by our College Data Analytics TeamHow long does it take to earn a degree at Northern Maine Community College? Find out how many students return after their freshman year, how long it takes to graduate, and what happens to the students who don't.
The freshmen retention rate applies to first-time / full-time students who come back for their second year.
With 53% students making it past their freshmen year, Northern Maine Community College has freshmen retention rates similar to the national average.
Nationwide, the average first to second year retention rate is 70.57%.
When looking at just colleges and universities in Maine, the average is 71.23%.
| Retention Rate | |
|---|---|
| Northern Maine Community College | 53% |
| Nationwide | 70.57% |
| Maine | 71.23% |
Of the 162 students in the class of 2015, how many completed their degree on time?
After four years 47% of the cohort graduated. After six years 44% had completed their degree, and 44% after eight years.
According to the National Center for Education Statistics, a student is considered to have graduated on time if they complete their degree within six years, making the official Northern Maine Community College graduation rate 44%.
| Completion Within | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 152 | 41% |
| Six Years | 162 | 44% |
| Eight Years | 3 | 0% |
| Did Not Complete | 206 | 56% |
Approximately 206 students or 56% of the cohort did not complete their degree within eight years.
What happened to the 206 students who did not complete their degree?
0 are still enrolled.
54 transferred to another institution.
Northern Maine Community College lost contact with the remaining 148 who we assumed dropped out.
| Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.0% |
| Transferred | 54 | 26.2% |
| Dropped Out | 148 | 71.8% |
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25 are much more likely to graduate in four years. Some schools cater to mostly traditional students while others cater to 'non-traditional' students. So called 'non-traditional' students include part-time students or those who may be returning after an absense. It is common for part-time and/or adult students to take longer to graduate.
Traditional Students:
First-time, full-time students under the age of 25.
Non-Traditional Students:
Any student that is not first-time, full-time, and under the age of 25.
The majority of students at Northern Maine Community College are considered 'traditional students' who are first-time attending full-time.
Examining the graduation rates of the specific cohorts shown below may be more revealing than looking at the overall graduaton rates.
First-time / full-time students at Northern Maine Community College represent 54% of the students in the class of 2015, and 59.26% of Northern Maine Community College bachelor's degree graduations.
With a four-year graduation rate of 47%, first-time students in the Northern Maine Community College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were more likely than average to graduate on time.
After six years, the Northern Maine Community College graduation rate was 48%, and by the eight year mark, 48% of the cohort had completed their degree.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is 37.92% after four years, 46.43% after six years, and 47.82% after eight years.
| First-Time / Full-Time Completions | Northern Maine Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 47% | 37.92% |
| Six Years | 48% | 46.43% |
| Eight Years | 48% | 47.82% |
104 first-time / full-time students or 52% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
19 transferred to another institution.
Northern Maine Community College lost contact with the remaining 84 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Full-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 19 | 18.27% |
| Dropped Out | 84 | 80.77% |
First-time / part-time students at Northern Maine Community College represent 13.67% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six-year graduation rate of 20%, first-time, part-time students in the Northern Maine Community College class of 2015 who attended classes full-time were less likely than average to graduate on time.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 22%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 14.37% after four years, 21.59% after six years, 23.72% after eight years.
| First-Time / Part-Time Completions | Northern Maine Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 14% | 14.37% |
| Six Years | 20% | 21.59% |
| Eight Years | 22% | 23.72% |
39 first-time / part-time students or 78% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
3 are still enrolled.
10 transferred to another institution.
Northern Maine Community College lost contact with the remaining 26 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 3 | 7.69% |
| Transferred | 10 | 25.64% |
| Dropped Out | 26 | 66.67% |
81 Northern Maine Community College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 21.72% of the students in the class of 2015.
Non first-time students could include transfer students or adults who have returned to school after an absense.
With a six year graduation rate of 54%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate higher than the national average for students in this category.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 56%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes full-time is: 49.57% after four years, 53.83% after six years, and 55.07% after eight years.
| Returning / Full-Time Completions | Northern Maine Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 49.57% |
| Six Years | 54% | 53.83% |
| Eight Years | 56% | 55.07% |
36 non first-time / part-time students or 44% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
13 transferred to another institution.
Northern Maine Community College lost contact with the remaining 23 who we assumed dropped out.
| First-Time / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 13 | 36.11% |
| Dropped Out | 23 | 63.89% |
40 Northern Maine Community College students were classified as full-time / not first-time. This represents 10.72% of the students in the class of 2015.
With a six year graduation rate of 30%, returning students in the class of 2015 and attended classes full-time had a graduation rate lower than the national average.
After eight years, the graduation rate was 33%.
Nationwide, the average graduation rate for non first-time undergraduates attending classes part-time is: 36.03% after six years, 36.03% after eight years.
| Returning / Part-Time Completions | Northern Maine Community College | Nationwide |
|---|---|---|
| Four Years | 0% | 30.46% |
| Six Years | 30% | 36.03% |
| Eight Years | 33% | 37.80% |
27 non first-time / part-time students or 67% did not complete their degree within eight years.
Of those who did not finish:
0 are still enrolled.
12 transferred to another institution.
Northern Maine Community College lost contact with the remaining 15 who we assumed dropped out.
| Returning / Part-Time Non-Completions | Undergraduates | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Still Enrolled | 0 | 0.00% |
| Transferred | 12 | 44.44% |
| Dropped Out | 15 | 55.56% |
