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New England School of Communications
- 1 College Circle
- Bangor, ME 04401
- OPEID College Code: 02347100
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- General Phone: (207) 941-7176
- Dean of Education: Benjamin Haskell
- Website: www.nescom.edu
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 391
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Mission Statement
- The purpose of the New England School of Communications is to train students for entry level positions in Communication related industries. These industries include radio, television, digital-media, public relations, advertising, marketing and other media. The training is a combination of hands-on, using real world techniques, and classroom instruction. Qualified faculty, with relevant media experience, instruct students in all phases of their education.
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Other Special-Focus Institutions
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $15.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Formal Demonstration of Competencies Recommended
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Recommended
- TOEFL Required
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 247 | 106 | 353 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 111 (45%) | 32 (30%) | 143 (41%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 111 (100%) | 32 (100%) | 143 (100%) |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 90%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 86% | 40% | 42% | 11% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,647 | $1,360 | $698 | $408 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.7% | 5.7% | 7.4% |
| Number in Default | 5 | 5 | 7 |
| Number in Repayment | 133 | 87 | 94 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $10,270 | $9,750 | $9,440 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $10,270 | $9,750 | $9,440 |
| Books and Supplies | $750 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,550 | $6,290 | $6,080 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,000 | $2,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,570 | $18,790 | $18,270 |
| Out of State | $19,570 | $18,790 | $18,270 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $18,020 | $17,500 | $17,190 |
| Out of State | $18,020 | $17,500 | $17,190 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $13,020 | $12,500 | $12,190 |
| Out of State | $13,020 | $12,500 | $12,190 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Technology | ||
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies, Other | 23 | 41 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 391 Undergraduate: 391
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 295 Female: 96
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 295 Female: 96
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 373 Part-Time: 18
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 373 Part-Time: 18
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | - | - |
| American Indian | 2 | 0.5% |
| Black | 8 | 2% |
| Asian | 3 | 0.8% |
| Hispanic | 11 | 3% |
| White | 367 | 94% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 6 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 192 | 49% |
| Ages 20-21 | 113 | 29% |
| Ages 22-24 | 50 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 15 | 4% |
| Ages 30-34 | 11 | 3% |
| Ages 35-39 | 2 | 0.5% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2 | 0.5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 23 | 23 | - |
| Faculty Status | 13 | 13 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 8 | 8 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 8 | 8 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 5 | 5 | - |
| Other Professionals | 8 | 8 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 2 | 2 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2 | 2 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $29,766 (5) | $29,957 (4) | $29,000 (1) |
| Instructor | $29,766 (5) | $29,957 (4) | $29,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $33,940 (3) | $33,940 (3) | - (-) |
| Instructor | $33,940 (3) | $33,940 (3) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $29,017 (8) | $29,020 (7) | $29,000 (1) |
| Instructor | $29,017 (8) | $29,020 (7) | $29,000 (1) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 64%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 52% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 46% |
| Female | 64% |
| By Race | |
| Hispanic | 100% |
| White | 52% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 8% |
| 5 Years | 10% |
| 6 Years | 13% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 7 | 1 |
| Liquor Related | 7 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 7 | - |
| Liquor Related | 7 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 26 | 28 |
| Vehicle Theft | - | 2 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 1 | 2 |
| Burglary | 26 | 25 |
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