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Maine Colleges

Public, private, big and small -- Maine’s colleges are all right here. Find and compare Maine colleges with the free CollegeStats database.

Find the Best Colleges in Maine

Maine is home to 30 accredited schools that offer two-year degrees, bachelor degrees and/or graduate training. Seven of these are community colleges. The typical Maine college is small but highly competitive; Maine’s educational opportunities are well-respected by academics and employers nationwide.

Interested in crossing state lines? The Regional Student Program helps make out-of-state schooling affordable. It includes all community colleges, four-year colleges and universities in Maine, Connecticut, Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island and Vermont. If a degree program isn’t available in Maine, then you can take it in another New England state without paying the usual out-of-state tuition and fees.

Maine Colleges Overview

Here’s an overview of the Maine college landscape to guide your search.

  • Public colleges: Maine’s public universities are all in the University of Maine System. The UMaine System includes seven universities and the Maine Naval Academy.
  • Community colleges: The Maine Community College System has seven schools that are all well-maintained. The Foundation for Maine’s Community Colleges helps ensure high quality levels for instruction, technology and student services. A Dual Enrollment program makes it possible for high school students to get a head start on college credits.
  • Private colleges: A diverse collection, Maine’s private colleges include liberal arts schools, Christian colleges, and colleges focused on art and media.
  • State Academy: Maine has one state-operated training academy, the Maine Criminal Justice Academy. This school is for current and prospective law enforcement officers.

Compare Maine colleges with our database.

Rank School Name City State Net Cost School Level Retention Rate Distance Learning
1

A & W Healthcare Educators

New Orleans

LA

N/A

Vocational

N/A

No

2

A T Still University of Health Sciences

Kirksville

MO

N/A

4 year

N/A

Yes

3

Aaniiih Nakoda College

Harlem

MT

$8,982

2 year

41.67%

No

4

Aaron's Academy of Beauty

Waldorf

MD

N/A

Vocational

87.5%

No

5

ABC Beauty Academy

Garland

TX

N/A

Vocational

37.5%

No

6

ABC Beauty College Inc

Arkadelphia

AR

N/A

Vocational

50%

No

7

Abcott Institute

Southfield

MI

N/A

Vocational

78.33%

No

8

Abdill Career College Inc

Medford

OR

N/A

Vocational

N/A

No

9

Abilene Christian University

Abilene

TX

N/A

4 year

75.15%

Yes

10

Abington Memorial Hospital Dixon School of Nursing

Willow Grove

PA

N/A

2 year

N/A

No

11

Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College

Tifton

GA

$6,654

4 year

59.46%

Yes

12

Academia Serrant Inc

Ponce

PR

N/A

Vocational

78.89%

No

13

Academy College

Minneapolis

MN

N/A

4 year

N/A

Yes

14

Academy Di Capelli-School of Cosmetology

Wallingford

CT

N/A

Vocational

85.71%

No

15

Academy di Firenze

Jerome

ID

N/A

2 year

87.5%

No

16

Academy for Careers and Technology

Mullins

SC

$7,350

Vocational

62.5%

No

17

Academy for Five Element Acupuncture

Gainesville

FL

N/A

4 year

N/A

No

18

Academy for Jewish Religion-California

Los Angeles

CA

N/A

4 year

N/A

No

19

Academy for Nursing and Health Occupations

West Palm Beach

FL

N/A

2 year

86.36%

Yes

20

Academy for Salon Professionals

Canoga Park

CA

N/A

Vocational

90.91%

No

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Maine Facts and Education Statistics

Learn more about Maine with these education statistics and other facts.

  • Maine is a safe place to attend college. Maine is consistently one of America’s most peaceful states. It has very low levels of violent crime and property crime.
  • Maine babies get a college boost. Babies in Maine are welcomed to the world with $500 for college. This is thanks to the Harold Alfond College Challenge fund. The money must be spent on school but isn’t restricted to Maine colleges. Possibly related to this encouragement, Maine has one of the highest high school graduation rates in America (86% in 2013).
  • Many college graduates stay in Maine. About half of Maine’s college students remain in-state after graduation. These graduates most often work in healthcare, education, government and social services. The students most likely to find work elsewhere are focused on business and technology.
  • The economy is diverse. Maine relies on a variety of industries. Manufacturing and healthcare are especially strong. Mining is a big industry too, with gold and quartz among the top treasures. This state is also known as a food producer. Maple syrup, blueberries and seafood are some of the best-known exports.
  • Bears are beloved. The Black Bear is the official mascot of the University of Maine. This decision came about in 1914 when a man brought a bear cub along to a football game. An estimated 30,000 Black Bears make Maine forests their home. Maine, by the way, is about 80% forestland.
  • Maine is “the vacation state.” Officially it’s “The Pine Tree State” but Maine is informally nicknamed for being a favorite holiday destination. People are drawn by the Atlantic coastline, classic European-style architecture, charming towns and forested parks. Water sports are a popular draw too; Maine has about 6000 lakes and ponds. It also has about 3000 small islands not far from shore. Study hard and then reward yourself with Maine’s unique perks.

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