Best Maine Colleges

Ranked list of Colleges and Universities in Maine for 2025

There are 30 colleges and universities in Maine enrolling 80,534 students. Explore the list of top colleges in Maine below to begin your college search. The CollegeSimply rankings are objective and data-driven in order to help you find good matches for you. Learn how the Best Colleges rankings are calculated on our ranking methodology page. Whether you're searching for a good public, private or community college, this guide to universities in Maine offers a comprehensive view to the state's higher education options.

 Maine is home to nationally ranked institutions like Bowdoin College, Colby College and Bates College. The highest ranked college in Maine is Bowdoin College and the top rated public state college is University of Maine.

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Maine Public Private For-Profit 4 year 2 year

30 results

List of the Best Maine Colleges

Maine Maritime Academy
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Castine, ME

Maine Maritime Academy

Public 4 Year

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  • 913enrollment
  • $21,433net price
  • 61%acceptance rate
  • 1070-1270SAT range
  • 23-30ACT range
  • 3.48Avg GPA

Applications Due Mar 1

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University of Maine at Presque Isle
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Presque Isle, ME
 

University of Maine at Presque Isle

Public 4 Year

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  • 2,187enrollment
  • $9,773net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.0Avg GPA

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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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  • 6,473enrollment
  • $38,675net price
  • 89%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.41Avg GPA

Applications Due Feb 15

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Northern Maine Community College
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Presque Isle, ME
 

Northern Maine Community College

Public 2 Year

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  • 772enrollment
  • $8,462net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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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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  • 474enrollment
  • $37,132net price
  • 78%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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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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  • 7,205enrollment
  • $9,762net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Thomas College
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Waterville, ME
 

Thomas College

Private 4 Year

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  • 1,669enrollment
  • $18,882net price
  • 97%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Unity College
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Unity, ME
 

Unity College

Private 4 Year

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  • 6,359enrollment
  • $17,734net price
  • 82%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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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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  • 685enrollment
  • $3,994net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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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

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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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  • 1,782enrollment
  • $7,973net price
  • 100%acceptance rate
  • -SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • NAAvg GPA

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Husson University
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Bangor, ME
 

Husson University

Private 4 Year

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  • 3,133enrollment
  • $21,101net price
  • 86%acceptance rate
  • 1000-1220SAT range
  • -ACT range
  • 3.4Avg GPA

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