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New England School Of Communications

The New England School of Communications is located in Bangor, Maine. This private institution was established in 1981 as the New School of Broadcasting. The campus was originally located in Broadcast House, but was shifted to its current campus location in 1985. The college confers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in communication. The various programs include audio engineering, video technology, digital media and marketing communications.

The New England School of Communications has an active student life, with on-campus organizations and clubs like Alpha Phi Omega, the Accounting Society and the Criminal Justice Club. The students of NESCom run a radio station known as WHSN (89.3 FM). The center organizes various workshops like the Theatre Experience and the Rock Band Camp as well.

Campus Location

1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401
USA
Main Tel: (207) 941-7176
Web Site

The campus is in a small city.

Highlights

Where the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in media.
  • High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • High male/female ratio.
  • Selective admissions.

Other important characteristics:

  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Bachelor471
Associate201

Students

Student enrollment was 391 in 2007-2008 (355 full-time equivalent).

About 73% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 27% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 98% are full-time and 2% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 10,690
Room and board$ 6,890
Books and supplies$ 750
Other$ 2,000

Financial Aid: New England School Of Communications participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.

Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 19 meals weekly.

Admissions (2008-2009)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men45%
Women41%
All44%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses)

MEDIA (67 awarded)

  • Audiovisual Communications Technologies/Technicians

Related Maine School Links

List of Maine colleges

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