York County Community College was established in 1994 as York County Technical College (YCTC) by the 116th Maine Legislature. In 1995, YCTC opened with an enrollment of 156 students as well as three associate degree programs and two certificate programs.
In November 1997, YCTC began classes in a new building. In later years, the building was expanded.
YCTC changed its name to York County Community College in July 2003.
In October 2020, the YCCC changed its mascot to the Hawk from the Coyote.[2][3]
Student Body
As of the academic year 2022-2023, the enrollment was 1,625 students[4] ranging from ages 17–72.[citation needed]
The number of full-time students were 399 (23.4%), and the number of part-time students were 1,309 (76.6%). The number of degree/certificate seeking students were 1,176 (68.9%) and the number of non-degree seeking students were 532 (31.1%).[citation needed]
Demographics
As of the academic year 2022-23, the student population was 64% female and 36% male.[4]
York County Community College competed in NACE and presently competes in the ECAC. The program first started with an Overwatch team.[7] This was later followed with some appearances at some Super Smash Brothers Ultimate tournaments[12] and even hosting one of their own.[13]