36 accredited colleges and universities in Maine, scored on academics, value, diversity, and outcomes. Find the campus where you'll thrive.
Ranked by our composite score across academics, value, diversity, and outcomes.
Brunswick, ME · Private Non-Profit
Waterville, ME · Private Non-Profit
Lewiston, ME · Private Non-Profit
Castine, ME · Public
Bar Harbor, ME · Private Non-Profit
Lewiston, ME · Private Non-Profit
South Portland, ME · Public
Orono, ME · Public
Lowest average net price after financial aid.
Fairfield, ME · Public
Calais, ME · Public
Wells, ME · Public
Auburn, ME · Public
Lowest acceptance rates in the state.
Waterville, ME · Private Non-Profit
Brunswick, ME · Private Non-Profit
Lewiston, ME · Private Non-Profit
Castine, ME · Public
By undergraduate enrollment.
Orono, ME · Public
New Gloucester, ME · Private Non-Profit
South Portland, ME · Public
Portland, ME · Public
The top public and private non-profit institutions in Maine.
Cities with the most colleges and universities.
Maine is home to 36 accredited colleges and universities, including 15 public, 15 private non-profit, and 6 for-profit institutions.
Based on average net price after financial aid, Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield is the most affordable, with a net price of $3,910.
Colby College in Waterville is the most selective, with an acceptance rate of 7%.
University of Maine in Orono is the largest, enrolling 8,496 undergraduate students.
Average in-state tuition is $22,741, and average out-of-state tuition is $27,079. The graduate workforce earns a median $48,802 ten years after entry.
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