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| Type | State community college system |
|---|---|
| Established | 1946; 79 years ago (1946) |
| President | David Daigler |
| Students | 19,447 |
| Location | , U.S. |
| Colors | Blue Green White |
| Website | mccs |
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TheMaine Community College System isMaine'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.[1]
In fall 2015:
The history of Maine's community colleges began with the creation of the Maine Vocational Institute (MVI) in Augusta.
| Institution | Location | Established | Enrollment[1] (Fall 2024) | Nickname | Colors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland andBrunswick | 1946 | 7,900 | SeaWolves | |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn | 1963 | 4,754 | Mustangs | |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor | 1966 | 2,719 | Golden Eagles | |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield | 1969 | 2,489 | Lynxes | |
| York County Community College | Wells | 1994 | 1,875 | Hawks | |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle | 1961 | 808 | Falcons | |
| Washington County Community College | Calais | 1969 | 805 | Golden Eagles |
