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Northern Maine Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Town: Remote
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Dormitory capacity 138
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Students retention rate 52%
On-time graduation rate 41%

Located in Presque Isle, Maine, Northern Maine Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of Northern Maine Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

Northern Maine Community College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Northern Maine Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Northern Maine Community College is reported to be 41%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maine state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at Northern Maine Community College is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maine is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Northern Maine Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,830

Cost of attendance at Northern Maine Community College in 2022 for students from Maine.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average $10,171
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,710

Cost of attendance at Northern Maine Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average $21,798
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at Northern Maine Community College received on average $6,264 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,264
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 62 63% $4,853 $300,911
Other Federal Grant 72 73% $5,380 $387,375
State Grant/Scholarships 57 58% $1,217 $69,375
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 57 58% $1,988 $113,291
Total Grant & Scholarships 91 92% $6,264 $570,041

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Northern Maine Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Northern Maine Community College students is 40.7%. Female students graduated at a rate of 31.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 48.0%.

40.7%

  • African American 18.2% 2 students
  • white 45.0% 49 students
  • Mixed Race 75.0% 3 students

Service Offerings

Northern Maine Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Northern Maine Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational
  • Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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