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Washington County Community College

Calais, ME·Public·www.wccc.me.edu/

Campus Identity

Washington County Community College is a public community college in Calais, ME. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 87/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

At a Glance

Washington County Community College is a public community college in Calais, ME. CollegeCove's campus safety score is 87/100 (Pretty Safe), based on U.S. Department of Education Clery Act data.

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Acceptance Rate
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ACT Score (50th %ile)
$2,880
In-State Tuition
+$979 fees
$5,760
Out-of-State Tuition
+$979 fees
$7,968
Room & Board
15 meals/week
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Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students
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Yield Rate
Admitted students who enrolled
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Athletics

Campus Lifestyle

School Size & Setting

Under 1,000

Rural setting

Beach Access

72 miles

Bar Harbor, ME

Ski Access

60 miles

Mt. Jefferson

Weather

Cold Climate

37°F avg school-year

Nearby Ski Resorts

Mt. Jefferson

Maine

60 mi away
12 skiable acres3 lifts
New Hermon Mountain

Maine

91 mi away
70 skiable acres3 lifts
98 mi away

Nearest Beach

Bar Harbor, ME

Ocean access within 71.5 miles

72 mi away

Average Monthly Temperature

1991–2020 Climate Normals · Calais, ME

20°Jan22°Feb31°Mar41°Apr52°May60°Jun67°Jul66°Aug59°Sep48°Oct38°Nov27°Dec

Station: ROBBINSTON · Source: NOAA NCEI

On Campus Safety Score

2021–2023 U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security data normalized per 1,000 students

87/100
Pretty Safe
PersonalSafetyPropertySafetyParty SceneSafety10010036
100/100
Personal
assault, rape, stalking, dating and domestic violence
100/100
Property
burglary, vehicle theft, arson
36/100
Party Scene
drug, alcohol & weapons enforcement

On Campus Safety data from the U.S. Dept. of Education Clery Act Database, normalized per 1,000 enrolled students. Higher scores indicate a safer environment. Review detailed data on the U.S. Dept. of Education Campus Safety and Security website.

Cost Breakdown

Annual costs for the 2023–24 academic year. Source: IPEDS/NCES 2024.

Tuition
$2,880$5,760
Fees
$979$979
Room & Board
$7,968$7,968
Total
$11,827$14,707
In-StateOut-of-State
Meal Plan: 15 meals/week

These are sticker prices. Your actual cost may be much lower with financial aid.

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Fields of Study

32 programs offered

Most Popular Programs

Electrical and Power Transmission InstallersCertificate
12 grads/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsAssociate's
7 grads/yr
Ground TransportationCertificate
7 grads/yr
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, GeneralCertificate
7 grads/yr
Education, GeneralAssociate's
6 grads/yr

Bar width proportional to graduates per year. Earnings = median 4 years after graduation.

Electrical and Power Transmission Installers
Certificate12 grads
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods
Associate's7 grads
Ground Transportation
Certificate7 grads
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General
Certificate7 grads
Education, General
Associate's6 grads
Precision Metal Working
Certificate6 grads
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Associate's6 grads
Electromechanical Technologies/Technicians
Associate's5 grads
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Associate's5 grads
Heavy/Industrial Equipment Maintenance Technologies/Technicians
Certificate5 grads

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect graduates working and not enrolled full-time. Data suppressed (shown as —) for programs with fewer than 30 graduates. Most recent available year.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Washington County Community College located?

Washington County Community College is located in Calais, ME. The main campus address is One College Drive, Calais, ME. It is a public institution offering 2-year associate degree programs.

How much does it cost to attend Washington County Community College?

For the 2023–24 academic year, Washington County Community College charges $2,880/year for in-state students and $5,760/year for out-of-state students. Including room and board ($7,968/year), the total estimated cost for out-of-state students is approximately $6,739/year. Financial aid, scholarships, and grants can significantly reduce this cost — use Washington County Community College's net price calculator for a personalized estimate.

Is Washington County Community College the right fit for me?

Whether Washington County Community College is right for you depends on your academic goals, budget, lifestyle preferences, and career aspirations. Key factors to consider: admissions requirements, cost ($5,760/year out-of-state), campus culture in Calais, and available programs. Use CollegeCove's compare tool to weigh Washington County Community College against similar schools side-by-side.

Data sourced from IPEDS/NCES 2024. Always verify with Washington County Community College directly for the most current information.

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Quick Facts

Type
Public
Location
Calais, ME
Size
Under 1,000
Degrees Offered
Associate's, Certificates
School Year Weather
Cold · 37°F avg
On Campus Safety Score
87/100
Nearest Airport
Houlton, ME (HUL) · 71 mialso BHB (74 mi), BGR (81 mi)

Location

Calais, ME

Data Sources: Admissions, cost, and enrollment data sourced from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) (NCES, 2024 survey year). Fields of Study data sourced from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. On Campus Safety Score computed from Clery Act data (U.S. Dept. of Education, 3-year average normalized per 1,000 students). Data may not reflect most recent changes. Always verify with the institution directly.