Colleges Near Orono

Colleges and universities near me in the Orono, Maine area

There 64 colleges within 200 miles enrolling a total of 317,054 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Maine with a population of 9,474, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Orono. Driving time to these schools from Orono should be less than 4 hours. The top rated college in the area is Dartmouth College in Hanover, New Hampshire which is ranked #12 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Southern New Hampshire University enrolling 164,091 students. In terms of affordability, Northern Essex Community College in Haverhill offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $600 per year.

This directory is inclusive of nearby two and four year schools, both public and private. If you are looking for more affordable higher education options or not ready for a full four-year program, consider local community colleges near Orono.
Orono, ME within 200 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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University of Maine
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Orono, ME

University of Maine

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in Maine

  • 12,231enrollment
  • $17,617net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1330SAT range
  • 22-30ACT range
  • 3.42Avg GPA

1 miles from Orono

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Eastern Maine Community College
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Bangor, ME
 

Eastern Maine Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,376enrollment
  • $9,357net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Aug 27

5 miles from Orono

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Husson University
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Bangor, Maine
 

Husson University

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,103enrollment
  • $19,068net price
  • 77%acceptance rate
  • 940-1160SAT range
  • 17-21ACT range
  • 3.06Estimated Avg GPA

6 miles from Orono

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New England School of Communications
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Bangor, Maine
 

New England School of Communications

Private 4 Year

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  • 526enrollment
  • $19,811net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Orono

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Husson University
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Bangor, ME
 

Husson University

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,065enrollment
  • $19,978net price
  • 91%acceptance rate
  • 1020-1210SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

6 miles from Orono

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Maine Maritime Academy
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Castine, ME

Maine Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

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  • 897enrollment
  • $19,964net price
  • 58%acceptance rate
  • 1075-1275SAT range
  • 22-29ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

34 miles from Orono

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Unity College
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Unity, ME
 

Unity College

Private 4 Year

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  • 4,281enrollment
  • $18,554net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

37 miles from Orono

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College of the Atlantic
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Bar Harbor, ME

College of the Atlantic

Private 4 Year

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  • 380enrollment
  • $22,316net price
  • 60%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.69Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

40 miles from Orono

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Kennebec Valley Community College
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Fairfield, ME
 

Kennebec Valley Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 2,119enrollment
  • $8,491net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

49 miles from Orono

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Colby College
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Waterville, ME

Colby College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#11 Best Value Colleges in America

  • 2,299enrollment
  • $16,951net price
  • 8%acceptance rate
  • 1430-1540SAT range
  • 32-34ACT range
  • 3.86Estimated Avg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

53 miles from Orono

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Thomas College
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Waterville, ME
 

Thomas College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,737enrollment
  • $22,070net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Orono

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University of Maine at Machias
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Machias, ME
 

University of Maine at Machias

Public 4 Year

1 reviews

 

  • 762enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.2Avg GPA

Applications Due Aug 15

61 miles from Orono

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University of Maine at Augusta
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Augusta, ME
 

University of Maine at Augusta

Public 4 Year

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  • 4,446enrollment
  • $9,973net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

66 miles from Orono

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University of Maine at Farmington
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Farmington, ME
 

University of Maine at Farmington

Public 4 Year

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#2 Best Public Universities in Maine

  • 1,837enrollment
  • $14,486net price
  • 94%acceptance rate
  • 990-1245SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.15Avg GPA

73 miles from Orono

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Washington County Community College
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Calais, ME
 

Washington County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 505enrollment
  • $4,277net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

73 miles from Orono

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Bates College
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Lewiston, ME

Bates College

Private 4 Year

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#2 Best Colleges in Maine

  • 1,790enrollment
  • $27,491net price
  • 14%acceptance rate
  • 1420-1520SAT range
  • 32-33ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 1

92 miles from Orono

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Bowdoin College
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Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin College

Private 4 Year

1 reviews

#25 Best Colleges in America

  • 1,915enrollment
  • $22,776net price
  • 9%acceptance rate
  • 1460-1560SAT range
  • 33-35ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

Applications Due Jan 5

92 miles from Orono

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Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions
C
Lewiston, ME
 

Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions

Private 2 Year

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  • 237enrollment
  • $18,466net price
  • 56%acceptance rate
  • 880-1070SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

93 miles from Orono

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The closest community college is Eastern Maine Community College and is 4.5 miles from Orono. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Eastern Maine Community College are $3,877 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.