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York County Community College

Type 2 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Student to faculty ratio 14 to 1
Students retention rate 52%
On-time graduation rate 31%

Located in Wells, Maine, York County Community College is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of York County Community College is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

York County Community College is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 14-to-1, York County Community College emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at York County Community College is reported to be 31%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maine state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 35%.

The retention rate of students at York County Community College is 52% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maine is 70%, while the national average is 61%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at York County Community College do not continue their studies after the first year.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education

In-State Tuition & Fees

$3,866

Cost of attendance at York County Community College in 2022 for students from Maine.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average $10,171
National average $4,604

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$6,746

Cost of attendance at York County Community College in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 2 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average $21,798
National average $8,757

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 75 of freshman students at York County Community College received on average $4,241 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$4,241
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 47 41% $4,252 $199,858
Other Federal Grant 52 45% $4,494 $233,698
State Grant/Scholarships 43 37% $1,169 $50,248
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 70 60% $1,215 $85,032
Total Grant & Scholarships 87 75% $4,241 $368,978

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of York County Community College students who enrolled in 2018 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of York County Community College students is 31.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 23.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 44.8%.

31.4%

  • asian 100.0% 2 students
  • white 29.7% 38 students
  • unknown 50.0% 3 students
  • hispanic 40.0% 2 students
  • Mixed Race 33.3% 2 students

Athletic Associations

  • NSCAA
    National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

York County Community College provides the following additional services to its students
  • Remedial services
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

York County Community College offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic
  • Occupational

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
  • Credit for military training

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