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Washington County Community College

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 2-year

School Size & Setting

Remote | Town

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

15:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

General Information

Address

Washington County Community College

One College Drive, Calais, Maine 4619

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Phone

(207) 454-1000

Website
www.wccc.me.edu/

Mission Statement

The mission of Washington County Community College is to serve the State of Maine and the region with comprehensive, postsecondary, transfer and/or technical education, culminating with the Associate Degree, Diploma and/or Certificate. WCCC's programs and services prepare and sustain a diverse student body as competitive members of a world-class work force and contributing members of society.

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Mission Statement

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The mission of Washington County Community College is to serve the State of Maine and the region with comprehensive, postsecondary, transfer and/or technical education, culminating with the Associate Degree, Diploma and/or Certificate. WCCC's programs and services prepare and sustain a diverse student body as competitive members of a world-class work force and contributing members of society.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$3,687

Out of state

$6,567
Graduate

In state

No information

Out of state

No information

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
85%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 68.0% $6,261
State/local grants 71.0% $3,088
Institutional grants 63.0% $2,577
Loans 17.0% $2,945

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$5,608 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,400 per year

Personal Expenses

$2,800 per year

Financial aid resources

Paying for Two-Year College and Trade School

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Applying for financial Aid

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
  • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • Medical/Clinical Assistant
  • Network and System Administration/Administrator
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Business Administration and Management, General
      • A program that generally prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control the functions and processes of a firm or organization. Includes instruction in management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making. See other colleges that offer this major
  • COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES
    • Network and System Administration/Administrator
      • A program that prepares individuals to manage the computer operations and control the system configurations emanating from a specific site or network hub. Includes instruction in computer hardware and software and applications; local area (LAN) and wide area (WAN) networking; principles of information systems security; disk space and traffic load monitoring; data backup; resource allocation; and setup and takedown procedures. See other colleges that offer this major
  • EDUCATION
    • Education, General
      • A program that focuses on the general theory and practice of learning and teaching, the basic principles of educational psychology, the art of teaching, the planning and administration of educational activities, school safety and health issues, and the social foundations of education. See other colleges that offer this major
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
    • Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply basic engineering principles and technical skills in support of engineers engaged in developing and testing automated, servomechanical, and other electromechanical systems. Includes instruction in prototype testing, manufacturing and operational testing, systems analysis and maintenance procedures, and report preparation. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS
    • Medical/Clinical Assistant
      • A program that prepares individuals, under the supervision of physicians, to provide medical office administrative services and perform clinical duties including patient intake and care, routine diagnostic and recording procedures, pre-examination and examination assistance, and the administration of medications and first aid. Includes instruction in basic anatomy and physiology; medical terminology; medical law and ethics; patient psychology and communications; medical office procedures; and clinical diagnostic, examination, testing, and treatment procedures. See other colleges that offer this major
  • HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
    • Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
      • A program that focuses on the criminal justice system, its organizational components and processes, and its legal and public policy contexts. Includes instruction in criminal law and policy, police and correctional systems organization, the administration of justice and the judiciary, and public attitudes regarding criminal justice issues. See other colleges that offer this major
  • LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES
    • Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
      • A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs. See other colleges that offer this major
  • MECHANIC AND REPAIR TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
    • Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply technical knowledge and skills to repair, service, and maintain all types of automobiles. Includes instruction in brake systems, electrical systems, engine performance, engine repair, suspension and steering, automatic and manual transmissions and drive trains, and heating and air condition systems. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other
  • MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES
  • PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, FITNESS, AND KINESIOLOGY
    • Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
      • A program that focuses on the principles underlying recreational and leisure activities, and the practices involved in providing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and services for the general public. See other colleges that offer this major
  • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
    • PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS
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Admissions

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$0
Graduate
No information
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
63%
Male Students
37%
Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian78.61%
  2. Not Specified6.73%
  3. American Indian/Alaska Native6.73%
  4. Hispanic/Latino3.17%
  5. Two Or More Ethnicities2.97%
  6. Black1.39%
  7. Asian0.2%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.2%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

697

Undergraduate students

697

Full Time Students
34%
Part Time Students
66%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children
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