Northern Maine Community College
Presque Isle, ME 04769-2016
About Northern Maine Community College
Northern Maine Community College is a public community college in Presque Isle, Maine, enrolling about 638 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $7,181 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,156. Student demographics in federal data include White (85.6%) and Non-Resident Alien (3.8%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key findings
- Northern Maine Community College charges 25% below the national public median tuition ($4,156).
- Versus the Maine median, sticker tuition is about 0.3×.
- Average net price runs below the Maine median net price.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 42.31%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $43,348.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Northern Maine Community College is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 1409% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northern Maine Community College | $4,156 | $7,181 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Maine (state median) | $12,983 | $8,205 | 28 |
| Town (locale median) | $9,600 | $14,971 | 1,517 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Northern Maine Community College really?
Key findings
- Northern Maine Community College charges 25% below the national public median tuition ($4,156).
- Versus the Maine median, sticker tuition is about 0.3×.
- Average net price runs below the Maine median net price.
Northern Maine Community College tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $4,156
Finding Northern Maine Community College charges 25% below the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $4,156. That is 25% below the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Maine median ($12,983), sticker tuition is about 0.3×. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is about 0.3×.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Northern Maine Community College versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Northern Maine Community College versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Northern Maine Community College is $7,181.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $7,181 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $1,024 below the Maine median net price. Versus town campuses, net price runs $7,790 below the locale median.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Northern Maine Community College, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Northern Maine Community College: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Northern Maine Community College—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$4,156
Out-of-state tuition
$7,036
Avg. net price
$7,181
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $0–$30,000 | $6,750 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $5,629 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $8,214 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,220 |
| $110,001+ | $13,068 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,624. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Northern Maine Community College is known for
Top program completions
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse26
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training23
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder20
- Electrician17
- Business Administration and Management, General13
See earnings & programs for more.
Is Northern Maine Community College a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Northern Maine Community College is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Northern Maine Community College.
Campus
Location
Presque Isle, ME
City / state
- ZIP
- 04769-2016
- NCES locale
- Town remote
Compared with Town campuses nationally, net price is about 0.5× the median for Town campuses ($14,971 median).
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- New England
- Carnegie
- Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional
Size
Enrollment
638
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,260
- Full-time share
- 58%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$10,825
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 55.57%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Northern Maine Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Northern Maine 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 Northern Maine 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 | $3,308 | $5,948 | $11,881 |
| 2014 | $3,368 | $6,068 | $10,680 |
| 2015 | $3,376 | $6,076 | $10,712 |
| 2016 | $3,464 | $6,224 | $10,423 |
| 2017 | $3,681 | $6,441 | $9,413 |
| 2018 | $3,741 | $6,561 | $9,127 |
| 2019 | $3,741 | $6,561 | $9,206 |
| 2020 | $3,830 | $6,710 | $9,352 |
| 2021 | $3,830 | $6,710 | $11,660 |
| 2022 | $3,730 | $6,610 | $8,783 |
| 2023 | $3,880 | $6,760 | $8,416 |
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution.
Admissions funnel data is not available for this institution.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Score distribution is not available for this institution.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA range is not available for this institution.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Northern Maine Community College reported total enrollment of about 638 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 48% male and 52% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (85.6%), Non-Resident Alien (3.8%), and Hispanic or Latino (3.1%). About 55.57% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 46.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
57.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Northern Maine Community College in 2024 is 638 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,260 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
48.3%
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
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
Time to Complete
33.65% 100% Completion Time
42.31% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 33.65% of students graduating from Northern Maine Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 4% male / 96% female
- Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training: 17% male / 83% female
- Medical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder: 0% male / 100% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Northern Maine Community College graduates earn a median of $43,348 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Northern Maine Community College.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $43,348. Median federal loan debt: $10,825. Average net price used in cost models: $7,181.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Northern Maine Community College graduates report median earnings of $43,348 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Northern Maine Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Northern Maine Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Northern Maine Community College graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Northern Maine Community College—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$4.2M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Maine median 0.27× the median ($15.4M)
- New England median 0.10× the median ($42.9M)
- U.S. median 0.16× the median ($26.4M)
- Maine median 0.67× the median ($12,087)
- New England median 0.35× the median ($23,268)
- U.S. median 0.67× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 78.4%
- Maine median 25.3 pp above median (53.1%)
- New England median 25.2 pp above median (53.3%)
- U.S. median 20.5 pp above median (58.0%)
- Average faculty salary (monthly): $7,297
- Maine median near the median ($7,625)
- New England median 0.79× the median ($9,262)
- U.S. median near the median ($7,615)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $16,828
- Maine median 1.7× the median ($9,650)
- New England median 1.7× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 2.3× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Northern Maine Community College at a glance
Northern Maine Community College
Northern Maine Community College is a public institution in Presque Isle, ME, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-Mixed Traditional/Nontraditional.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Registered Nursing/Registered NurseLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingMedical Insurance Coding Specialist/Coder
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian85.6%Non-Resident Alien3.8%Hispanic or Latino3.1%
Schools near Northern Maine Community College
Other campuses in Presque Isle, ME when available, plus nearby institutions in Maine.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade D) within Maine, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Northern Maine Community College located?
Northern Maine Community College is located in Presque Isle, ME.
What is Northern Maine Community College's tuition?
Northern Maine Community College tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $4,156 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $7,181 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Northern Maine Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,156 and average net price is $7,181 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,598 annually.
What explains Northern Maine Community College's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($7,181), completion (42.3% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($43,348). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Northern Maine Community College?
Northern Maine Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,260 students, White (85.6%), Non-Resident Alien (3.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Northern Maine Community College?
About 46.7% of students at Northern Maine Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Northern Maine Community College earn?
Median earnings are $34,802 six years after entry and $43,348 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Northern Maine Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 42.3% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Northern Maine Community College students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $10,825.
Is Northern Maine Community College public or private?
Northern Maine Community College is a public institution located in Presque Isle, ME.
Is Northern Maine Community College an HBCU?
No. Northern Maine Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Northern Maine Community College a tribal college?
No. Northern Maine Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
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
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.