York County Community College Tuition & Completion (2026)
York County Community College is a public community college in Wells, Maine, enrolling about 1,133 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,875 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,156. Student demographics in federal data include White (82.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (4.0%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,156
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,875 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,133 42.4% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 33.83%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
- First-Generation Students: 48.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.8% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 11.2% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 11.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 2,515
- Room & Board: $12,309 annual estimate
York County Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about York County Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is York County Community College?
York County Community College is located in Wells, ME (ZIP 04090).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is York County Community College public or private?
York County Community College is a Public institution.
How much does York County Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,156 in-state, $7,036 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,875.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $3,948 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,217 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,506 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $9,732 |
| $110,001+ | $3,091 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,624.
How big is York County Community College?
Total enrollment: 1,133 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 2,515 students.
About 42% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at York County Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 33.83%.
First-year retention: 56.8%.
What do graduates of York County Community College earn?
Median earnings: $40,535 six years after entry; $44,873 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $8,861.
24.92% of students receive Pell grants.
What is York County Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Public Administration and Social Service (83 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (62 completions)
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General (26 completions)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (23 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (22 completions)
- Electrician (22 completions)
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant (20 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (20 completions)
- Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects (10 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (10 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is York County Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 33.83%; median earnings $44,873 at 10 years; net price $5,875. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$4,156
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at York County Community College was $4,156.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,875
2024 Value
In 2024 York County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,875.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$23,500 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,875 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,624 4-Year In-State Tuition
$28,144 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$12,309 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$17,865 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$71,460 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for York County Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.92% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
6.00% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at York County Community College was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for York County Community College in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $3,420 | $6,060 | $9,393 |
| 2014 | $3,480 | $6,180 | $10,266 |
| 2015 | $3,480 | $6,180 | $8,671 |
| 2016 | $3,540 | $6,300 | $9,702 |
| 2017 | $3,570 | $6,330 | $8,543 |
| 2018 | $3,630 | $6,450 | $8,661 |
| 2019 | $3,630 | $6,450 | $8,359 |
| 2020 | $3,720 | $6,600 | $8,388 |
| 2021 | $3,866 | $6,746 | $10,629 |
| 2022 | $3,760 | $6,640 | $6,316 |
| 2023 | $3,866 | $6,746 | $7,025 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
York County Community College reported total enrollment of about 1,133 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 34% male and 66% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (82.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%), and Black or African American (3.8%). About 24.92% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 48.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
42.4% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at York County Community College in 2024 is 1,133 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 2,515 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
56.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 82.3%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
22.56% 100% Completion Time
33.83% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 22.56% of students graduating from York County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Public Administration and Social Service: 16% male / 84% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 42% male / 58% female
- Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General: 73% male / 27% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for York County Community College.
Return on Investment
$8,861 Median Student Debt
$44,873 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
19.75% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1809.49% Return on Investment
2.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for York County Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Public Administration and Social Service: 83 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 62 completions
3. Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General: 26 completions
4. Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 23 completions
5. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 22 completions
6. Electrician: 22 completions
7. Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant: 20 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 20 completions
9. Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special Effects: 10 completions
Most popular programs at York County Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for York County Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for York County Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 11.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,381
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $4,306
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
York County Community College is a public institution located in Wells, ME, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Public Administration and Social Service, Business Administration and Management, General, Drafting and Design Technology/Technician, General. Enrollment is approximately 1,133 students. Student body composition includes White (82.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%), Black or African American (3.8%). The 150%-time completion rate is 33.83%. Approximately 24.92% of students receive Pell Grants. About 48.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Location
Wells, ME 04090
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 33.83% graduation rate at York County Community College falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is York County Community College located?
York County Community College is located in Wells, ME.
How much does York County Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,156 and average net price is $5,875 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,309 annually.
What is the student body demographics at York County Community College?
York County Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 2,515 students, White (82.3%), Hispanic or Latino (4.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend York County Community College?
About 48.1% of students at York County Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of York County Community College earn?
Median earnings are $40,535 six years after entry and $44,873 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at York County Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 33.8% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do York County Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $8,861.
Is York County Community College public or private?
York County Community College is a public institution located in Wells, ME.
Is York County Community College an HBCU?
No. York County Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is York County Community College a tribal college?
No. York County Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is York County Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, York County Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 4.0%).
Is York County Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for York County Community College in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Maine college costs
- Maine colleges by ROI
- Maine trade schools profile
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maine
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.