Washington County Community College: Review & Facts

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Washington County Community College is a very small two-year, public school with 505 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1969 and is the only school located in Calais, Maine.

Academic Offerings

Washington County Community College will give you the opportunity to receive a 1-year certificate or associate's degree.

Majors
Offered
23
Washington County Community College implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 23 majors. The most popular concentrations are Electrical and Electronics, Automotive and Mechanic, Industrial Technologies, Social Work, and Education. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

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 good sign. However, if you plan to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at Washington County Community College is fair at 73% (close to Maine average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention
73%
Fair
The graduation rate at Washington County Community College is low - 37%.

Student to faculty ratio at WCCC is good: 8:1. Learn more on faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition prices are low, $5,800 a year. The additional fees at Washington County Community College beyond tuition are nearly $900; which comes to $6,700 per year.

Read the details about Washington County 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

Dual Credits
Accepted
Yes
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) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at Washington County Community College is $20.00.

To obtain the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to WCCC and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (207) 454-1000 or check Washington County Community College Website.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,000
Medium
Washington County Community College provides a distance education program and evening/weekend study opportunity, which is a solid option for those who work full-time.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at WCCC, 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
A
Safe
Washington County Community College provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates around 200 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is relatively low, around $4,000 a year.

Based on the college crime numbers, WCCC seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

Washington County Community College Location and Address

Postal Address:
Washington County Community College
One College Drive
Calais, Maine
04619, USA
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