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.
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 ==
History and Mission
The history of Maine's community colleges began with the creation of the Maine Vocational Institute (MVI) in Augusta. == Member Institutions ==