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Eastern Maine Community College SAT Scores, ACT Scores, Acceptance Rate, and Admissions Requirements

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EMCC’s 56% freshman retention rate is the number to take seriously: getting in is only the first step, and starting strong matters. Because EMCC is test-optional, submit SAT or ACT scores only if they add evidence of readiness, then focus on building the skills that help you place into credit-bearing courses.

Data on this page is sourced from our college data partners and was last updated on July 9, 2026.

Eastern Maine Community College facts and stats

Quick Facts

Eastern Maine Community College enrolls 2,719 undergraduate students in an urban campus setting. EMCC’s freshman retention rate is 56%. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1.

Location

Bangor, ME

Undergrad Enrollment2,719
Freshman Retention56%
SettingUrban
Student to Faculty Ratio19:1
Graduation RateN/A
Test PolicyTest-optional
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Key Eastern Maine Community College application dates

Key dates

Application deadlines

Regular Decision

August 27

Early Action

Not offered

Early Decision

Not offered

Priority Deadline

Financial aid deadlines

Financial Aid Priority

May 1

Test dates

SAT test dates

August 22, 2026

Registration deadline: August 7, 2026

September 12, 2026

Registration deadline: August 28, 2026

October 3, 2026

Registration deadline: September 18, 2026

ACT test dates

September 19, 2026

Registration deadline: August 14, 2026

October 17, 2026

Registration deadline: September 11, 2026

December 12, 2026

Registration deadline: November 6, 2026

Take tests early for the best outcomes

If you choose to submit SAT or ACT scores to EMCC, plan to take your first test by the spring of junior year. Because the Regular Decision deadline is August 27, use the summer before senior year for any retake, since fall senior-year scores will generally arrive too late.

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What you'll actually pay

At EMCC, in-state tuition is $2,880 and out-of-state tuition is $5,760. About 80% of students receive aid, and the FAFSA priority deadline is May 1.

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In-State Tuition$2,880
Out-of-State Tuition$5,760
Room and Board$12,034
Average Merit Award$999
Application FeeN/A
Students on Aid80%
Average Aid Package$7,276
Average Debt at GradN/A

At EMCC, out-of-state tuition is $5,760, while in-state tuition is $2,880. Room and board adds about $12,034 for students living on campus. Financial aid is common, with 80% of students receiving aid and an average aid package of $7,276. The average merit award is $999, so need-based aid may play a larger role in reducing costs.

Student life at Eastern Maine Community College

Activities and Organizations
Student newspaper
Housing

Freshman housing: No guarantee

Coed
Greek life

No fraternity or sorority life on campus.

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