Colleges in Maine
37 degree-granting institutions in Maine (ME). Median net price $17,510. Median graduation rate 54.9%. Compare cost, outcomes, admission rates, and program mix using official U.S. College Scorecard data.
Median net price
$17,510
Median grad rate
54.9%
Median admission rate
81%
Median size
1,049
Most affordable colleges in Maine
Lowest median net price after grant aid.
Highest graduation rates in Maine
Share of students completing a degree on time.
- 1. The Landing School100.0%
- 2. Bowdoin College95.3%
- 3. Northeast Technical Institute89.8%
- 4. Bates College89.7%
- 5. Colby College88.8%
Colleges by city
Cities in Maine with 3 or more institutions.
| School | State | Type | Net price | Grad rate | Admission | Size | Data | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College Lewiston, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $29,351 | 89.7% | 13% | 1,760 | Complete | |
| Beal University Bangor, ME | ME | Private for-profit, 4-year | $40,109 | 36.0% | Not available | 484 | Complete | |
| Beal University Wilton, ME | ME | Private for-profit, 2-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $14,398 | 95.3% | 7% | 1,873 | Complete | |
| Capilo School of Hair Design Augusta, ME | ME | Private for-profit, <2-year | $18,711 | 78.6% | Not available | 156 | Partial | |
| Central Maine Community College Auburn, ME | ME | Public, 2-year | $6,975 | 30.3% | Not available | 2,952 | Partial | |
| Colby College Waterville, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $17,180 | 88.8% | 7% | 2,407 | Complete | |
| College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $25,184 | 68.3% | 70% | 353 | Complete | |
| Eastern Maine Community College Bangor, ME | ME | Public, 2-year | $8,928 | 32.1% | Not available | 1,840 | Partial | |
| Empire Beauty School-Maine Bangor, ME | ME | Private for-profit, <2-year | $16,191 | 66.7% | Not available | 117 | Partial | |
| Husson University Bangor, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $21,005 | 59.4% | 81% | 2,618 | Complete | |
| Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts Portland, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield, ME | ME | Public, 2-year | $3,910 | 38.6% | Not available | 1,597 | Partial | |
| Maine College of Art & Design Portland, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $38,338 | 51.5% | 76% | 415 | Complete | |
| Maine College of Health Professions Lewiston, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $26,312 | 66.7% | 71% | 239 | Complete | |
| Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME | ME | Public, 4-year | $23,414 | 58.2% | 54% | 942 | Complete | |
| Maine Media College Rockport, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | 3 | Missing | |
| New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts Harrison, ME | ME | Private for-profit, <2-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| Northeast Technical Institute Scarborough, ME | ME | Private for-profit, <2-year | $26,546 | 89.8% | Not available | 74 | Partial | |
| Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle, ME | ME | Public, 2-year | $7,181 | 42.3% | Not available | 638 | Partial | |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $27,555 | 65.7% | 84% | 964 | Complete | |
| Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME | ME | Public, 2-year | $11,086 | 28.2% | Not available | 5,675 | Partial | |
| Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook Westbrook, ME | ME | Private for-profit, <2-year | $29,953 | 84.7% | Not available | 263 | Partial | |
| The Landing School Arundel, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 2-year | $35,532 | 100.0% | Not available | 32 | Partial | |
| Thomas College Waterville, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $18,885 | 53.7% | 96% | 647 | Complete | |
| Unity Environmental University New Gloucester, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $19,104 | 28.7% | Not available | 6,483 | Complete | |
| Unity Environmental University - Unity Unity, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 4-year | Not available | Not available | Not available | Not available | Missing | |
| University of Maine Orono, ME | ME | Public, 4-year | $17,510 | 54.9% | 97% | 8,496 | Complete | |
| University of Maine - Machias Machias, ME | ME | Public, 4-year | Not available | Not available | 97% | Not available | Partial | |
| University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME | ME | Public, 4-year | $10,924 | 27.0% | Not available | 2,659 | Complete | |
| University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME | ME | Public, 4-year | $16,857 | 51.5% | 97% | 1,140 | Complete | |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent Fort Kent, ME | ME | Public, 4-year | $7,482 | 39.4% | 98% | 599 | Complete | |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME | ME | Public, 4-year | $7,035 | 51.5% | 100% | 1,913 | Complete | |
| University of New England Biddeford, ME | ME | Private nonprofit, 4-year | $38,107 | 68.3% | 92% | 2,135 | Complete | |
| University of Southern Maine Portland, ME | ME | Public, 4-year | $13,596 | 40.4% | 79% | 4,222 | Complete | |
| Washington County Community College Calais, ME | ME | Public, 2-year | $5,149 | 55.2% | Not available | 443 | Partial | |
| York County Community College Wells, ME | ME | Public, 2-year | $5,875 | 33.8% | Not available | 1,133 | Partial |
Frequently asked questions
How many colleges are there in Maine?
Maine has 37 degree-granting institutions tracked by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard, spanning public, private nonprofit, and for-profit schools.
What is the average cost of college in Maine?
The median net price across Maine colleges is $17,510 per year. Net price is what a typical student pays after grant aid and scholarships — a much better number than sticker price.
Which Maine colleges have the highest graduation rates?
The top performers by graduation rate include The Landing School (100.0%), Bowdoin College (95.3%), Northeast Technical Institute (89.8%). Sort the table by graduation rate to see the full ranking.
Is the data on this page up to date?
Yes. All figures come from the latest College Scorecard release published by the U.S. Department of Education.