Washington County Community College
Calais, ME
School Background
2022 Undergraduate Enrollment: 230
Graduate Enrollment: 0
Associate's Colleges: High Career & Technical-High Traditional
Highest degree awarded:
Associate
Religious Affiliation:
None
Campus Details
Town: Remote (in urban cluster more than 35 miles from an urbanized area)
Two-year, very small
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mixed part/full-time
Applicant and Admittance Traits
2022 Admission Rate: 0%
Male/Female: 60% / 40% (2017)
First generation college students: 44.1% (2017)
Percentage of students who are married when enrolled: 8.4% (2017)
Percentage of students who are veterans: 4.2% (2007)
Test scores for admission:
Appliants applying to 2+ schools: 30.5% (2017)
Appliants applying to 3+ schools: 16.4% (2017)
Appliants applying to 4+ schools: 7.9% (2015)
Appliants applying to 5+ schools: 3.8% (2015)
Ethnicity Information
White: 77.0%
Black: 0.4%
Hispanic: 3.5%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 7.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.6%
Non-resident alien: 0.9%
Unknown race: 7.0%
Black: 0.4%
Hispanic: 3.5%
Asian: 1.3%
American Indian/Alaska Native: 7.4%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander: 0.0%
2+ races: 2.6%
Non-resident alien: 0.9%
Unknown race: 7.0%
Costs & Fees
2022 Average Tuition & Fees (Room/Board/Books): $12,689
In-State tuition: $3,859Out-of-State tuition: $6,739
Estimated books and supplies: $1,400 (2022)
Estimated on-campus room & board: $5,430 (2022)
Estimated on-campus other fees: $2,800 (2022)
Estimated off-campus room & board: $5,688 (2022)
Estimated off-campus other fees: $2,800 (2022)
Average Family Income: $41,727 (2017)
Median Family Income: $24,686 (2017)
Scholarships & Financial Aid
Percentage of students receiving Pell Grant: 48.0%Percentage of students with Federal Loans: 9.0%
Median federal loan debt at graduation: $5,200 (2019)
Median federal loan payment:
| Household Income | Net Cost |
|---|---|
| 0-$30k | $5,014 |
| $30k-48k | $4,748 |
| $48k-75k | $7,462 |
| $75k-110k | $10,564 |
| $110k+ | $12,689 |
Graduate Outcomes & Job Placements
4-year graduation rate: 0%6-year graduation rate: 0%
1 year post-graduation workforce participation:
Loans
Median federal debt for graduates: $5,200 (2019)Median federal debt for non-graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for first-generation graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Median federal debt for Pell grant recipient graduates: $5,500 (2021)
Ability to Repay Loans
| Graduates, % of Loans in Repayment (Non-delinquent/default) |
Percentage |
|---|---|
| @1 Year | 48.7% (2015) |
| @3 year | 51.3% (2017) |
| @5 year | 56.7% (2017) |
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid (Non-delinquent/default) - Pell Grant Recipients: 33.7% (2015)
1-year Graduate % of Loans being Repaid - 1st Generation Attendees: 36.4% (2015)
Earnings Power
Median earnings, 1 year post graduation:Median earnings, 4 years post graduation: $32,193 (2020)
Popular Majors
| Type of Degree | Major | 2022 Graduates | Median Federal Debt | Median Monthly Payment | 1yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) | 4yr Median Earnings (monthly gross) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate's Degree | Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Education, General. | 4 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Human Services, General. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Electrical and Power Transmission Installers. | 13 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance Technology/Technician (HAC, HACR, HVAC, HVACR). | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies. | 10 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 23 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Vehicle Maintenance and Repair Technologies. | 7 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Mechanic and Repair Technologies/Technicians, Other. | 8 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Precision Metal Working. | 15 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Ground Transportation. | 9 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Health and Medical Administrative Services. | 3 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Allied Health and Medical Assisting Services. | 5 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions. | 1 | ||||
| Associate's Degree | Business Administration, Management and Operations. | 4 | ||||
| Undergraduate Certificate or Diploma | Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations. | 3 |
Campus Resources
Average faculty salary: $57,870Full time faculty: 55%
Undergraduate student-to-faculty ratio: 7.0
School's endowment start of year: $540,537 (2022)
School's endowment end of year: $655,566 (2022)