Central Maine Community College

Central Maine Community College is a public community college located in Auburn, ME. It offers 49 programs through Certificate and Associate's programs. (Of that, the distance learning opportunity (online degrees/courses) is given to 13 programs). It is accredited by .

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,864 for Maine residents and $6,744 for out-of-state students at Central Maine Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average costs ($6,655) of public community colleges in Maine.

It has 3,376 students that are higher than the average population (1,875 students) of community colleges in Maine. In addition, 1,090 students have enrolled online exclusively. The student to faculty ratio is 18 to 1 which is higher than the average ratio (13 to 1) of Maine community colleges. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $35,600.

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Academic Overview

Central Maine Community College is a 2-4 years, public school located in Auburn, Maine.

For the academic year 2023-2024, the tuition & fees are $3,864 for Maine residents and $6,744 for other students on average. It offers 49 degree programs through 15 Certificate, 34 Associate's programs. Of that, the distance learning opportunity is given to 13 programs (4 Certificate, 9 Associate's programs).

Directory Information and Key Academic Statistics
Type	2-4 years, public
Address	1250 Turner Street, Auburn, ME
Phone	207-755-5100
Tuition & Fees (2023-2024) »	In-State$3,864 Out-of-State$6,744
Student Population »	3,376 Total Enrollment
Graduation Rate »	22%
Transfer-out Rate	11%
Retention Rate	55% (Full-time) 44% (Part-time)
Average Financial Aid »	$5,486
Students to Faculty	18:1 (5.56%)
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,600

2024 Tuition & Fees

The 2024 tuition & fees are $3,864 for Maine residents and $6,744 for out-of-state students at Central Maine Community College. Its tuition & fees are cheaper than the average tuition ($6,655) over public community colleges in Maine.

The following table shows the 2023-2024 tuition & fees, books & supplies, and living costs at Central Maine Community College. Then, we compare its costs to Maine community colleges and all U.S. community colleges. In addition, the chart shows the changes in tuition over the last 5 years.

Each cost is an average amount over the offered programs at the school. You can check more comprehensive tuition information on the cost of attendance page.

2024 Tuition & Fees

2024 Cost Of Attendance
	Maine Residents	Out-of-State
Tuition & Fees	$3,864	$6,744
Books & Supplies	$1,400
On-Campus Living Costs	$12,360
Off-Campus Living Costs	$13,164
Average Financial Aid	$5,486
Cost of Attendance	$17,624	$20,504
After Financial Aid	$12,138	$15,018
Average Earning After 10 years of graduation	$35,600

Cost per Credit Hour

2024 Tuition & Fees and Comparison
	Maine Residents	Out-of-State Students
Central Maine Community College	$3,864	$6,744
Public Community Colleges in Maine	$3,775	$6,655
Public Community Colleges in U.S.	$4,992	$8,639

Offered Degrees/Programs By Area of Study

Central Maine Community College offers Certificate and Associate's programs. Of that, 13 programs can be conferred by distance learning - 4 Certificate, 9 Associate's. The following table summarizes the number of offered programs by degree types.

Total Number of Programs
	Certificate	Associate's	Bachelor's
Online Programs	4	9	NOT OFFERED
Total Programs	15	34	NOT OFFERED

The next tables list major programs with offered degrees and online availability. The number on each column denotes the conferred degree of the program.

The numbers include completers through on-campus classes and partially online classes as well as only online classes. Only in Classroom means that the program is offered only on-site classes and not offered denotes that the school does not offer the program.

You may want to see all schools offering a major program by following the link on the title of the program.

Natural Resources and Conservation

what is Natural Resources and Conservation program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Natural Resources Law Enforcement and Protective Services	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Communications Technologies

what is Communications Technologies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Graphic Communications	NOT OFFERED	2 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Computer and Information Sciences

what is Computer and Information Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Network and System Administration/Administrator	NOT OFFERED	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Computer and Information Systems Security/Information Assurance	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Personal and Culinary Services

what is Personal and Culinary Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Culinary Arts/Chef Training	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Restaurant, Culinary, and Catering Management/Manager	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Education

what is Education program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Education	NOT OFFERED	13 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Early Childhood Education and Teaching	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Teacher Assistant/Aide	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Engineering Technology

what is Engineering Technology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Electromechanical Technology/Electromechanical Engineering Technology	NOT OFFERED	21 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities

what is Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies	NOT OFFERED	15 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
General Studies	NOT OFFERED	37 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Biological and Biomedical Sciences

what is Biological and Biomedical Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Biology/Biological Sciences	NOT OFFERED	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies

what is Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies (other)	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies

what is Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Kinesiology and Exercise Science	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Physical Fitness Technician	NOT OFFERED	4 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Psychology

what is Psychology program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Psychology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting

what is Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, and Firefighting program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies	9 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	22 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Forensic Science and Technology	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Human Services

what is Human Services program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Human Services	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Social Sciences

what is Social Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Criminology	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED

Construction Trades

what is Construction Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Building/Property Maintenance	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED
Building Construction Technology	NOT OFFERED	6 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Plumbing Technology/Plumber	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Mechanics and Repairers

what is Mechanics and Repairers program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	3 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician	NOT OFFERED	10 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Precision Production Trades

what is Precision Production Trades program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Machine Tool Technology/Machinist	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	12 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Visual and Performing Arts

what is Visual and Performing Arts program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Arts, Entertainment,and Media Management	NOT OFFERED	1 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences

what is Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder	NOT OFFERED	25 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Medical/Clinical Assistant	NOT OFFERED	5 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse	NOT OFFERED	33 completers ONLY IN CLASSROOM	NOT OFFERED

Business

what is Business program?

	Certificate	Associates	Bachelors
Business Administration and Management	NOT OFFERED	59 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Accounting	NOT OFFERED	22 completers ^{ONLINE / CLASSROOM}	NOT OFFERED
Management Information Systems	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED	NOT OFFERED

Student Population

There are 3,376 students at Central Maine Community College including both full-time and part-time students. By gender, 1,263 male students and 1,740 female students are attending the school.

The following table shows the total number of students by gender and attending status at the school. You can check more enrollment information of the school.

Student Population
	Total	Full-Time	Part-time
Total	3,003	913	2,090
Male Students	1,263	470	793
Female Students	1,740	443	1,297

Distance Learning (Online Degree/Program) Student Population

At Central Maine Community College, there are 3,376 students including in both full-time and part-time status. Of that, 1,855 students were attending classes through distance learning (1,090 students are enrolled exclusively and 765 are enrolled in some online courses) .

Distance Learning Enrollment Distribution
Total Enrollment	3,376
Enrolled Exclusively in Online Courses	1,090
Enrolled in Some But Not All Online Courses	765
Not Enrolled In Any Online Courses	1,521

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