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Washington County Community College is one of the seven colleges in the Maine Community College System. The college is a public, two-year institution located in Calais, Maine. The institution offers associate’s degrees, certificates and diplomas to students in various areas of study, including computer technology, business management, criminal justice and marine technology, among others. The college also provides distance learning opportunities.
Washington County Community College's TRIO Student Support Services program conducts workshops and offers academic counseling services to students. It also helps students earn a transfer to a four-year college. The institute offers students a number financial aid opportunities. The college also has a community education division offering customized business and industry training.
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Campus LocationOne College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
USA
Main Tel: (207) 454-1000
Web Site The campus is in a rural area. |
Wasington County Community College HighlightsWhere Wasington County Community College stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in construction trades, mechanics and repair, and family and social work.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High faculty salary.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Distance learning available
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| 1-2 year certificate | 100 | 20 | | Associate | 73 | 14 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Wasington County Community College was 370 in 2007 (308 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,357 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,728 | | Room and board | $ 4,203 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,000 | | Other | $ 1,669 |
Financial Aid: Wasington County Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 19 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 2 |
Housing and MealsWasington County Community College provides on-campus housing for 160 of its 308 (full-time) students (as of 2007).
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (17 awarded) - Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Management Information Systems and Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (0 awarded) - Computer Programming/Programmer
CONSTRUCTION TRADES (29 awarded) - Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS (4 awarded) - Culinary Arts and Related Services
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING (7 awarded) FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (15 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (17 awarded) - General Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR (48 awarded) - Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Computer Installation and Repair Technology/Technician
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician
- Heating/AC/Ventilation/Refrig Maint Technology/Technician
- Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician
- Marine Maintenance/Fitter and Ship Repair Technology/Technician
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (10 awarded) - Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (7 awarded) - Medical/Clinical Assistant
MEDICINE (1 awarded) - Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (4 awarded) - Dietitian Assistant
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PRODUCTION TRADES (5 awarded) - Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION (9 awarded) - Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation
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