Central Maine Community College

Central Maine Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Auburn, Maine. Central Maine Community College was founded in 1964 and now enrolls around 3,115 students a year, including 3,115 undergrads. Central Maine Community College offers housing for up to 253 students. The majority of students live on campus but first-year students are not required to live in the dorms. On the weekends, about 70% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

Planning to play sports? Central Maine Community College has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at Central Maine Community College on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at Central Maine Community College on the Student Life page.

Is Central Maine Community College a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are. There are a few statistics that can give you a good idea of how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its students.

Let's take a look at to get a better idea of what Central Maine Community College offers and if it sounds like a good fit for you.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Central Maine Community College

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 52% of students who start at Central Maine Community College come back the next year. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outlook Central Maine Community College Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Central Maine Community College's Endowment

An endowment is the total value of a school's investments, donations, and assets. Endowment is not necessarily an indicator of the quality of a school, but it can give you a sense of how much money a college can afford to invest in expanding programs, improving facilities, and support students. As of 2021, the total market value of the school endowment was $1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Central Maine Community College spends about $5,167 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Central Maine Community College

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. Central Maine Community College meets 59% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend Central Maine Community College full-time are awarded $8,177 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at Central Maine Community College. Based on this information, how does Central Maine Community College sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is Central Maine Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Central Maine Community College?

Central Maine Community College is located in the small town setting of Auburn, Maine.

If you want to see Central Maine Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Maine Turnpike (Interstate 95/495) to Auburn, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Portland International Jetport.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Central Maine Community College and Auburn are like without leaving home.

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