Northern Maine Community College
33 Edgemont Drive
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-2700
http://www.nmcc.edu/

Northern Maine Community College provides post-secondary technical and vocational programs which lead to associate degrees, diplomas or certificates. These one and two year programs of classroom and laboratory instruction provide individuals with the educational, occupational and technical knowledge required by the State's citizens for employment in business, industry and government within the state.

The primary goals of the institution are to create an educated, skilled and adaptable workforce which can respond to the changing needs of the economy of the Northern Maine region and the State and to promote local, regional and statewide economic development. Included in fulfilling these goals are programs, courses or seminars to provide training to increase the competence of employed adults, to provide specialized technical training to attract business and industry to locate in Northern Maine and to encourage business and industry now located in the region to expand.

The following objectives guide the college in fulfilling its mission:

1. To prepare students for entry level positions in business, industry and public service.
2. To offer technically current and continually improving curricula and services.
3. To offer curricula that prepare individuals to be responsible and active citizens.
4. To broaden the student's educational foundation to enable them to pursue life-long learning.
5. To utilize an instructional process that allows students to achieve at their maximum potential.
6. To utilize knowledgeable public representatives to advise the institution regarding curricula needs and program content.
7. To provide guidance and placement services to assist prospective students, enrolled students and graduates.
8. To provide enhanced developmental educational opportunities for individuals who need to strengthen academic prerequisites to pursue their technical education.
9. To provide enhanced opportunities for students to participate in cultural, athletic and social extracurricular activities.

Type of institution:	Public, 2-year
Federal Aid:	Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g., Direct Loans).
Degrees offered:	Associate's
Certificates offered:	Less-than-4-years, Less-than-2-years
Calendar System	Semester
Intercollegiate Sports:	Soccer, Ice Hockey, Golf, Basketball
Data Used in the Selection of Entering Freshmen:	High School diploma or its equivalent High School class standing High School GPA Recommendations Formal demonstration of competencies (e.g., portfolios) Admission test scores (SAT, ACT) Score on TOEFL for foreign applicants or an equivalent test
Carnegie classification:	Associate’s Colleges: - These institutions offer associate’s degree and certificate programs but, with few exceptions, award no baccalaureate degrees.
Regional Accreditation:	New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
National Institution & Specialized Accrediting Bodies:	National League for Nursing Accrediting Commission: Nursing--Associate degree programs

Academic Year Prices for Full-Time, First-Time Undergraduates
	2003–04	2002–03	2001–02
Tuition & Fees
In-state	$2,622	$2,622	$2,612
Out-of-state	$4,702	$4,702	$4,692
Books and supplies	$1,200	$1,200	$1,200
On-campus
Room and board	$4,250	$3,740	$3,730
Other expenses	$1,200	$1,200	$1,200
Off-campus
Room and board	$6,000	$6,000	$5,870
Other expenses	$1,600	$1,600	$1,200
Off-campus with family
Other expenses	$1,600	$1,600	$1,200

Fall Enrollment	2003	2002	2001
Total Enrollment	1,013	972	883
% by Gender
Men	46.1%	46.8%	48.0%
Women	53.9%	53.2%	52.0%
% by race/ethnicity
Non-resident alien	5.2%	1.9%	0.4%
Black non-Hispanic	0.8%	0.9%	2.9%
American Indian or Alaskan Native	2.7%	3.0%	0.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander	0.0%	0.4%	0.2%
Hispanic	0.8%	0.4%	7.3%
White non-Hispanic	83.5%	84.9%	83.1%
Race-ethnicity unknown	6.9%	8.5%	17.9
Student counts
Full-time, first-time undergraduate students	206	213	208
% full-time, first-time undergraduate	20.3	21.9	23.6
% full-time, first-time undergraduate receiving financial aid		99.5	76.4

Awards/Degrees Conferred between July 1, 2002 & June 30, 2003
> 2 Year Certificates	38
Associate Degress	137
> 4 Year Certificates	24
Largest Programs 2003-04	Degrees/Certificates Conferred
Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences	43
Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services	29
Computer and Information Sciences & Support Services	17
Engineering Technologies/Technicians	11
Legal Professions & Studies	10

Programs Offered *		Awards/Degree
Agricultural Business & Production
	Agricultural Business & Management, General	associate
Conservation& Renewable Natural Resources
	Pulp and Paper Technology	certificate
Computer & Information Sciences
	Computer Electronics	associate, diploma
	Computer Information Systems	associate
	Information Technology	associate
Engineering-Related Technologies
	Electrical Construction & Maintenance	associate
	Industrial Control and Measurement Technology	certificate, diploma
Home Economics, General
	Early Childhood Education	associate, certificate
Liberal. Arts & Science, Gen. Studies & Humanities
	General Studies	associate
	Paraprofessional Educator	associate
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	General Technology	associate
Construction Trades
	Carpenter	associate, certificate, diploma
	Electrician	associate, certificate, diploma
	Plumber	associate, diploma
Mechanics & Repairers
	Heating Repair	associate, diploma
	Auto/Automotive Body Repair	associate, certificate, diploma
	Auto/Automotive Mechanic/Technician	associate, certificate, diploma
	Diesel Hydraulics Technology	associate, certificate, diploma
Precision Production Trades
	Drafting Technology	associate, certificate, diploma
	Precision Metals Manufacturing	associate, diploma
	Welding & Metal Fabrication	certificate
Health Professions & Related Sciences
	Nursing (R.N.Training)	associate
	Practical Nurse (L.P.N. Training)	diploma
	EMT-Paramedic Level, Intermediate Level	associate
Business Mgmt. & Admin Services
	Business Administration & Management, Gen.	associate
	Accounting Technician	associate
	Executive Assistant/Secretary	associate
	Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary	associate
	Medical Administrative Assistant/Secretary	associate
	Office Assistant	certificate
**For a complete list of programs go to the Northern Maine Community College program page.

 

Financial aid - 2002 - 2003
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Type of aid	% of students receiving aid	Average amount of aid received
Federal grants (scholarships/fellowships)	73	$2,700
State/local grants (scholarships/fellowships)	44	$888
Institutional grants (scholarships/fellowships)	34	$1,011
Loans to students	62	$3,014

COMMUNITY LINKS: Presque Isle, Maine

www.presqueisle.net
www.pichamber.com
www.visitaroostook.com

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