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Colleges and Universities in Maine
30 degree-granting colleges and universities in Maine that take part in federal student aid programs, from the U.S. Department of Education.
- Colleges30
- Public1515 private
- Four-year228 two-year
- Online programs21Report at least one fully online program
Widely offered majors in Maine: Business Administration (16), Nursing (15), Biology (13), Psychology (13), Accounting (12), Criminal Justice (12).
| College | City | Type | Level | Online programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | Lewiston | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Beal University | Bangor | Private for-profit | Four-year | Yes |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Central Maine Community College | Auburn | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Colby College | Waterville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Eastern Maine Community College | Bangor | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Husson University | Bangor | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts | Portland | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Kennebec Valley Community College | Fairfield | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Maine College of Art & Design | Portland | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Maine College of Health Professions | Lewiston | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Castine | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Maine Media College | Rockport | Private nonprofit | Four-year | No |
| Northern Maine Community College | Presque Isle | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Southern Maine Community College | South Portland | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| The Landing School | Arundel | Private nonprofit | Two-year | No |
| Thomas College | Waterville | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| Unity Environmental University | New Gloucester | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Maine | Orono | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | Fort Kent | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | Presque Isle | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Maine-System Central Office | Orono | Public | Four-year | No |
| University of New England | Biddeford | Private nonprofit | Four-year | Yes |
| University of Southern Maine | Portland | Public | Four-year | Yes |
| Washington County Community College | Calais | Public | Two-year | Yes |
| York County Community College | Wells | Public | Two-year | Yes |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024). Links go to each school’s official website as reported to IPEDS. “Online programs” means the school reported at least one program offered entirely by distance education.
Colleges in Maine: frequently asked questions
How many colleges are in Maine?
Maine has 30 degree-granting colleges and universities that take part in federal student aid programs, according to the latest U.S. Department of Education (IPEDS) data.
How many public colleges are in Maine?
15 public, 14 private nonprofit and 1 private for-profit.
How many community colleges and two-year colleges are in Maine?
8 two-year colleges, including public two-year colleges such as Central Maine Community College, Eastern Maine Community College, Kennebec Valley Community College, Northern Maine Community College, Southern Maine Community College, and Washington County Community College.
How many four-year colleges and universities are in Maine?
22 four-year colleges and universities, and 18 schools in Maine offer graduate programs.
Which colleges in Maine offer online programs?
21 colleges in Maine reported offering at least one program entirely online. Use the college search with “Offers fully online programs” to see them, and check each school for specific online programs.
Which cities in Maine have the most colleges?
Bangor (3), Portland (3), Lewiston (2), Waterville (2), and Presque Isle (2).
What majors are most widely offered at colleges in Maine?
Among the 109 majors in this guide, the most widely offered in Maine are Business Administration (16 schools), Nursing (15 schools), Biology (13 schools), Psychology (13 schools), Accounting (12 schools), and Criminal Justice (12 schools).
How do I find a college in Maine that offers my major?
Use the college search with the state set to Maine and choose your major, or filter by city or ZIP code.
Where does this list of Maine colleges come from?
From the U.S. Department of Education’s IPEDS data (IPEDS 2024-25 institutional characteristics (HD2024, IC2024)). Confirm programs, costs and admission requirements on each school’s official website.
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