competencerecommended
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)not required
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Northern Maine Community College Expenses and Financial Aid (2007)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 3,015
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,445
Room and board$ 5,240
Room charge$ 2,020
Board (meal plan) charge$ 3,220
Books and supplies$ 1,540
Other expenses$ 2,040

Financial Aid:
Northern Maine Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 576000)

Northern Maine Community College Faculty

Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelMenWomen
Non-tenured and not on tenure track2420

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2007):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Instructoracademic year24$56,06620$51,910
All faculty totalacademic year24$56,06620$51,910

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

Northern Maine Community College Degree Programs (2007)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Business and Management, General

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Programming/Programmer, General
Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Carpentry/Carpenter
Electrician
Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
Instrumentation Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development

LAW
Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other

MECHANICS AND REPAIR
Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology/Technician
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies, Other

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking

Northern Maine Community College Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets Northern Maine Community College Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 4%Northern Maine Community College Number of degree programs
Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%Northern Maine Community College Faculty/student ratio (full-time)
% of degrees in family and social work
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%Northern Maine Community College % of degrees in family and social work
% of freshmen enrolled part-time
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Northern Maine Community College % of freshmen enrolled part-time
% of degrees in mechanics and repair
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%Northern Maine Community College % of degrees in mechanics and repair
% of degrees in production trades
(vs. all colleges)
Top 18%Northern Maine Community College % of degrees in production trades
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Northern Maine Community College Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in construction trades
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 19%Northern Maine Community College % of degrees in construction trades
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 19%Northern Maine Community College Dorm rooms per full-time student
Salaries of full-time faculty
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 19%Northern Maine Community College Salaries of full-time faculty
Male % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 20%Northern Maine Community College Male % of student body
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Offers weekend classes
Career counseling
Career services
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan

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