Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions, Lewiston

What Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions, Lewiston does

Maine College of Health Professions (MCHP), formerly Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions, is a private, not-for-profit healthcare education institution founded in 1891 and headquartered in a single campus at 70 Middle Street, Lewiston, Maine. It is the only regionally accredited, hospital-affiliated college in Maine, anchored by a clinical partnership with Central Maine Medical Center and supplemented by 26+ clinical rotation sites across the state. The institution delivers three programmatic verticals — Nursing (Practical Nursing certificate, Associate Degree in Nursing, ADN Bridge, and an online RN-BSN completion program), Medical Imaging (AAS in Radiologic Technology, BS in Medical Imaging, plus advanced certificates in Computed Tomography, Diagnostic Medical Sonography, and Mammography), and Allied Health/Healthcare Administration (Associate in Clinical Health Sciences and online BS in Healthcare Administration). Total enrollment is approximately 232 students across all programs, taught by 101-250 employees including doctorally-prepared deans of Nursing, Medical Imaging, and General Education/Clinical Health Sciences.

Underlying technology is conventional educational infrastructure: Canvas Learning Management System for course delivery, SONIS (JenzabarCloud) Student Information System for enrollment, scheduling, billing, and the application portal, Respondus Lockdown Browser for secure online testing, and on-campus simulation labs featuring educational mannequins and radiology positioning equipment. The Hazel Hayman Gould Center for Interprofessional Education (established 2018) structures cross-discipline IPE experiences across nursing, medical imaging, and allied health students. MCHP is dually credentialed across multiple programmatic accreditors — NECHE (institutional), ACEN (Practical Nursing, Associate Degree Nursing, RN-BSN candidacy through December 19, 2025), JRCERT (Radiologic Technology, 8-year award), CAAHEP (Sonography), and the Maine State Board of Nursing.

Revenue is generated primarily through tuition and fees charged per program, with pricing varying by credential level (CT certificate at ~$6,575; ADN at ~$39,520; AAS Radiologic Technology at ~$40,725; online RN-BSN at ~$22,475; BS HCA and BS-MI at ~$24,935). Revenue flows are supplemented (not incremental) by federal Title IV aid, Maine State Grants administered by FAME, and Veterans benefits. Go-to-market is a hybrid sales-led and event-driven motion: mandatory information sessions, an online SONIS application portal, campus tour scheduling via Outlook, plus a multi-channel presence across website, Facebook, Instagram, and LinkedIn. Customer segments are three personas — prospective entry-level healthcare students, working RNs pursuing BSN completion online, and medical imaging professionals pursuing advanced certification. No revenue, ARR, or audited financials are publicly disclosed.

Name

Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions, Lewiston

Legal name

Maine College of Health Professions

Website

https://mchp.edu

Company type

Private

Founded year

1891

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

101–250 employees

Short description

Maine College of Health Professions is a private, not-for-profit healthcare education institution in Lewiston, Maine (founded 1891) offering nursing, medical imaging, and allied health degrees and certificates to ~232 students, anchored by a clinical affiliation with Central Maine Medical Center.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Healthcare Education

NAICS

Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (6113), Colleges, Universities, and Professional Schools (611310), Technical and Trade Schools (6115)

SIC

Services-Educational Services (8200)

akta.pro primary industry

Allied Health & Rehabilitation Sciences Schools (PT/OT/SLP, etc.) (EDAHAGAH)

akta.pro secondary industries

Academic Medical Centers & Teaching Hospitals (University-Affiliated) (EDAHAGAA), Online Healthcare & Nursing Universities (Allied Health, RN-to-BSN, etc.) (EDAHALAF), Healthcare Clinical Professions (CME/CE for Nurses, Allied Health, Pharmacy) (EDAAALAC)

Keywords

• Nursing education programs
• Medical imaging programs
• Healthcare workforce training
• Allied health education
• Practical nursing certification

Headquarters

HQ city

Lewiston

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Operations, Infrastructure, Technology or R&D, Others

Revenue model

1. Tuition and Fees: Students pay tuition and fees for degree and certificate programs. Tuition varies by program level and credit hours. Financial aid in the form of grants, scholarships, and loans is available to eligible students.
2. Federal Financial Aid: Title IV federal student aid including Pell Grants, Direct Subsidized/Unsubsidized Loans, and PLUS Loans for parents of dependent students.
3. State Grants: Maine State Grant Program (MESG) administered by Finance Authority of Maine (FAME) for eligible Maine residents.
4. Veterans Benefits: GI Bill and other VA educational assistance programs for military personnel, veterans, and their eligible dependents.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels6 records

Core offering

Maine College of Health Professions is a private, not-for-profit healthcare education institution offering associate degrees, bachelor's degrees, and certificate programs in nursing, medical imaging, and allied health disciplines. Programs include Practical Nursing, Associate Degree in Nursing, RN-BSN completion, Radiologic Technology, advanced certificates in Computed Tomography, Sonography, and Mammography, and Bachelor's in Medical Imaging and Healthcare Administration. The college operates a single main campus in Lewiston, Maine, supplemented by online/hybrid program delivery and 26+ clinical rotation sites across the state.

Product overview

Maine College of Health Professions (MCHP) is a private, not-for-profit healthcare education institution offering a portfolio of degree programs (associate and bachelor's), certificate programs, and advanced certificates across nursing, medical imaging, and allied health disciplines. The institution operates as a single unified college with programs that serve as a career ladder - from Practical Nursing certificates through ADN to BSN completion and specialty advanced certificates in CT, Sonography, and Mammography. Key products include Nursing Programs (Practical Nursing, ADN, Bridge, RN-BSN), Medical Imaging Programs (Radiologic Technology AAS, BS-MI, CT, DMS, Mammography certificates), Allied Health Programs (Clinical Health Sciences), and the Gould Center for Interprofessional Education. The college's hospital affiliation with Central Maine Medical Center provides clinical placement opportunities. MCHP also provides student support services including library, tutoring, counseling, and technology platforms (Canvas LMS, SONIS SIS).

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• Gould Center for Interprofessional Education: A center established in 2018 to provide interprofessional education experiences for healthcare students, founded with support from Hazel and Ralph Gould. The center facilitates evidence-based educational opportunities and supports the MCHP mission.

Products and services

• Practical Nursing Certificate (LPN) One-year certificate program accredited by ACEN that prepares students for LPN licensure; prepares graduates to work in long-term care, home health, and various healthcare settings.
• Associate of Science in Nursing (ADN) Associate degree nursing program accredited by ACEN and approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing. Includes clinical rotations in maternity, long-term care, pediatrics, surgery, critical care, rehabilitation, mental health, and cardiac care.
• Nursing Bridge Program (ADN Bridge) Bridge program allowing accepted students with prior healthcare education/training (including respiratory therapists) to complete a ten-week Bridge course and enter the ADN program with advanced standing.
• RN-BSN Completion Program 100% online RN to BSN completion program; Maine's only regionally accredited college offering both ADN and RN-BSN. Features 8-week courses, 72 minimum transfer credits awarded for RN license and general education, with a hybrid classroom and online learning format including a clinical capstone. Candidate for initial ACEN accreditation (effective December 19, 2023).
• Radiologic Technology Associate of Applied Science Associate degree program accredited by JRCERT for 8 years. Combines education in advanced technology, physiology, and human behavior; prepares graduates for the ARRT examination and Maine State Licensing. Includes clinical rotations throughout Maine.
• Computed Tomography Advanced Certificate Advanced certificate for radiologic technologists, nuclear medicine technologists, and radiation therapists. Academic coursework is online and the program can be completed in one semester; prepares graduates for the ARRT certification examination in CT.
• Diagnostic Medical Sonography Advanced Certificate Advanced certificate accredited by CAAHEP (upon recommendation of JRC-DMS), designed for radiologic technologists, RNs, radiation therapists, nuclear medicine technologists, and respiratory therapists. Prepares graduates for ARDMS certification in abdomen and obstetrics/gynecology.
• Mammography Advanced Certificate Advanced certificate program for radiographers to advance studies in mammography. Curriculum based on ARRT content specifications; prepares graduates for the American Registry of Radiologic Technologists post-primary examination in mammography.
• Bachelor of Science in Medical Imaging (BS-MI) Bachelor's degree program offering multiple tracks including Computed Tomography, Mammography, and Sonography. 68 credits are awarded prior to starting for professional certification and general education; includes clinical practicum options for advanced certification.
• Bachelor of Science in Healthcare Administration (BS HCA) Bachelor's degree program providing professional growth for individuals with healthcare certification to advance in healthcare leadership. Features online 8-week courses, transfer up to 75% of credits, may be completed full- or part-time.
• Clinical Health Sciences Associate Degree Associate in Clinical Health Sciences degree providing an entry point into healthcare without committing to a specific profession; serves as a pathway to radiology or nursing programs. Includes tracks for Medical Assistant, Mental Health Technician, Patient Care Technician, and Phlebotomy Technician.

Quantifiable outcome

• 100% Job Placement Rate for nursing and medical imaging graduates
• +3 more outcomes

Named customers2 records

Segments3 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature2 records

Partnerships

Nine partnerships are on record, tiered core, supporting and minor.

• Central Maine Medical CentercoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerHospital affiliation providing the only regionally accredited, hospital-affiliated college in Northern New England. Students have access to clinical experience at the hospital located just a block away, with immediate access to healthcare professionals across disciplines.
• 26 Clinical Sites Across MainecoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerClinical rotation partnerships with healthcare facilities across the state of Maine, providing diverse clinical experiences in various healthcare settings for students to apply classroom learning.
• Gerrish-True Health Sciences Library (CMHC)supportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerLibrary access partnership with Central Maine Healthcare providing students access to reference assistance, computer literature searches, interlibrary loans, and electronic databases.
• Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic TechnologysupportingStrategic or Co-development PartnerIn 2010, the Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic Technology in Portland transitioned its two-year certificate program to MCHP, doubling student capacity for radiologic technology education.
• American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions Officers (AACRAO)minorOthersProfessional membership organization supporting educational excellence in college admissions and registrar operations.
• American Registry of Radiologic TechnologistssupportingOthersProgram curriculum aligned with ARRT certification requirements; graduates eligible to apply for ARRT certification examinations.
• American Society of Radiologic TechnologistsminorOthersProfessional membership organization for radiologic technology professionals.
• National League for Nursing Accrediting CommissionsupportingOthersAccreditation body for nursing education programs.
• Society of Simulation in HealthcareminorOthersProfessional organization supporting simulation-based education in healthcare.

Scale indicators9 records

Recent moves10 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Broad incumbents

• Simmons University: Private university in Boston with a prominent nursing school (including direct-entry MSN) and undergraduate programs in physical therapy and other health professions; overlaps with MCHP on nursing and health-sciences positioning at a broader university scale.
• Chamberlain University: Large national private university (Adtalem) operating nursing and public health programs across 20+ locations and online; competes with MCHP for RN-BSN students in Maine but at substantially larger scale and broader geographic reach.
• St. Catherine University: Mid-sized Catholic private college in St. Paul, Minnesota with a strong nursing and health sciences portfolio (including radiography), comparable to MCHP in mission but substantially larger and broader in scope.

Direct peers

• Research College of Nursing: Hospital-affiliated, private nursing college in Kansas City operating within the HCA/Research Medical Center ecosystem; offers BSN and accelerated pathways comparable to MCHP's hospital-sponsored nursing model.
• Labouré College: Small private healthcare-focused college in Milton, Massachusetts offering associate and bachelor's degrees in nursing and allied health, with a similar tuition model and career-laddering structure as MCHP.
• Allen College: Small, private, hospital-affiliated health sciences college in Waterloo, Iowa offering nursing, radiography, and other allied health programs with a similar scale and mission to MCHP, including hospital-based clinical training and Associate/Bachelor degree pathways.
• Trinity College of Nursing & Health Sciences: Small private health sciences college in Rock Island, Illinois offering associate and bachelor's degrees in nursing, medical imaging, and health sciences with a similar size and program mix to MCHP.
• Kettering College: Private, not-for-profit, hospital-affiliated health sciences college in Dayton, Ohio affiliated with Kettering Health, offering nursing, medical imaging, and allied health degree programs—a near mirror of MCHP's hospital-affiliated, healthcare-only model.
• MGH Institute of Health Professions: Private, not-for-profit graduate health sciences institution in Boston affiliated with Mass General Brigham, focused exclusively on nursing, physician assistant, genetic counseling, and allied health programs—a strong comparable on health-sciences-only mission and hospital affiliation.

Regional players

• Eastern Maine Community College: Public community college in Bangor, Maine offering associate-level nursing, radiography, and allied health programs; competes with MCHP in the same Maine market for similar student segments but as a public, lower-tuition alternative.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat5 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/233883143303996
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/maine-college-of-health-professions
• Instagraminstagram.com/mchpadmissions

Compliance10 records

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles12 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

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M&A

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