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Maine Community College System

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Maine Community College System
TypeState community college system
Established1946; 78 years ago (1946)
PresidentDavid Daigler
Students19,447
Location,
U.S.
Colors  Blue
  Green
  White
Websitemccs.me.edu

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]

Maine Community College System Locations.

Who the colleges serve

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In 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

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The history of Maine's community colleges began with the creation of the Maine Vocational Institute (MVI) in Augusta.

Member Institutions

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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

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  1. ^ "Maine Community College System 2015-16 Fact Sheet" (PDF). Maine Community College System. December 2015.
  2. ^ "About MCCS". About MCCS. Maine Community College System.