“Public community college in Presque Isle, Maine on the grounds of a former Air Force base.”
Northern Maine Community College is a public community college in Presque Isle, Maine, part of the Maine Community College System. Its 87-acre campus was founded in 1961 on the grounds of the former Presque Isle Air Force Base and offers 30+ associate degree and certificate programs.
Visa, OPT, H-1B alumni outcomes, and acceptance rates by country — sourced from FOIA, USCIS H-1B Hub, and DHS SEVIS.
The deep admissions playbook beyond the headline acceptance rate — round-by-round breakdowns, nationality data, requirements, and contact paths.
Domestic
$4,156
/yr
Out-of-State / Intl
$7,036
/yr
Beyond the sticker price — every named scholarship, the financial aid policy, need-aware notes, and a personalized net-cost estimate.
How life on campus actually feels — clubs, sports, traditions, housing realities, and how the school integrates with its city.
Hands-on trades programs rooted in NMCC's technical-college heritage.
Clinical programs including a dedicated nursing-application track.
Business and technology programs preparing students for direct employment or transfer.
Transfer-oriented associate degrees for students continuing to four-year institutions.
Short-term credentials and employer training.
Where alumni go after graduation — top industries, grad-school continuation, and the qualitative outcomes story.
Sticker price (annual, out-of-state): $7,036
Net-cost estimate is US-resident-only — international applicants are typically excluded from need-based aid at most schools and should treat the sticker price as the planning baseline.
