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Washington County Community College - Calais,Maine

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Acceptance Rate

$6,423

Avg.Financial Aid

009231

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Washington County Community College

Type Control of Institution - Public/Private
Public
Acceptance Rate:
N/A
Level
2 Years
Religious Affiliation Indicates religious affiliation (denomination) for private not-for-profit institutions that are religiously affiliated.
Not applicable
Accreditation Accreditation is the process by which the quality of learning at various educational institutions are evaluated. Read More.
CIHE
Website
www.wccc.me.edu
Student Population Number of Students attending College
380
On Campus Housing Does the institution provide on-campus housing?
Yes

Located in Calais, ME, Washington County Community College is a public university. The university believes in imparting quality education and giving back to society. In the same light, Washington County Community College has a motto of Discover Choices - Create Success. At Washington County Community College, the total enrolment stands at 403. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 50 faculty. Around 63% of the students are 24 and under at Washington County Community College. Shedding some light on gender distribution at WCCC, around 55% of the students are females and 45% are males. Some of the notable alumni which the school has produced in its several years of existence are Joyce Maker. The university boasts of a decent sports infrastructure, which helps in developing the personality of its students. WCCC offers a total of 39 undergraduate and graduate programs, including both residential and online. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by No Longer Recognized, New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Technical and Career Institutions, and New England Commission of Higher Education.

Location & Contact

Email:

N/A

Phone:

2074541000

Fax:

2074541026

Address

One College Drive

Rankings

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Admissions

Application Deadline Deadline for application submissions. Please contact the school for more details.
FALSE
Acceptance Rate Percentage of applicants who are accepted in an Institution.
N/A
SAT Range
N/A
SAT/ACT
FALSE
ACT Range
N/A
High School GPA
N/A
Application Fee
FALSE$
Accept Common App
FALSE

The students can make the most out of the admission process as the admission at the university is fairly easy. Along with the admission form, the students have to deposit a non-refundable fee to complete the application process. As a general rule, securing a good score in a standardised test like SAT or ACT improves an applicant’s chances of securing admission. However, at Washington County Community College, the average SAT or ACT scores of students securing admission is not available. The application process can be completed online. However, if needed, one can also visit the office at One College Drive, Calais, Maine 04619, or call (207) 454-1000.

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Annual Cost to Attend

Net Price Cost of attendance minus any grants and scholarships received.
$6,090
Average Annual Cost
$2,820

Additional Costs:

Books And Supplies
$1,400
Other Fees
$902
Room And Board The charges for an academic year for ooming accommodations and meals for a typical student.
$5,340
Budget For Other Expenses
$2,800

Total One Year Cost

$13,262

Tuition fees and the cost of living during the course tenure are the next two things that a student should keep in mind before applying to WCCC. The total one-year cost on a full-time basis would be somewhere around $15,700. For students seeking financial assistance, the college offers a number of options.

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Academics

Highest Degree Offered The highest degree offered by the Institution.

Associate degree

Student:Faculty Ratio

13:1

Full-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

62%

Part-Time Retention Rate Percent of the that re-enrolled at the institution as either full- or part-time in the current year.

33%

Academic Calendar

Semester

Research Funding per Student

N/A

Faculty Overview

62%

Male Professors

38%

Female Professors

Non-traditional Learning

Evening Degree Programs

Teacher Certification

Distance Education

Study Abroad

Majors

Student Body

Undergraduate Students

380

Socio-Economic Diversity Percent of full-time, first-time students receiving an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

49%

Full-time / Part-time

56% / 44%

Students Gender

Male

50%

US National: 44%

Female

50%

US National: 56%

LGBTQIA STUDENT RESOURCE GROUPS

ON CAMPUS WOMEN'S CENTER

Race/Ethnicity

White

76%

Unknown

10%

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Non Resident alien

Asian

American Indian/Alaska native

Native Hawaiians/Pacific islander

Geographic Density

High

Unknown Location

Out Of State

94%

In State

Foreign

Economic Diversity

36% percentage of students who recieved an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

Median Household Income

$39,730 per year

Campus Life

Housing

The students can reside on campus and N/A of Freshman Live On-Campus.

On Campus Housing Available

Yes

Freshmen Required to Live on Campus

Freshmen Live on Campus

N/A

Undergrads in College Housing

N/A

Averege Housing Cost

$3,770/year

Campus Food

The institution has several dining and meal plan options available to students and the average meal plan cost is around N/A.

Meal Plan Available

Yes

Average Meal Plan Available

N/A

Athletes

Division Sports Nickname

N/A

School Colors

N/A

Varsity Athletics Association

N/A

Varsity Athletics Conference Primary

Not applicable

Total Male Athletes

N/A

Total Female Athletes

N/A

Intramural Sports

N/A

Sports Club

N/A

Campus Security

Students who want to enjoy the campus and lodging life can benefit from the on-campus housing facility provided by WCCC. At WCCC, $5,340 is the normal expense for on-campus housing, which a student will be needed to pay, each year. Washington County Community College has several dining and meal plan options for its students and the average meal plan at WCCC costs around $1,570 per year. The college considers the safety and security of its students to be paramount. At WCCC, campus safety and security features include campus emergency phones. There are around 45% male and 55% female students enrolled at the university.

24-Hour Security Patrol

Campus Emergency Phones

24-Hour Escort Safety rides

Mobile Campus Emergency Alert

After Graduation

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation

$22,600/year

Median Earnings 10 Years After Graduation

$27,900/year

Typical Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 4.53% interest rate.

N/A - N/A

Outcomes 8 Years of Attending

Show data for students who

and started their studies

Out of 7,811 students

30% Graduated

10% Still Enrolled

15% Transfer

1% Withdraw

Financial Aid

Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid.

83%

Average Aid Per Year

$6,423

Students Receiving Federal Grants

77%

Average Aid Per Year

$5,055

Students Receiving State Aid

64%

Average Aid Per Year

$1,850

Students Receiving Institutional Grants

24%

Average Aid Per Year

$975

Average Grant & Scholarship by Family Income Aid awarded based on the family income.

Income

Average Amount

< $30K

$7,410

$30K - $48K

$6,605

$48K - $75K

$3,416

$75K - $110K

$429

The financial aid department of Washington County Community College helps students by assisting them with scholarships, grants, and student loans in the event that they find the fees and the cost of living at the campus to be expensive. The average federal grant that comes from the college is around $5,345, whereas the financial aid is $1,089. The college provides financial assistance in the form of state-level aid worth $1,570 and institutional aid worth $1,089.

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