Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Colleges in Maine. By school type, there are 16 public and 23 private schools in Colleges in Maine. By school level, there are 22 four years (or high) schools , 10 2-4 years schools and 7 less than 2 years schools.
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| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master | |
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor | |
| Beal University | Bangor, ME | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor | |
| Maine College of Health Professions | Lewiston, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor | |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn, ME | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Colby College | Waterville, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor | |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor, ME | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield, ME | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| The Landing School | Arundel, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta, ME | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor | |
| University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington, ME | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate | |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | Fort Kent, ME | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor | |
| University of Maine | Orono, ME | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| University of Maine-System Central Office | Orono, ME | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Castine, ME | Public, four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | Presque Isle, ME | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor | |
| University of New England | Biddeford, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle, ME | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Empire Beauty School-Maine | Portland, ME | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Maine College of Art | Portland, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master | |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate | |
| Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook | Westbrook, ME | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland, ME | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| University of Southern Maine | Portland, ME | Public, four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Thomas College | Waterville, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Unity College | New Gloucester, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate | |
| Washington County Community College | Calais, ME | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| York County Community College | Wells, ME | Public, 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate | |
| Harris School of Business-Sanford Campus | Sanford, ME | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Birthwise Midwifery School | Bridgton, ME | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate | |
| Capilo School of Hair Design | Augusta, ME | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Northeast Technical Institute | Scarborough, ME | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts | Portland, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate | |
| Husson University | Bangor, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Maine Media College | Rockport, ME | Private (not-for-profit), four-years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Master | |
| New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts | Harrison, ME | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | - | |
| University of Maine at Machias | Machias, ME | Public, four-years | Bachelor's Degree | - | |
| Empire Beauty School-Bangor | Bangor, ME | Private (for-profit), less than 2-years | Non-degree granting | - |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Colleges in Maine is $18,955 for State residents and $23,321 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 70.47% and graduation rate is 56.45%. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
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| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| College of the Atlantic | $43,542 | 61.14% | 67% | 10:1 | 370 | |
| Bates College | $59,062 | 17.31% | 92% | 10:1 | 1,876 | |
| Beal University | $37,500 | - | 46% | 15:1 | 493 | |
| Bowdoin College | $58,322 | 8.82% | 94% | 8:1 | 1,777 | |
| Maine College of Health Professions | $14,911 | 84.62% | 67% | 8:1 | 216 | |
| Central Maine Community College | $3,864 / $6,744 | - | 27% | 16:1 | 3,115 | |
| Colby College | $61,220 | 8.87% | 87% | 10:1 | 2,155 | |
| Eastern Maine Community College | $3,865 / $6,745 | - | 30% | 14:1 | 2,042 | |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | $3,865 / $6,745 | - | 41% | 15:1 | 2,297 | |
| The Landing School | $26,012 | - | 100% | 7:1 | 48 | |
| University of Maine at Augusta | $8,378 / $19,238 | - | 16% | 16:1 | 4,202 | |
| University of Maine at Farmington | $9,590 / $20,780 | 96.69% | 55% | 11:1 | 1,862 | |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | $8,505 / $12,915 | 99.88% | 40% | 16:1 | 1,624 | |
| University of Maine | $11,986 / $33,586 | 96.46% | 57% | 16:1 | 11,741 | |
| University of Maine-System Central Office | - / - | - | - | - | - | |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $14,338 / $29,258 | 57.71% | 72% | 9:1 | 941 | |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | $8,495 / $12,905 | 99.88% | 35% | 18:1 | 1,467 | |
| University of New England | $39,820 | 89.99% | 63% | 13:1 | 7,208 | |
| Northern Maine Community College | $3,830 / $6,710 | - | 41% | 11:1 | 775 | |
| Empire Beauty School-Maine | $17,625 | - | 68% | 13:1 | 158 | |
| Maine College of Art | $38,690 | 72.07% | 44% | 8:1 | 435 | |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $39,986 | 80.58% | 68% | 12:1 | 1,967 | |
| Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook | $17,350 | - | 79% | 12:1 | 226 | |
| Southern Maine Community College | $3,874 / $6,754 | - | 22% | 16:1 | 5,789 | |
| University of Southern Maine | $9,904 / $23,904 | 86.99% | 34% | 12:1 | 8,022 | |
| Thomas College | $29,152 | - | 51% | 26:1 | 1,705 | |
| Unity College | $12,640 | 91.42% | 55% | 15:1 | 1,429 | |
| Washington County Community College | $3,859 / $6,739 | - | 50% | 7:1 | 354 | |
| York County Community College | $3,866 / $6,746 | - | 31% | 16:1 | 1,575 | |
| Harris School of Business-Sanford Campus | $13,120 | - | - | 19:1 | 50 | |
| Birthwise Midwifery School | $14,130 | 60.00% | - | 3:1 | 76 | |
| Capilo School of Hair Design | $16,000 | - | 82% | 14:1 | 149 | |
| Northeast Technical Institute | $14,940 | - | 82% | 7:1 | 199 | |
| Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts | - | - | - | - | 88 | |
| Husson University | $20,430 | 85.55% | 54% | 12:1 | 3,473 | |
| Maine Media College | $44,465 | - | - | 2:1 | 30 | |
| New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts | $10,950 | - | - | - | - | |
| University of Maine at Machias | $8,252 / $15,602 | - | - | 13:1 | 762 | |
| Empire Beauty School-Bangor | $17,625 | - | - | - | - | |
| Average | $18,955 / $23,321 | 70.47% | 56.45% | 12.29:1 | 1,964 | |