Eastern Maine Community College: Review & Facts
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Eastern Maine Community College is a small two-year, public school with 2,045 students enrolled. This college was founded in 1966 and is one of the 3 schools located in Bangor, Maine.Academic Offerings
Majors
Offered
Offered
36
Fair
1-year certificate and associate's degree are available at Eastern Maine Community College.Eastern Maine Community College deploys a semester-based curriculum calendar system and lets you to select from 36 majors. The most popular concentrations are Industrial Technologies, General Studies, Medical Assistant, Electrical and Electronics, and Management. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings compared to other colleges and schools.
It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you wish to transfer or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.
Student Retention
51%
Bad
The student retention rate at Eastern Maine Community College is low at 51% (way below Maine average). Considering this statistic, apparently students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.The graduation rate at Eastern Maine Community College is low: 31%. Approximately 16% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.
Student to faculty ratio at Eastern Maine Community College is pretty decent, 14:1. Learn more details about instructors at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.
Tuition and Loans
Tuition and fees per year
$6,900
Low
Average tuition charges are low - about $5,800 per academic year. The additional fees at Eastern Maine Community College not covered by tuition are nearly $1,100; which comes to $6,900 per year.Read the details about Eastern Maine Community College additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.
Admissions Information
Acceptance
Rate
Rate
53%
According to government data, 1,620 applications were submitted and 861 were accepted, so it is not very hard to become a student at this school.The college will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) at entry.
Dual Credits
Accepted
Accepted
Yes
To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about admission at Eastern Maine Community College and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (207) 974-4600 or check Eastern Maine Community College Website.
Opportunities and Services
Dormatory
Annual Price
Annual Price
$4,100
Medium
There are options for on-campus part-time employment at Eastern Maine Community College, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.
Safety
Grade
Grade
C+
Dicey
Eastern Maine Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 300 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low: around $4,100 annually.Based on the college crime information, Eastern Maine Community College seems to be a relatively safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.
Eastern Maine Community College Location and Maps
Post Address: Eastern Maine Community College, 354 Hogan Rd, Bangor, Maine 04401, USA
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