Washington County Community College Tuition & Completion
Washington County Community College is a public community college in Calais, Maine, enrolling about 443 students. The college offers associate degrees, career certificates, and transfer pathways to four-year universities. Typical net price after grant aid is about $5,149 for students who receive it, compared with published tuition near $4,156. Student demographics in federal data include White (69.1%) and American Indian or Alaska Native (9.5%) among the largest enrollment groups.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $4,156
- 2024 Average Net Price: $5,149 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: N/A Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 443 71.8% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 55.17%
- Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
- First-Generation Students: 44.1%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 0.0% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 6.6% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 39.7%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,154
- Room & Board: $8,118 annual estimate
Washington County Community College: what the data shows
Common questions about Washington County Community College, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Washington County Community College?
Washington County Community College is located in Calais, ME (ZIP 04619).
Is Washington County Community College public or private?
Washington County Community College is a Public institution.
How much does Washington County Community College cost?
Published tuition: $4,156 in-state, $7,036 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $5,149.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $4,232 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,748 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $7,228 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $5,910 |
| $110,001+ | $8,933 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $16,624.
How big is Washington County Community College?
Total enrollment: 443 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,154 students.
About 72% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Washington County Community College?
150%-time completion rate: 55.17%.
First-year retention: 60.8%.
What do graduates of Washington County Community College earn?
Median earnings: $34,407 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
38.69% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Washington County Community College known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Electrician (16 completions)
- Health Professions and Related Programs (13 completions)
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician (10 completions)
- Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician (10 completions)
- Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling (9 completions)
- Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation (7 completions)
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies (7 completions)
- Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician (6 completions)
- Welding Technology/Welder (6 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (6 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Washington County Community College a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show completion rate 55.17%; median earnings $34,407 at 10 years; net price $5,149. 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 Washington County Community College was $4,156.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$5,149
2024 Value
In 2024 Washington County Community College had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $5,149.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$20,596 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$5,149 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$16,624 4-Year In-State Tuition
$28,144 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$8,118 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,400 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$13,674 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$54,696 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for Washington County Community College.
Financial Aid by Income Level
38.69% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
7.45% 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 Washington 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 Washington 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 | $3,580 | $6,960 | $7,392 |
| 2014 | $3,630 | $7,058 | $6,015 |
| 2015 | $3,630 | $7,058 | $4,175 |
| 2016 | $3,719 | $7,238 | $4,268 |
| 2017 | $3,636 | $7,272 | $4,327 |
| 2018 | $3,722 | $7,444 | $6,648 |
| 2019 | $3,784 | $7,568 | $6,153 |
| 2020 | $3,850 | $7,700 | $6,307 |
| 2021 | $3,859 | $6,739 | $6,095 |
| 2022 | $3,687 | $6,567 | $4,277 |
| 2023 | $3,687 | $6,567 | $3,994 |
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
Washington County Community College reported total enrollment of about 443 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (69.1%), American Indian or Alaska Native (9.5%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (7.4%). About 38.69% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 44.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
71.8% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Washington County Community College in 2024 is 443 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,154 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
60.8%
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 69.1%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
46.55% 100% Completion Time
55.17% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 46.55% of students graduating from Washington County Community College completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Electrician: 100% male / 0% female
- Health Professions and Related Programs: 15% male / 85% female
- Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 100% male / 0% 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 Washington County Community College.
Return on Investment
$34,407 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
1570.57% Return on Investment
Financial value analysis for Washington County Community College.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 24 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Electrician: 16 completions
2. Health Professions and Related Programs: 13 completions
3. Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician: 10 completions
4. Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician: 10 completions
5. Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling: 9 completions
6. Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation: 7 completions
7. Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies: 7 completions
8. Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician: 6 completions
9. Welding Technology/Welder: 6 completions
Most popular programs at Washington County Community College.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Washington County Community College graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for Washington County Community College from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 39.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,026
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $10,815
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
Washington County Community College is a public institution located in Calais, ME, classified as Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Electrician, Health Professions and Related Programs, Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician. Enrollment is approximately 443 students. Student body composition includes White (69.1%), American Indian or Alaska Native (9.5%), Race/ethnicity unknown (7.4%). The 150%-time completion rate is 55.17%. Approximately 38.69% of students receive Pell Grants. About 44.1% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Associate's Colleges: High Vocational & Technical-High Traditional
Location
Calais, ME 04619
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Washington County Community College provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Washington County Community College located?
Washington County Community College is located in Calais, ME.
How much does Washington County Community College cost?
Reported tuition is $4,156 and average net price is $5,149 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $8,118 annually.
What is the student body demographics at Washington County Community College?
Washington County Community College reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,154 students, White (69.1%), American Indian or Alaska Native (9.5%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Washington County Community College?
About 44.1% of students at Washington County Community College are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of Washington County Community College earn?
Median earnings are N/A six years after entry and $34,407 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Washington County Community College?
The 150%-time completion rate is 55.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
Is Washington County Community College public or private?
Washington County Community College is a public institution located in Calais, ME.
Is Washington County Community College an HBCU?
No. Washington County Community College is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Washington County Community College a tribal college?
No. Washington County Community College is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Washington County Community College a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Washington County Community College does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.2%).
Is Washington County Community College religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Washington 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.