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Northern Maine Community College

Northern Maine Community College was established in 1961. Located in Presque Isle, Maine, NMCC offers enrollment to more than 2,000 students every year. It is a part of the Maine Community College System network.

Northern Maine Community College offers associate’s degrees in arts, science and applied science, as well as certificates, continuing education programs and professional courses. Students can choose from over 30 programs of study in the fields of arts and sciences, business technology, nursing and allied health and trade and technology.

Northern Maine Community College sponsors a large number of student clubs and organizations and Greek societies like Alpha Beta Gamma and Phi Theta Kappa. Students also participate in various intramural and varsity sports like basketball, golf, soccer, ice hockey and skiing.

Campus Location

33 Edgemont Dr
Presque Isle, ME 04769-2016
USA
Main Tel: (207) 768-2700
Web Site

The campus is in a self-contained town.

Northern Maine Community College Highlights

Where Northern Maine Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below):

  • Many students concentrating in family and social work, mechanics and repair, production trades, and construction trades.
  • Large number of programs of study offered.
  • Good faculty-to-student ratio.
  • Large number of students.
  • Numerous part-time students.
  • Affordable tuition & fees.
  • Number of dorm rooms for students.
  • High faculty salary.
  • High male/female ratio.

Other important characteristics:

  • Library on-campus
  • Campus housing available
  • Student meal (board) plan
  • Distance learning available
  • Weekend study option
  • Part-time classes available

Degrees Awarded (in 2007)

DegreeTotal
Earned
Different
Programs
Associate13325
2-4 year degree359
1-2 year certificate3015

Students

The student enrollment at Northern Maine Community College was 955 in 2007 (701 full-time equivalent).

About 56% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 44% of the class.

Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.

About 3% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 97% of incoming freshmen.

Among freshmen students, 84% are full-time and 16% are part-time.

Tuition and Other Costs

ItemCost
State Tuition and fees$ 3,015
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 5,445
Room$ 2,020
Board$ 3,220
Books and supplies$ 1,540
Other$ 2,040

Financial Aid: Northern Maine Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.

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

Faculty

Tenure (2007):

Full-Time Faculty  Total
Without tenure; tenure not available  44

Housing and Meals

Northern Maine Community College provides on-campus housing for 215 of its 701 (full-time) students (as of 2007).

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

Northern Maine Community College Admissions (2007)

ApplicantsAdmitted
Men98%
Women98%
All98%

Programs of Study

(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses)

AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT (1 awarded)

  • Agricultural Business and Management

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (21 awarded)

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

COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (10 awarded)

  • Computer Programming/Programmer
  • Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

CONSTRUCTION TRADES (24 awarded)

  • Carpentry/Carpenter
  • Electrician
  • Pipefitting/Pipefitter and Sprinkler Fitter
  • Plumbing Technology/Plumber

EDUCATION AND TEACHING (1 awarded)

  • Teacher Assistant/Aide

ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN (8 awarded)

  • Drafting and Design Technology/Technician
  • Instrumentation Technology/Technician

FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (17 awarded)

  • Child Development

LAW (2 awarded)

  • Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary

LIBERAL ARTS (11 awarded)

  • General Studies
  • Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

MECHANICS AND REPAIR (45 awarded)

  • 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

MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (2 awarded)

  • Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary

NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (38 awarded)

  • Emergency Medical Technology/Technician (EMT Paramedic)
  • Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded)

  • Executive Assistant/Executive Secretary
  • General Office Occupations and Clerical Services

PRODUCTION TRADES (15 awarded)

  • Machine Tool Technology/Machinist
  • Sheet Metal Technology/Sheetworking

Related Maine School Links

List of Maine colleges

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