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The Maine Community College System (MCCS) is Maine's comprehensive two-year college system, offering nearly 300 technical, career, and transfer programs; customized training; and lifelong learning. Maine's seven community colleges are located in Auburn, Bangor, Fairfield/Hinckley, Presque Isle, South Portland/Brunswick, Calais, and Wells. MCCS awarded 2,766 credentials in 2014-15, a 62% increase over the 1,712 credentials awarded in 2003-04, the year Maine's technical colleges became community colleges. In fall 2015, 17,464 students enrolled in credit courses.[1]
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| Type | State community college system |
|---|---|
| Established | 1946 |
| President | David Daigler |
| Students | 19,447 |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Colors | Blue Green White |
| Website | mccs |
Who the colleges serve
editIn fall 2015:
- 93% of incoming MCCS students are Maine residents.
- 40% come directly from high school.
- 34% enter with some prior college.
- 59% of all students attend part-time.
- 70% of students are enrolled in career and occupational programs in fall 2015. The number of those students has increased 40% since the transition to community colleges in 2003.
- 78% of full-time, degree seeking students receive financial aid.[2]
History and Mission
editThe history of Maine's community colleges began with the creation of the Maine Vocational Institute (MVI) in Augusta.
Member Institutions
edit| Institution | Location | Established | Enrollment | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn | 1963 | 3,068 | Mustangs | |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor | 1966 | 2,396 | Golden Eagles | |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield | 1969 | 2,473 | Lynxes | |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle | 1961 | 811 | Falcons | |
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland/Brunswick | 1946 | 5,862 | SeaWolves | |
| Washington County Community College | Calais | 1969 | 380 | Golden Eagles | |
| York County Community College | Wells | 1994 | 1,632 | Hawks |
References
edit- ^ "Maine Community College System 2015-16 Fact Sheet" (PDF). Maine Community College System. December 2015.
- ^ "About MCCS". About MCCS. Maine Community College System.