Washington County Community College
One College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
1-207-454-1000
1-800-210-6932
http://www.wccc.me.edu/

MISSION

The mission of Washington County Community College is to serve the State of Maine and the region with comprehensive, post-secondary, transfer and/or technical education, culminating with the Associate Degree, Diploma, and/or Certificate.

WCCC's programs and services prepare and sustain a diverse student body as competitive members of a world-class workforce and contributing members of society.

ROLE

• To foster the development of academic, technical and leadership skills of students seeking degrees in technical fields
• To instill in every graduate an appreciation for his or her individual responsibility for citizenship and leadership in a multicultural society
• To provide lifelong educational experiences for individuals
• To provide out-of-class learning experiences in the environment of a quality campus community
• And to develop strategic alliances and partnerships with government, business, and industry with which to enhance the economic development of the state and the region.

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-2-years
Calendar System	Semester
Intercollegiate Sports:	none
Data Used in the Selection of Entering Freshmen:	Open admission Other requirements unknown
Carnegie classification:	Associate’s Colleges: - These institutions offer associate’s degree and certificate programs but, with few exceptions, award no baccalaureate degrees.
Regional Accreditation:	NEASCTC) New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Technical and Career Institutions
National Institution & Specialized Accrediting Bodies:	None

 

Academic year prices for full-time, first-time undergraduate students
	2003–04	2002–03	2001–02
Tuition & fees
In-state	$2,663	$2,663	$2,663
Out-of-state	$5,174	$5,174	$5,174
Books and supplies	$1,000	$1,000	$500
On-campus
Room and board	$2,133	$2,971	$1,600
Other expenses	$1,316	$1,316	$1,371
Off-campus
Room and board	$4,168	$4,168	$4,168
Other expenses	$1,316	$1,316	$1,316
Off-campus with family
Other expenses	$2,098	$2,098	$2,098

 

Fall Enrollment 2003 2002 2001 Total Enrollment 417 388 272 Percent by gender           Men 57.6% 50.8% 52.6%     Women 42.4% 49.2% 47.4% Percent by race/ethnicity           Non-resident alien 0.5% 0.5% 1.5%     Black non-Hispanic 0.0% 0.5% 0.0%     American Indian or Alaskan Native 15.3% 11.6% 12.9%     Asian or Pacific Islander 0.0% 0.5% 0.0% Hispanic 0.0% 0.0% 0.4%     White non-Hispanic 60.0% 58.0% 62.9%     Race-ethnicity unknown 24.2% 28.9% 22.4% Student counts           Full-time, first-time undergraduate students 203 138 107     Percent full-time, first-time undergraduate 48.7 35.6 39.0     Percent full-time, first-time undergraduate receiving financial aid   87.7 88.0

Awards/Degrees
Conferred between July 1, 2002 and June 30, 2003
Less-Than-2-Year Certificates	81
Associate degrees, total	46
Largest programs 2003-04	Degrees/certificates conferred
Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians	37
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies	8
Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services	8
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies & Humanities	6
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences	6

Programs Offered *		Awards/Degree
Agricultural Business & Production
	Aquaculture Technology	associate
Computer & Information Sciences
	Computer Information Systems	associate, diploma
	Computer Support Specialist-Networking	associate
	Computer Support Specialist-Computer Programming	associate
Personal & Miscellaneous Services
	Food & Hospitality Service	diploma
	Culinary Arts	certificate
Education
	Early Childhood Education	associate, certificate
Vocational Home Economics
	Dietician Assistant	associate
	Dietary Management	associate
Lib. Arts & Science/Gen. Studies & Humanities
	Liberal Studies	associate
	General Technology	associate
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other	associate
Parks, Recreation, & Leisure
	HEAT Program-Outdoor Guide	associate
Construction Trades
	Construction Technology	associate, diploma
	Electrician	diploma
	Building Construction	diploma
	Plumber & Pipefitter	certificate
Mechanics & Repairers
	Heating Technology	certificate
	Heavy Equipment Maintenance & Repair	certificate
	Auto/Automotive Mechanic/Technician	certificate
	Diesel Engine Mechanics & Repair	certificate
	Mechanics & Repairers--Spec. in Vehicle associate	associate
Precision Production Trades
	Welder/Welding Technologist	certificate
	Trade & Technical Operations	associate
Transportation & Material Moving Workers
	Construction Equipment Operator	certificate
	Marine Maintenance & Ship Repairer	associate, diploma, certificate
	Marine Composites	certificate
	Wooden Boat Building	certificate
	Small Craft Design	certificate
Health Related Professions
	Nursing (R.N. Training)	associate
	Health Career Preparation	certificate
	Medical Office Technology	certificate
	Diesel Engine Mechanics & Repair	certificate
Business Mgmt. & Admin. Services
	Small Business Management	associate
	Business Information & Data Processing	associate
	Office Professional Technology	certificate
	Workplace Technology	certificate
**For a complete list of programs go to the Washington County Community College program page.

Financial aid - 2002 - 2003
Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students
Type of aid	Percentage of students receiving aid	Average amount of aid they received
Federal grants (scholarships/fellowships)	55	$3,059
State/local grants (scholarships/fellowships)	34	$929
Institutional grants (scholarships/fellowships)	15	$354
Loans to students	44	$2,100

COMMUNITY LINKS: Calais, Maine.

http://visitcalais.com
http://www.mainerec.com/wc.asp?Category=131&PageNum=131

 

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