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Northern Maine Community College was established in 1961. The campus of the college is spread across 87 acres of land in Presque Isle, Maine. It is one of the colleges under the Maine Community College System.
Northern Maine Community College offers more than 30 programs of study leading to associate's degrees in arts, science, and applied science. Students can choose from courses in the fields of liberal arts, science, business technology, nursing, allied health, and trade and technology.
Northern Maine Community College is a member of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association and the Yankee College Conference. Its sports teams are known as the Falcons, and they compete in cross country, basketball, golf, hockey, soccer, skiing, and snowboarding. Students can also participate in intramural sports like racquetball, tennis, basketball, softball, volleyball, and foul shooting.
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.
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.
The school does not accept everyone who applies.
The school's faculty/student ratio compares favorably with most colleges.
In 2007-2008, the school had 955 enrolled students.
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.
Northern Maine Community College
33 Edgemont Dr
Presque Isle, ME 04769-2016
General Phone: (207) 768-2700
http://www.nmcc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Construction Trades | 44 | electrician, plumbing, carpentry, pipefitting |
| Mechanics and Repair | 37 | vehicle maintenance, automobile mechanics, autobody repair, HVAC, computer repair |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 21 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic |
| Production Trades | 20 | sheet metal tech, precision metal working, machinist |
| Business and Management | 17 | accounting technology, business management |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child development |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | drafting |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 5 | computer networking, computer programming |
| Medical Administration | 5 | medical secretary |
| Law | 4 | legal secretary |
| Medical Support and Technology | 3 | medical coding |
| Liberal Arts | 2 | liberal arts and humanities, general studies, interdisciplinary studies |
| Office and Administration | 1 | executive secretary, general office occupations |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Maine Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 102 | 22 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 45 | 15 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 27 | 7 |
In 2007-2008, Northern Maine Community College had a total enrollment of 955 students (688 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 54% |
| Women | 46% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 83% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| Unknown | 10% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 19% |
| 18-19 | 13% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 11% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 10% |
| 50-64 | 3% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 95% |
| (International Students) | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 55 % |
| Part-Time | 30 % |
Northern Maine Community College offers campus housing for 191 of its 688 (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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 513 | 342 | 67% | 342 | 100% |
| Men | 287 | 185 | 64% | 185 | 100% |
| Women | 226 | 157 | 69% | 157 | 100% |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | required |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | not required |
| Recommendations | recommended |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | not required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,152 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,612 |
| Room and board | $ 5,500 |
| Room charge | $ 2,120 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,380 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,540 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,780 |
Financial Aid:
Northern Maine Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 576000)
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 23 | $61,539 | 21 | $54,562 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 23 | $61,539 | 21 | $54,562 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General
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
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
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
Precision Metal Working, Other
Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Northern Maine Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 4% |  |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 20% | |
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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