Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between Colleges in Maine. By school type, there are 18 public and 23 private schools in Colleges in Maine. By school level, there are 24 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Global-Lewiston | Lewiston, ME | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master | |
| Bates College | Lewiston, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more 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), 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Bachelor | |
| Maine College of Health Professions | Lewiston, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more 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), 4 or more 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, 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor | |
| University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington, ME | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Post-Graduate | |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | Fort Kent, ME | Public, 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Associate, Bachelor | |
| University of Maine at Machias | Machias, ME | Public, 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor | |
| University of Maine | Orono, ME | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| University of Maine-System Central Office | Orono, ME | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Castine, ME | Public, 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | Presque Isle, ME | Public, 4 or more years | Bachelor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor | |
| University of New England | Biddeford, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more 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), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Bachelor, Master | |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more 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, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Thomas College | Waterville, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Associate, Bachelor, Master | |
| Unity College | Unity, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more 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), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Doctorate | |
| Purdue University Global-Augusta | Augusta, ME | Public, 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| Cosmotech School of Cosmetology | Westbrook, ME | Private (for-profit), Less than 2 years | Non-degree granting | - | |
| Husson University | Bangor, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Doctor's Degree | Certificate, Associate, Bachelor, Master, Doctorate, Post-Graduate | |
| York County Community College - Sanford Instructional Facility | Sanford, ME | Private, Less than 2 years | Un-Known | - | |
| Maine Media College | Rockport, ME | Private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years | Master's Degree | Certificate, Master |
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of Colleges in Maine is $18,523 for State residents and $23,831 for out-of-state students. The average acceptance rate is 71.83% and graduation rate is 58.26%. 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 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Purdue University Global-Lewiston | $12,475 / $14,343 | - | - | 20:1 | 503 | |
| College of the Atlantic | $43,542 | 76% | 66% | 9:1 | 370 | |
| Bates College | $59,062 | 14% | 92% | 10:1 | 1,876 | |
| Beal University | $37,500 | - | 63% | 15:1 | 493 | |
| Bowdoin College | $58,322 | 9% | 95% | 9:1 | 1,777 | |
| Maine College of Health Professions | $14,911 | 45% | 100% | 6:1 | 216 | |
| Central Maine Community College | $3,864 / $6,744 | - | 25% | 17:1 | 3,115 | |
| Colby College | $61,220 | 10% | 90% | 10:1 | 2,155 | |
| Eastern Maine Community College | $3,865 / $6,745 | - | 24% | 14:1 | 2,042 | |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | $3,865 / $6,745 | - | 39% | 16:1 | 2,297 | |
| The Landing School | $26,012 | - | 94% | 8:1 | 48 | |
| University of Maine at Augusta | $8,378 / $19,238 | - | 19% | 16:1 | 4,202 | |
| University of Maine at Farmington | $9,590 / $20,780 | 95% | 60% | 12:1 | 1,862 | |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | $8,505 / $12,915 | 100% | 39% | 14:1 | 1,624 | |
| University of Maine at Machias | $8,252 / $15,602 | - | 28% | 11:1 | 762 | |
| University of Maine | $11,986 / $33,586 | 92% | 56% | 15:1 | 11,741 | |
| University of Maine-System Central Office | - / - | - | - | - | - | |
| Maine Maritime Academy | $14,338 / $29,258 | 52% | 74% | 11:1 | 941 | |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | $8,495 / $12,905 | 99% | 31% | 13:1 | 1,467 | |
| University of New England | $39,820 | 87% | 61% | 13:1 | 7,208 | |
| Northern Maine Community College | $3,830 / $6,710 | - | 41% | 12:1 | 775 | |
| Empire Beauty School-Maine | $17,625 | - | 65% | 18:1 | 158 | |
| Maine College of Art | $38,690 | 70% | 52% | 8:1 | 435 | |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | $39,986 | 87% | 59% | 13:1 | 1,967 | |
| Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook | $17,350 | - | 73% | 14:1 | 226 | |
| Southern Maine Community College | $3,874 / $6,754 | - | 22% | 17:1 | 5,789 | |
| University of Southern Maine | $9,904 / $23,904 | 88% | 36% | 13:1 | 8,022 | |
| Thomas College | $29,152 | 84% | 50% | 23:1 | 1,705 | |
| Unity College | $12,640 | 100% | 47% | 15:1 | 1,429 | |
| Washington County Community College | $3,859 / $6,739 | - | 48% | 13:1 | 354 | |
| York County Community College | $3,866 / $6,746 | - | 32% | 15:1 | 1,575 | |
| Harris School of Business-Sanford Campus | $13,120 | - | 78% | 19:1 | 50 | |
| Birthwise Midwifery School | $14,130 | 100% | - | 6:1 | 76 | |
| Capilo School of Hair Design | $16,000 | - | 78% | 13:1 | 149 | |
| Northeast Technical Institute | $14,940 | - | 99% | 12:1 | 199 | |
| Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts | $42,600 | - | - | - | 88 | |
| Purdue University Global-Augusta | $12,475 / $14,343 | - | - | 20:1 | 489 | |
| Cosmotech School of Cosmetology | - | - | 87% | 7:1 | 32 | |
| Husson University | $20,430 | 85% | 58% | 15:1 | 3,473 | |
| York County Community College - Sanford Instructional Facility | - | - | - | - | - | |
| Maine Media College | $44,465 | - | - | - | 30 | |
| Average | $18,523 / $23,831 | 71.83% | 58.26% | 13.30:1 | 1,839 | |