Northern Maine Community College

Northern Maine Community College is a public, state school in a small town setting in Presque Isle, Maine. Northern Maine Community College was founded in 1963 and now enrolls around 829 students a year, including 829 undergrads. Northern Maine Community College offers housing for up to 225 students. The majority of students live on campus, and first year-students are required to live in campus housing. On the weekends, about 35% of students stay on-campus and participate in campus events and social life.

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2021 Northern Maine Community College Facts At-A-Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	55%
In-State Tuition	$2,880
Out-of-State	$5,760
Percent of Need Met	48%
Average First-Year Financial Aid Package	$5,818

Is Northern 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 selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. 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 closer look at all of these areas to get a better idea of what Northern Maine Community College offers and if it might be the right college for you.

Northern Maine Community College Acceptance Rate 2021

It is slightly difficult to get into Northern Maine Community College. The acceptance rate at Northern Maine Community College is 55%. Last year, 627 students applied to Northern Maine Community College and 343 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at Northern 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.

Out of all the first-year, full-time undergrads who start at Northern Maine Community College, around 57% are still enrolled 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 Outcomes for Northern Maine Community College Grads

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school. Within six months of graduating, 91% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

Recent Northern Maine Community College grads have an average starting salary of $40,162 a year. The average starting salary for all 2021 graduates was around $60,000 a year, though these numbers vary widely by major.

Northern 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 $5.1 million. The average college endowment was $905 million in 2021. For each full-time student, Northern Maine Community College spends about $3,456 a year.

Tuition and Financial Aid at Northern 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. Northern Maine Community College meets 48% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $5,818 a year.

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 Northern Maine Community College. Based on this information, how does Northern Maine Community College sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for another! So ask yourself: Is Northern Maine Community College a good school for you?

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Where is Northern Maine Community College Located?

Northern Maine Community College is located in the small town setting of Presque Isle, Maine.

If you want to see Northern Maine Community College for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take U.S. Highway 1 to Presque Isle, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Northern Maine Regional.

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

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