Washington County Community College
Location and Contact Information
One College DriveCalais, ME 04619
USA
Main Tel: (207) 454-1000
Web Site
The campus is in a rural site not far from an urban area.
Overview
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.
Highlights (vs. Other Schools)
- Many students concentrating in mechanics and repair, construction trades, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- High faculty salary.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
School characteristics:
- The school is public.
- Academic calender: Semester.
- Carnegie classification: Associates Colleges.
Features of note:
- Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates.
- The school offers a faculty tenure system.
- 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.
Tuition and Financial Aid (2009-2010)
| Item | Cost |
|---|---|
| State Tuition and fees | $ 3,514 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 6,824 |
| Room and board | $ 5,052 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other | $ 1,668 |
Financial Aid
Washington County Community College participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs.
In 2009-2010, 85% of students received financial aid of some sort.
| Grants | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Any Grant | 78% | $3,911 |
| Institutional Grant | 19% | $587 |
| Federal Grant | 65% | $3,247 |
| Pell Grant | 58% | $3,455 |
| Other Federal Grant | 54% | $197 |
| State or Local Grant | 48% | $1,743 |
| Loans | % of Students | Average Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Student Loan | 55% | $1,827 |
| Federal Loan | 55% | $1,827 |
| Other Loan |
(Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.)
Similar Schools
Based on proprietary BrainTrack computer comparisons against all other US colleges, these schools appear to be most similar to Washington County Community College:
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| School | Location | Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mountainland Applied Technology College | Orem, UT | 606 |
| 2 | Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle, ME | 959 |
| 3 | Montana State University-Billings-College of Technology | Billings, MT | 1,127 |
| 4 | Louisiana Technical College-Gulf Area Campus | Abbeville, LA | 450 |
| 5 | North Central Kansas Technical College | Beloit, KS | 508 |
| 6 | Northwest Louisiana Technical College-Natchitoches Campus | Natchitoches, LA | 352 |
| 7 | Eastern Idaho Technical College | Idaho Falls, ID | 766 |
| 8 | Seward County Community College and Area Technical School | Liberal, KS | 1,618 |
| 9 | Manhattan Area Technical College | Manhattan, KS | 473 |
| 10 | Louisiana Technical College-Teche Area Campus | New Iberia, LA | 543 |
Degrees Awarded (in 2009-2010)
| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
|---|---|---|
| 1-2 year certificate | 110 | 18 |
| Associate | 50 | 10 |
Faculty
Tenure (2009-2010):
| Full-Time Faculty | Total | |
|---|---|---|
| With tenure | 17 | |
| Without tenure; working toward tenure | 3 |
Students
Student enrollment was 320 in 2009-2010 (307 full-time equivalent).
Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students.
Students under 25 years old represent 60% of the student body. About 18% of the school is at least 40 years of age.
Room and Board
Washington County Community College provides on-campus housing for 140 of its 307 (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
- Business Administration and Management
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
CONSTRUCTION TRADES
- Carpentry/Carpenter
- Electrician
- Plumbing Technology/Plumber
COOKING AND CULINARY ARTS
- Culinary Arts and Related Services
- Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
- Teacher Assistant/Aide
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
- Child Development
LIBERAL ARTS
- General Studies
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
MECHANICS AND REPAIR
- 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
- Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
- Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
- Medical/Clinical Assistant
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
PRODUCTION TRADES
- Welding Technology/Welder
TRANSPORTATION
- Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation