The Maine Community College System is Maine's comprehensive two-year college system, offering nearly 300 technical, career, and transfer programs; customized training; and lifelong learning. Maine's seven community colleges are located in Auburn, Bangor, Fairfield/Hinckley, Presque Isle, South Portland/Brunswick, Calais, and Wells.
MCCS awarded 2,766 credentials in 2014-15, a 62% increase over the 1,712 credentials awarded in 2003-04, the year Maine's technical colleges became community colleges. In fall 2015, 17,464 students enrolled in credit courses.
Who the colleges serve In fall 2015: 93% of incoming MCCS students are Maine residents. 40% come directly from high school. 34% enter with some prior college. 59% of all students attend part-time. 70% of students are enrolled in career and occupational programs in fall 2015. The number of those students has increased 40% since the transition to community colleges in 2003. 78% of full-time, degree seeking students receive financial aid.
History and Mission The history of Maine's community colleges began with the creation of the Maine Vocational Institute (MVI) in Augusta.
Member Institutions InstitutionLocationEstablishedEnrollment (Fall 2024)NicknameColorsSouthern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland and Brunswick19467,900SeaWolves Central Maine Community CollegeAuburn19634,754Mustangs Eastern Maine Community CollegeBangor19662,719Golden Eagles Kennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield19692,489Lynxes York County Community CollegeWells19941,875Hawks Northern Maine Community CollegePresque Isle1961808Falcons Washington County Community CollegeCalais1969805Golden Eagles
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