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.

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)

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)

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

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Housing and Meals

On-campus housing is not available.

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

Admissions (2008-2009)