Colleges Near Rockland

Colleges and universities near me in the Rockland, Maine area

There are 26 colleges within 100 miles of Rockland enrolling a total of 71,489 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Maine with a population of 7,297, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Rockland. The nearest college is Maine Maritime Academy in Castine at a distance of 24.4 miles from Rockland. Driving time to these schools from Rockland should be less than 2 hours. The top rated college in the area is Bowdoin College in Brunswick which is ranked #25 in the nation by CollegeSimply. The largest college in the area is University of Maine enrolling 12,231 students. In terms of affordability, Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield offers the lowest tuition for colleges in the area at $2,880 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 Rockland.
Rockland, 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

64 miles from Rockland

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Maine College of Art
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Portland, ME

Maine College of Art

Private 4 Year

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

65 miles from Rockland

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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

65 miles from Rockland

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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

70 miles from Rockland

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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

78 miles from Rockland

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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

86 miles from Rockland

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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

92 miles from Rockland

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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

92 miles from Rockland

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Kennebec Valley Community College and is 40.3 miles from Rockland. Explore the complete list of nearby community college options.

Tuition and fees at Kennebec Valley Community College are $3,687 for local residents for one academic year. Explore full costs to attend.

Kennebec Valley 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.