Colleges Near Portland

Colleges and universities near me in the Portland, Maine area

There are 2 colleges in Portland and 70 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 402,883 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Maine with a population of 66,194, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Portland. The nearest college is Southern Maine Community College in South Portland at a distance of 2.3 miles from Portland. Driving time to these schools from Portland should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Harvard University in Cambridge, Massachusetts which is ranked #4 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is Southern New Hampshire University enrolling 164,091 students. In terms of affordability, Middlesex Community College in Bedford offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $576 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 Portland.
Portland, ME within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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Southern Maine Community College
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South Portland, ME
 

Southern Maine Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 6,007enrollment
  • $9,107net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

2 miles from Portland

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Maine College of Art
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Portland, ME

Maine College of Art

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 436enrollment
  • $35,395net price
  • 74%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

4 miles from Portland

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Purdue Global Maine Campus
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S Portland, ME
 

Purdue Global Maine Campus

Private 4 Year

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  • 503enrollment
  • -net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

6 miles from Portland

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University of Southern Maine
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Portland, ME

University of Southern Maine

Public 4 Year

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#3 Best Public Universities in Maine

  • 7,583enrollment
  • $12,343net price
  • 85%acceptance rate
  • 998-1220SAT range
  • 19-26ACT range
  • 3.33Avg GPA

5 miles from Portland

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University of New England
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Biddeford, ME
 

University of New England

Private 4 Year

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  • 6,434enrollment
  • $38,809net price
  • 96%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

16 miles from Portland

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Saint Joseph's College of Maine
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Standish, ME
 

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Private 4 Year

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#4 Best Private Colleges in Maine

  • 1,478enrollment
  • $29,625net price
  • 81%acceptance rate
  • 960-1120SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

20 miles from Portland

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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

22 miles from Portland

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Landing School of Boat Building and Design
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Arundel, ME
 

Landing School of Boat Building and Design

Private 2 Year

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  • 46enrollment
  • $36,505net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

24 miles from Portland

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York County Community College
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Wells, ME
 

York County Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,625enrollment
  • $7,271net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

30 miles from Portland

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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

33 miles from Portland

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

Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions

Private 2 Year

0 reviews

 

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

32 miles from Portland

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Central Maine Community College
C
Auburn, ME
 

Central Maine Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 3,376enrollment
  • $7,250net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

35 miles from Portland

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University of New Hampshire Main Campus
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Durham, NH

University of New Hampshire Main Campus

Public 4 Year

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#1 Best Public Universities in New Hampshire

  • 13,953enrollment
  • $24,507net price
  • 87%acceptance rate
  • 1120-1320SAT range
  • 26-31ACT range
  • 3.58Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 1

51 miles from Portland

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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

52 miles from Portland

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Great Bay Community College
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Portsmouth, NH
 

Great Bay Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 1,415enrollment
  • $15,604net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

54 miles from Portland

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Lakes Region Community College
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Laconia, NH
 

Lakes Region Community College

Public 2 Year

0 reviews

 

  • 645enrollment
  • $16,313net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

64 miles from Portland

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Thomas College
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T
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

67 miles from Portland

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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

69 miles from Portland

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Southern Maine Community College and is 2.3 miles from Portland. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Southern Maine Community College are $3,797 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Southern Maine Community College has an open admission policy. Open admission colleges typically have few admission thresholds and will admit all applicants so long as certain minimum requirements are met.