NEW ENGLAND SCHOOL OF COMMUNICATIONS
- 1 College Circle
- Bangor, ME 04401
- OPEID College Code: 02347100
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- General Phone: (207) 941-7176
- President: Thom Johnston
- Type: Private Not-For-Profit, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 499
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New England School of Communications - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
- Student Services
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
None Available
- Website
- www.nescom.edu

- 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.
Accreditation
- Accrediting Commission of Career Schools and Colleges
- Facilities and Programs Offered
None Available
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Special Focus Institutions--Other Special-Focus Institutions
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
New England School of Communications Campus Map
- Admission Fees Fall 2009
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $25.00
- 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 2009
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 343 | 129 | 472 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 217 (63%) | 78 (60%) | 295 (63%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 107 (49%) | 38 (49%) | 145 (49%) |
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 85% | 38% | 55% | 10% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,726 | $3,766 | $1,924 | $863 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 10.0% | 5.1% | 3.7% |
| Number in Default | 12 | 6 | 5 |
| Number in Repayment | 119 | 116 | 133 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $11,500 | $10,690 | $10,270 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $11,500 | $10,690 | $10,270 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $11,500 | $10,690 | $10,270 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $750 | $750 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,994 | $6,890 | $6,550 |
| 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-District | $21,494 | $20,330 | $19,570 |
| In-State | $21,494 | $20,330 | $19,570 |
| Out of State | $21,494 | $20,330 | $19,570 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $19,500 | $18,440 | $18,020 |
| In-State | $19,500 | $18,440 | $18,020 |
| Out of State | $19,500 | $18,440 | $18,020 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $14,500 | $13,440 | $13,020 |
| In-State | $14,500 | $13,440 | $13,020 |
| Out of State | $14,500 | $13,440 | $13,020 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Communication Technology | ||
| Audiovisual Communications Technologies, Other Degree | 17 | 26 |
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 499 Undergraduate: 499
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 365 Female: 134
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 365 Female: 134
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 472 Part-Time: 27
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 472 Part-Time: 27
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 4 | 0.8% |
| American Indian | - | - |
| Black | - | - |
| Asian | - | - |
| Hispanic | - | - |
| White | - | - |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 1 | 0.2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 210 | 42% |
| Ages 20-21 | 177 | 35% |
| Ages 22-24 | 63 | 13% |
| Ages 25-29 | 28 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 12 | 2% |
| Ages 35-39 | 4 | 0.8% |
| Ages 40-49 | 2 | 0.4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.4% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 77 | 34 | 43 |
| Faculty Status | 62 | 19 | 43 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 57 | 14 | 43 |
| Primarily Instruction | 57 | 14 | 43 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 10 | 10 | - |
| Other Professionals | 7 | 7 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 3 | 3 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 2 | 2 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $31,443 (3) | $31,857 (2) | $30,615 (1) |
| Instructor | $31,443 (3) | $31,857 (2) | $30,615 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $35,923 (11) | $35,915 (10) | $36,000 (1) |
| Instructor | $35,923 (11) | $35,915 (10) | $36,000 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $29,832 (14) | $29,798 (12) | $30,035 (2) |
| Instructor | $29,832 (14) | $29,798 (12) | $30,035 (2) |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 55%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 56% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 55% |
| Female | 59% |
| By Race | |
| Black | 100% |
| White | 56% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 21% |
| 5 Years | 24% |
| 6 Years | 26% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 7 |
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | 7 |
| Liquor Related | 5 | 7 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 25 | 26 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | - | 1 |
| Burglary | 25 | 26 |
| Vehicle Theft | 1 | - |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009