C+

Above Average

Score: 55/100

Overall (traditional)

C+

Outcome Rating

58/100 · earnings-weighted

Washington County Community College

2-Year Public

📍 Calais, Maine 04619

🌐 www.wccc.me.edu/

Washington County Community College — tuition $2,880 in-state, $5,760 out-of-state

Outcomes

52/100

Affordability

B+

81/100

Resources

67/100

Experience

C+

57/100

Prestige

17/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

685

Total Enrollment

43%

Graduation Rate

61%

Retention Rate

10.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

N/A

Acceptance Rate

$3,994

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near Washington County Community College ▼

27% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$166,586

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,026

1-Year Change

+11.4%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Washington County Community College, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$34,407

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

55.2%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

38.7%

Students receiving Pell grants

Earnings rank: 64th percentile among certificate-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ME wage index 0.89). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

For parents & investors

The Washington County Community College Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $166,586
Avg rent near campus: $1,026/mo — vs ~$449/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 04666 (6.0% cap, Pembroke)

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Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$2,880	$5,760
Room	$4,038
Board	$1,570
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$13,495	$16,375

Financial Aid

98%

Receive Any Aid

61%

Receive Pell Grants

23%

Take Out Loans

$3,994

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$2,750
$30,001 - $48,000	$2,109
$48,001 - $75,000	$3,081
$75,001 - $110,000	$7,602
$110,001+	$6,998

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Electrician 16 grads/yr Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences, General 13 grads/yr Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Small Engine Mechanics and Repair Technology/Technician 10 grads/yr Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling 9 grads/yr Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies 7 grads/yr Construction/Heavy Equipment/Earthmoving Equipment Operation 7 grads/yr Diesel Mechanics Technology/Technician 6 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 6 grads/yr Welding Technology/Welder 6 grads/yr Medical Administrative/Executive Assistant and Medical Secretary 5 grads/yr Electromechanical/Electromechanical Engineering Technology/Technician 4 grads/yr Education, General 4 grads/yr Phlebotomy Technician/Phlebotomist 4 grads/yr Early Childhood Education and Teaching 3 grads/yr Heavy Equipment Maintenance Technology/Technician 3 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 3 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Safety Studies 3 grads/yr Human Services, General 3 grads/yr Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians, Other 2 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from Washington County Community College's top programs commonly pursue.

Signal and track switch repairers

$84k/yr 8,700 jobs

First-line supervisors of construction trades and extraction workers

$79k/yr 921,600 jobs

Electricians

$62k/yr 818,700 jobs

Security and fire alarm systems installers

$59k/yr 85,900 jobs

Electrical and electronics installers and repairers, transportation equipment

$83k/yr 7,000 jobs

Automotive service technicians and mechanics

$50k/yr 805,600 jobs

Electronic equipment installers and repairers, motor vehicles

$48k/yr 10,300 jobs

Motorboat mechanics and service technicians

$55k/yr 26,200 jobs

Student Demographics

685

Total Students

61%

Women

40%

Traditional Age (18-24)

27%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 76%

Hispanic 4%

Black 4%

Asian 1%

Two or More 3%

Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 51%

Off-Campus (Renters) 27%

With Family 22%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~185 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 40%

Hybrid (Some Online) 19%

Fully Online 41%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 40%

25-64 (Adult) 39%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Washington County Community College?

Acceptance rate data is not available for this institution. Many schools with open enrollment or specialized programs do not report traditional acceptance rates.

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

Tuition at Washington County Community College is $2,880 for in-state students and $5,760 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $3,994.

What is the graduation rate at Washington County Community College?

The graduation rate at Washington County Community College is 43%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is Washington County Community College a good school?

Washington County Community College has a Repit College Score of 55/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (B+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (B): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (C+): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

How many students attend Washington County Community College?

Washington County Community College has a total enrollment of 685 students.

Is there rental demand near Washington County Community College?

Yes! Approximately 27% of students at Washington County Community College live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 185 students who need rental housing near campus. This represents significant rental demand, which affects housing availability and pricing in the Calais area.

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