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The main campus of Northern Maine Community College is in Presque Isle, Maine (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 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 2005, the school had 921 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.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"Northern Maine Community College provides career and transfer programs that lead to associate degrees, diplomas or certificates. The students served have an opportunity to develop as individuals and to acquire the knowledge and skills necessary for employment and/or transfer to a senior college or university. The college assists in economic and human resource development by offering programs of study, courses or seminars to employed individuals, specialized training to attract businsss and industry, and various community-interest courses or seminars. The following principles guide the college in fulfilling its mission. 1. Prepare students for employment in business, industry and public service. 2. Offer students access to higher education with a broad range of transfer opportunities. 3. Offer technically current and continually improving curricula and services. 4. Provide curricula that prepare individuals to be responsible and active citizens. 5. Broaden the students' educational foundation to enable and encourage them to pursue lifelong learning. 6. Utilize knowledgeable representatives to advise the insitution regarding curricula needs and program content. 7. Provide guidance and placement services to assist prospective students, enrolled students and graduates. 8. Provide developmental education opportunities. 9. Provide opportunities for students to participate in cultural, athletic and social extracurricular activities."
More complete details are provided below.
Northern Maine Community College
33 Edgemont Dr
Presque Isle, ME 04769-2016
General Phone: (207) 768-2700
Admissions Phone: (207) 768-2785
Financial Aid Phone: (207) 768-2790
http://www.nmcc.edu
Northern Maine Community College awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Mechanics And Repair | 42 | autobody repair, vehicle maintenance, automobile mechanics, computer repair, HVAC |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 40 | registered nursing, EMT paramedic, licensed practical nurse |
| Construction Trades | 33 | electrician, carpentry, plumbing, pipefitting |
| Production Trades | 23 | sheet metal tech, machinist |
| Business And Management | 14 | business management, accounting technology |
| Engineering Technician | 14 | drafting, instrumentation tech |
| Family And Social Work | 11 | child development |
| Office And Administration | 10 | general office occupations, executive secretary |
| Liberal Arts | 9 | liberal arts and humanities, interdisciplinary studies, general studies |
| Medical Adminstration | 8 | medical secretary |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 7 | computer programming, computer networking |
| Medical Support And Technology | 4 | surgical tech |
| Law | 3 | legal secretary |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 1 | agricultural management |
| Education And Teaching | 0 | teacher aide |
Number of programs and degrees for Northern Maine Community College in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 129 | 25 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 59 | 16 |
| Award of at least 2 but less than 4 academic years | 31 | 9 |
In 2005, Northern Maine Community College had a total enrollment of 921 students (711 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 67% |
| Women | 33% |
| Full-Time | 87% |
| Part-Time | 13% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 86% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 4% |
| Other Races | 6% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 97% |
| Foreign countries | 2% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 59 % |
| Part-Time | 52 % |
Northern Maine Community College offers campus housing for 225 of its 711 (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 | 458 | 320 | 70% | 230 | 72% |
| Men | 286 | 216 | 76% | 155 | 72% |
| Women | 172 | 104 | 60% | 75 | 72% |
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 |
Admissions Phone Number: (207) 768-2785
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 2,769 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,199 |
| Room and board | $ 4,790 |
| Room charge | $ 1,690 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,400 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,690 |
Financial Aid:
Northern Maine Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 576000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (207) 768-2790
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 28 | 16 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instructor | academic year | 28 | $51,876 | 16 | $44,960 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 28 | $51,876 | 16 | $44,960 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
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 ADMINSTRATION
Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Surgical Technology/Technologist
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
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
(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% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| % of degrees in production trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 11% | |
| % of degrees in mechanics and repair (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in construction trades (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 18% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | 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 placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan
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