How Many Private (not-for-profit) Colleges Are in Maine?
There are 16 Private (not-for-profit) colleges in Maine. By school level, there are 15 four-year and 1 community colleges (2-4 years schools) that are Private (not-for-profit).
Academic & Tuition Statistics for Private (not-for-profit)
The average acceptance rate of the Private (not-for-profit) is 59.76% and the admission yield is 34%. The average SAT score is 1,348 and the average ACT score is 33.
A total of 27,492 students are attending one of the schools. With 2,305 faculty, the average students to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
The 2025 average tuition & fees at Private (not-for-profit) is $34,267 for state residents and $43,287 for out-of-state students for undergraduate programs. The average graduate program tuition & fees is $23,723 for state residents and $29,776 for out-of-state students.
60.69% of undergraduate students received grants and/or scholarships and the average aid amount is $24,932 at Private (not-for-profit).
The following table shows the Private (not-for-profit). You can see more schools and narrow down the results in search result page.
| School Name | Location | Tuition & Fees | Enrollment | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Atlantic Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bar Harbor, ME | $47,997 | 358 | 70.17% | 68% |
| Bates College Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Lewiston, ME | $66,590 | 1,760 | 13.32% | 90% |
| Bowdoin College Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Brunswick, ME | $67,832 | 1,881 | 7.13% | 95% |
| Maine College of Health Professions Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Lewiston, ME | $20,952 | 239 | 71.43% | 67% |
| Colby College Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Waterville, ME | $69,600 | 2,412 | 7.09% | 89% |
| The Landing School Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Arundel, ME | $29,037 | 32 | - | 100% |
| University of New England Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Biddeford, ME | $44,210 | 6,573 | 91.63% | 68% |
| Maine College of Art & Design Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Portland, ME | $42,942 | 475 | 76.06% | 52% |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Standish, ME | $44,420 | 1,454 | 83.51% | 66% |
| Thomas College Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Waterville, ME | $31,824 | 1,635 | 96.30% | 54% |
| Unity Environmental University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | New Gloucester, ME | $12,640 | 7,165 | - | 29% |
| Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Portland, ME | $52,000 | 99 | - | - |
| Husson University Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bangor, ME | $23,304 | 3,367 | 80.95% | 59% |
| Maine Media College Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Rockport, ME | $52,665 | 42 | - | - |