Colleges in Maine: Complete List & Stats (2024)

33 colleges and universities with tuition, admissions, and earnings data

2024 College Scorecard data · Updated 2026

33
Colleges
$21,326
Avg Tuition
70%
Avg Accept Rate
$50,942
Avg Earnings (10yr)

Maine is home to 33 colleges and universities, ranging from 15 public institutions to 18 private colleges. Average in-state tuition is $21,326, with costs ranging from $3,687 to $63,520. Graduates from Maine colleges earn a median of $50,942 ten years after enrollment.The average acceptance rate across Maine institutions is 70%.

Most Affordable
$3,687
Highest Earnings
$89,964
Best Graduation Rate
94%

All 33 Colleges in Maine

B C E H I K M N S T U W Y

B

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Bates College Lewiston $61,066 14% $69,498
Beal University Wilton N/A N/A $35,639
Bowdoin College Brunswick $61,528 9% $82,735

C

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Capilo School of Hair Design Augusta N/A N/A N/A
Central Maine Community College Auburn $3,760 N/A $42,448
Colby College Waterville $63,520 8% $80,490
College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor $44,829 60% $40,264

E

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Eastern Maine Community College Bangor $3,877 N/A $41,704

H

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Husson University Bangor $21,090 91% $45,025

I

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts Portland N/A N/A N/A

K

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield $3,687 N/A $36,035

M

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Maine College of Art & Design Portland $39,830 74% $40,778
Maine College of Health Professions Lewiston $16,238 56% $79,840
Maine Maritime Academy Castine $14,562 58% $89,964
Maine Media College Rockport N/A N/A N/A

N

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
New Hampshire Institute for Therapeutic Arts Harrison N/A N/A N/A
Northeast Technical Institute Scarborough N/A N/A N/A
Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle $3,730 N/A $43,348

S

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish $41,586 81% $59,045
Southern Maine Community College South Portland $3,797 N/A $41,661
Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook Westbrook N/A N/A $27,803

T

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
The Landing School Arundel $26,012 N/A $65,849
Thomas College Waterville $29,996 97% $44,991

U

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
University of Maine Orono $12,136 94% $48,653
University of Maine - Machias Machias $8,910 N/A $48,653
University of Maine at Augusta Augusta $8,378 N/A $40,342
University of Maine at Farmington Farmington $9,890 94% $44,433
University of Maine at Fort Kent Fort Kent $8,805 99% $51,077
University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle $8,750 97% $40,956
University of New England Biddeford $40,950 96% $55,921
University of Southern Maine Portland $10,120 85% $49,958

W

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
Washington County Community College Calais $3,687 N/A $34,407

Y

College City Tuition Accept Rate Earnings (10yr)
York County Community College Wells $3,760 N/A $44,873

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many colleges are in Maine?
There are 33 colleges and universities in Maine, including 15 public and 18 private institutions, according to 2024 College Scorecard data.
What is the average college tuition in Maine?
The average in-state tuition across Maine colleges is $21,326. Tuition ranges from $3,687 to $63,520 depending on the institution.
How much do Maine college graduates earn?
Graduates from Maine colleges earn an average median salary of $50,942 ten years after enrollment, based on 2024 College Scorecard data.
What is the average acceptance rate in Maine?
The average acceptance rate across Maine colleges is 70%. Rates vary widely from highly selective institutions to open-admission colleges.

Data Source & Methodology

College data is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (2024 data). Includes tuition, admissions, graduation rates, and post-graduation earnings for federally funded institutions.

Our Methodology · Data Sources · Source: College Scorecard

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