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Central Maine Community College
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Annual Tuition
$3,864
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
Open
Open Admission
Graduation Rate
24.6%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$42,448
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
Central Maine Community College is a distinguished Public, 2-Year institution located in Auburn, ME. With a competitive tuition profile of $3,864, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 24.6% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 2-Year Cost
$7,728
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
0.6 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$12,448
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$116,752
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$241,232
Long-term projected return on your education investment
Graduation Rate: 25%
Students who don't graduate may still carry debt without the full earnings benefit. Consider program-specific outcomes in the Career Paths section below.
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at Central Maine Community College is $12,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$3,864
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
Grant Aid (IPEDS 2021)
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
57.2%
Success
24.6%
In-State Cost
$3,864
Age 25+ Students
20.8%
Carnegie Class
Carnegie 4
Working at 6yr
190 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Auburn
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$756
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$877
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,111
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Auburn metropolitan area.