Colleges in Maine

Maine is home to 32 colleges and universities, from large flagship research institutions to small liberal arts colleges and community colleges. Known for coastal settings and cold winters, Maine offers a range of environments for every type of student. Use the filters below to find the right fit by campus lifestyle, safety, tuition, and more.

Top Colleges by Enrollment

32 total in Maine

University of Maine

Orono, ME
NCAA D1
Admit
97% admit
Tuition
$33,240
ACT

University of Maine is a public 4-year institution in Orono, ME. Enrollment: ~8,496 students. Admissions are accessible (97% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $33,240/year.

University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
79% admit
Tuition
$22,064
ACT
ACT 24–28

University of Southern Maine is a public 4-year institution in Portland, ME. Enrollment: ~4,222 students. Admissions are accessible (79% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $22,064/year.

Husson University

Bangor, ME
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
81% admit
Tuition
$19,530
ACT

Husson University is a private 4-year institution in Bangor, ME. Enrollment: ~2,618 students. Admissions are accessible (81% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,530/year.

Colby College

Waterville, ME
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
7% admit
Tuition
$58,640
ACT
ACT 32–34

Colby College is a private 4-year institution in Waterville, ME. Enrollment: ~2,407 students. Admissions are highly selective (7% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $58,640/year.

University of New England

Biddeford, ME
NCAA D3Beach TownSki Town
Admit
92% admit
Tuition
$38,420
ACT

University of New England is a private 4-year institution in Biddeford, ME. Enrollment: ~2,135 students. Admissions are accessible (92% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $38,420/year.

University of Maine at Presque Isle

Presque Isle, ME
NCAA D3
Admit
100% admit
Tuition
$11,824
ACT

University of Maine at Presque Isle is a public 4-year institution in Presque Isle, ME. Enrollment: ~1,913 students. Admissions are accessible (100% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,824/year.

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
7% admit
Tuition
$57,776
ACT
ACT 33–35

Bowdoin College is a private 4-year institution in Brunswick, ME. Enrollment: ~1,873 students. Admissions are highly selective (7% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $57,776/year.

Bates College

Lewiston, ME
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
13% admit
Tuition
$59,062
ACT
ACT 31–34

Bates College is a private 4-year institution in Lewiston, ME. Enrollment: ~1,760 students. Admissions are highly selective (13% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $59,062/year.

University of Maine at Farmington

Farmington, ME
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
97% admit
Tuition
$19,830
ACT

University of Maine at Farmington is a public 4-year institution in Farmington, ME. Enrollment: ~1,140 students. Admissions are accessible (97% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $19,830/year.

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Standish, ME
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
84% admit
Tuition
$39,986
ACT

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private 4-year institution in Standish, ME. Enrollment: ~964 students. Admissions are accessible (84% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $39,986/year.

Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, ME
Ski Town
Admit
54% admit
Tuition
$26,170
ACT
ACT 21–26

Maine Maritime Academy is a public 4-year institution in Castine, ME. Enrollment: ~942 students. Admissions are accessible (54% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $26,170/year.

Thomas College

Waterville, ME
NCAA D3Ski Town
Admit
96% admit
Tuition
$28,110
ACT

Thomas College is a private 4-year institution in Waterville, ME. Enrollment: ~647 students. Admissions are accessible (96% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $28,110/year.

University of Maine at Fort Kent

Fort Kent, ME
Admit
98% admit
Tuition
$11,760
ACT

University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public 4-year institution in Fort Kent, ME. Enrollment: ~599 students. Admissions are accessible (98% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $11,760/year.

Maine College of Art & Design

Portland, ME
Ski Town
Admit
76% admit
Tuition
$37,960
ACT

Maine College of Art & Design is a private 4-year institution in Portland, ME. Enrollment: ~415 students. Admissions are accessible (76% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $37,960/year.

College of the Atlantic

Bar Harbor, ME
Beach TownSki Town
Admit
70% admit
Tuition
$42,993
ACT

College of the Atlantic is a private 4-year institution in Bar Harbor, ME. Enrollment: ~353 students. Admissions are accessible (70% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $42,993/year.

Maine College of Health Professions

Lewiston, ME
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
71% admit
Tuition
$13,346
ACT

Maine College of Health Professions is a private 4-year institution in Lewiston, ME. Enrollment: ~239 students. Admissions are accessible (71% admit rate). Out-of-state tuition: $13,346/year.

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$18,210
ACT

University of Maine at Augusta is a public 4-year institution in Augusta, ME. Out-of-state tuition: $18,210/year.

The Landing School

Arundel, ME
Very SafeBeach TownSki Town
Admit
Tuition
$24,500
ACT

The Landing School is a private 2-year institution in Arundel, ME. Out-of-state tuition: $24,500/year.

Northern Maine Community College

Presque Isle, ME
Very Safe
Admit
Tuition
$5,760
ACT

Northern Maine Community College is a public 2-year institution in Presque Isle, ME. Out-of-state tuition: $5,760/year.

Kennebec Valley Community College

Fairfield, ME
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
Tuition
$5,760
ACT

Kennebec Valley Community College is a public 2-year institution in Fairfield, ME. Out-of-state tuition: $5,760/year.

Eastern Maine Community College

Bangor, ME
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$5,760
ACT

Eastern Maine Community College is a public 2-year institution in Bangor, ME. Out-of-state tuition: $5,760/year.

Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook

Westbrook, ME
Very SafeSki Town
Admit
Tuition
ACT

Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook is a 4-year institution in Westbrook, ME.

Southern Maine Community College

South Portland, ME
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$5,760
ACT

Southern Maine Community College is a public 2-year institution in South Portland, ME. Out-of-state tuition: $5,760/year.

Central Maine Community College

Auburn, ME
Ski Town
Admit
Tuition
$5,760
ACT

Central Maine Community College is a public 2-year institution in Auburn, ME. Out-of-state tuition: $5,760/year.

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