Central Maine Community College

Location and Contact Information

The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.

Overview

Central Maine Community College is located in Auburn, Maine, United States. It was founded in the year 1963 as the State Vocational Institute. Its name was changed to Central Maine Community College in July 2003.

Annually, the college enrolls approximately 2,000 students who are offered associate degrees, diploma programs, and certificate courses in various fields including accounting, architectural and civil engineering, automotive technology, business administration and management, and medical assisting.

Students of Central Maine Community College are involved in a large number of clubs and organizations such as Phi Theta Kappa, Student Senate, Campus Crusade for Christ, Drama Club, Mixed Nuts, CM Outdoor Club, and CM Athletics.

Highlights (vs. Other Schools)

• Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, business and management, and engineering technician.
• Number of dorm rooms for students.
• High male/female ratio.
• Affordable tuition & fees.

School characteristics:

• The school is public.
• Academic calender: Semester.
• Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.

Features of note:

• Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
• There are one or more libraries on-campus.
• Campus housing is available.
• Distance learning is available.
• Weekend study is an option.
• Part-time classes are available.

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Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)

Faculty

Tenure (2009-2010):

Students

Student enrollment was 2,500 in 2009-2010 (1,584 full-time equivalent).

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students under 25 years old represent 62% of the student body. About 14% of the school is at least 40 years of age.

Room and Board

Central Maine Community College provides on-campus housing for 250 of its 1,584 (full-time) students (as of 2009-2010).

Graduate School Focus

The highest degree offered is the Associate.

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees in 2009-2010 in parentheses)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (56 awarded)

• Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
• Business Administration and Management

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (0 awarded)

• Construction Trades

COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (7 awarded)

• Culinary Arts/Chef Training

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (8 awarded)

• Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (33 awarded)

• Architectural Engineering Technology/Technician
• Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
• Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Tech
• Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
• Occupational Safety and Health Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (19 awarded)

• Child Development
• Human Services

LIBERAL ARTS (45 awarded)

• Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
• Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (57 awarded)

• Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
• Communications Systems Installation and Repair Technology
• Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
• Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies

MEDIA (7 awarded)

• Graphic and Printing Equipment Operator, General Production

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

• Medical Transcription/Transcriptionist

MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (37 awarded)

• Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
• Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
• Medical Radiologic Technology/Science - Radiation Therapist
• Medical/Clinical Assistant

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (31 awarded)

• Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training
• Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

• Administrative Assistant and Secretarial Science

PRODUCTION TRADES (12 awarded)

• Machine Tool Technology/Machinist