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Eastern Maine Community College

Bangor, ME · City · 1,840 students
4
Year
Public
City
Small (<3k)
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) in Bangor is highly regarded for its affordable, career-focused technical education, boasting exceptionally strong programs in nursing, culinary arts, and high-demand trade technologies. The campus culture is tight-knit and supportive, offering students hands-on learning in modern facilities and a vibrant student life with various clubs and organizations. Distinctively for a two-year institution, EMCC features on-campus housing that allows for a traditional residential experience, alongside seamless transfer agreements to the nearby University of Maine system.


Wikipedia:Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC) is a public community college in Bangor, Maine. It offers over 30 one- and two-year degree programs. The college offers technical, liberal arts, and career programs at the undergraduate level.

Location
Bangor, ME, 04401 · City campus
Nearest airport from college
BGR · Bangor
4 mi away
Cost
In-state COA
$16,791
Out-of-state COA
$19,671
Avg net price
$8,928
Room & board
$11,804
In-state tuition
$4,156
Out-of-state tuition
$7,036
Books & supplies
$1,400/yr
Average net price by family income
$0–30k
$7,818
$30–48k
$8,034
$48–75k
$9,273
$75–110k
$12,294
$110k+
$12,359
Admissions

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Essay Requirements

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Outcomes
Graduation rate
33%
8-year outcomes
Graduated
34%
Transferred
21%
Still enrolled
1%
Dropped out / unknown
44%
Median earnings (6yr)
$40,444
Median earnings (10yr)
$41,704
Median debt
$11,293
Monthly loan payment
$120
Debt range (25th–75th)
$3,500$13,000
Debt (90th percentile)
$20,472
Student Body
Men 50%Women 50%
19
:
1
Student : Faculty ratio
Students   Faculty
Pell grant recipients
36%
First-generation
41%
Median family income
$26,901
Independent students
37%
Veterans
1%
Avg age at entry
24.0
Part-time students
44%
Race & ethnicity
White
85%
Hispanic
3%
Black
2%
Asian
1%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
2%
Institutional
Endowment
$2M
Undergraduate profile
Two-year, mostly part-time
Full-time faculty
42%
Avg faculty salary
$7,591/mo
Instructional spend/student
$7,978
Federal loan rate
14%

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