Colleges Near Waterville

Colleges and universities near me in the Waterville, Maine area

There are 2 colleges in Waterville and 26 colleges within 100 miles enrolling a total of 71,250 students. These are the closest colleges.

Located in Maine with a population of 15,722, the closest colleges are ranked below by distance from Waterville. Driving time to these schools from Waterville 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 Waterville.
Waterville, ME within 100 miles Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

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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

1 miles from Waterville

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Thomas College
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Waterville, ME
 

Thomas College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

1 miles from Waterville

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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

4 miles from Waterville

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University of Maine at Augusta
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Augusta, ME
 

University of Maine at Augusta

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

16 miles from Waterville

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Unity College
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Unity, ME
 

Unity College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

 

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

17 miles from Waterville

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University of Maine at Farmington
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Farmington, ME
 

University of Maine at Farmington

Public 4 Year

0 reviews

#2 Best Public Universities in Maine

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

25 miles from Waterville

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Bates College
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Lewiston, ME

Bates College

Private 4 Year

0 reviews

#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

41 miles from Waterville

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Central Maine Community College
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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

40 miles from Waterville

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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

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

41 miles from Waterville

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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

44 miles from Waterville

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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

47 miles from Waterville

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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

47 miles from Waterville

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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

47 miles from Waterville

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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

47 miles from Waterville

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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

49 miles from Waterville

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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

54 miles from Waterville

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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

64 miles from Waterville

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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

66 miles from Waterville

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FAQ's

The closest community college is Kennebec Valley Community College and is 4.2 miles from Waterville. 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.