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York County Community College was founded in 1994 as the York County Technical College. In July, 2003, the college was given its current name. It is a part of the Maine Community College System. The campus of YCCC is spread across 84 acres in Wells, Maine.
York County Community College offers Associate of Arts, Associate of Applied Science, and Associate of Science degree programs in the fields of business administration, architectural design, computer technology, culinary arts, digital media, criminal justice, and liberal studies, among others. Certificate programs are offered in architectural drafting and design, and food service. Several educational programs are also provided in collaboration with other institutions. In addition, continuing education and online learning opportunities are also available.
York County Community College provides student support services through its North Star TRIO project. The college also offers financial aid in the form of Federal grants and loans, while scholarships like the Rural Maine Child Care Scholarship, the Thelma C. Swain Scholarship, the YCCC Student Leadership Scholarship, the MCCS Board of Trustees Scholarship, and the George J. Mitchell Peace Scholarship are offered to deserving students.
The campus of York County Community College is in Wells, ME, which is a rural area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at York County Community College include, at the school's highest level, the Associate's degree.
The school is known for its programs in business and management and family and social work.
Its open admissions system makes York County Community College an attractive choice for many applicants.
In 2007-2008, the school had 998 students enrolled (478 full-time equivalent).
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The mission of York County Community College is to foster lifelong learning opportunities by offering quality career and academic programs and to serve as a highly valued resource for training and economic development in York County and the State of Maine."
More complete details are provided below.
York County Community College
112 College Drive
Wells, ME 04090
General Phone: (207) 646-9282
http://www.yccc.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 34 | liberal arts and humanities |
| Business and Management | 22 | business management, MIS, accounting |
| Family and Social Work | 8 | child development |
| Engineering Technician | 7 | CAD and design |
| Cooking and Culinary Arts | 5 | chef training |
| Construction Trades | 5 | construction trades |
| Design | 4 | design and visual communication |
Number of programs and degrees for York County Community College in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 84 | 9 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 1 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, York County Community College had a total enrollment of 998 students (478 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| Unknown | 100% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 8% |
| 18-19 | 24% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 9% |
| 25-29 | 9% |
| 30-34 | 6% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 79% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Wells, 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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 3,124 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 5,584 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
Financial Aid:
York County Community College participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 3122900)
Tenure Status of Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 10 | 5 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| No academic rank | academic year | 10 | $47,479 | 5 | $49,972 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 10 | $47,479 | 5 | $49,972 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Management Information Systems, General
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
Construction Trades, Other
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
Culinary Arts/Chef Training
DESIGN
Design and Visual Communications, General
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
CAD/CADD Drafting and/or Design Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets York County Community College Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. all colleges) | Top 1% |  |
| % of degrees in business and management (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. all colleges) | Top 19% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library
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