Best Colleges in Maine (2019-2020)
The schools listed below rank in the best colleges in Maine. For this ranking, we consider any type/level of colleges including national universities, liberal arts colleges, community colleges, and specialized schools. In Maine, there are 38 colleges and universities - by school type, 18 public and 20 private schools, and by school level, 23 4 years (or high), 10 2-4 years, and 5 less than 2 years schools.
For academic year 2019-2020, Bowdoin College ranks first in the best Maine colleges ranking and Colby College and Bates College followed it. By school type, there are 2 public and 8 schools in the best Maine colleges.
The average acceptance rate of the best Maine colleges 59.11% where Bowdoin College has the tightest rate with 10.26%. Colby College has the highest tuition & fees with $57,280 where the average amount is $38,878 of the schools. Colby College has the highest submitted SAT scores with 1,430 where the average SAT scores is 1,146 of the schools. The average student population is 4,119 and the average student to faculty ratio is 13.00 to 1 over the best Maine colleges.
The ranking is based on CollegeEvaluator's ranking methodology by considering academic, financial, admissions, learning environment, and more perspectives. [read more about the ranking methodology]
1Bowdoin College 89.55
Bowdoin College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Brunswick, ME with total 1,828 students.
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's degree |
| Acceptance Rate | 10.26% |
| Tuition & Fees | $56,350 |
| Student Population | 1,828 (All Undergraduate) |
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2Colby College 89.54
Colby College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Waterville, ME with total 2,000 students.
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,430 |
| Acceptance Rate | 13.06% |
| Tuition & Fees | $57,280 |
| Student Population | 2,000 (All Undergraduate) |
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3Bates College 87.03
Bates College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Lewiston, ME with total 1,832 students.
| Highest Degree | Bachelor's degree |
| Acceptance Rate | 17.79% |
| Tuition & Fees | $55,683 |
| Student Population | 1,832 (All Undergraduate) |
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4University of New England 84.98
University of New England is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Biddeford, ME with total 8,010 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,145 |
| Acceptance Rate | 79.82% |
| Tuition & Fees | $38,750 |
| Student Population | 8,010 (4,449 Undergraduate) |
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5Husson University 84.65
Husson University is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Bangor, ME with total 3,761 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,035 |
| Acceptance Rate | 82.79% |
| Tuition & Fees | $18,940 |
| Student Population | 3,761 (2,910 Undergraduate) |
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62University of Maine 84.54
University of Maine is a public, 4 or more years school located in Orono, ME with total 11,404 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,150 |
| Acceptance Rate | 92.34% |
| Tuition & Fees | $11,438 (in-state) / $31,748 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 11,404 (9,365 Undergraduate) |
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71Saint Joseph's College of Maine 84.53
Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Standish, ME with total 2,106 students.
| Highest Degree | Post-master's certificate |
| SAT Scores | 1,070 |
| Acceptance Rate | 83.62% |
| Tuition & Fees | $36,720 |
| Student Population | 2,106 (1,440 Undergraduate) |
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81College of the Atlantic 84.47
College of the Atlantic is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Bar Harbor, ME with total 337 students.
| Highest Degree | Master's degree |
| Acceptance Rate | 66.89% |
| Tuition & Fees | $43,542 |
| Student Population | 337 (332 Undergraduate) |
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9 University of Southern Maine 83.93
University of Southern Maine is a public, 4 or more years school located in Portland, ME with total 8,140 students.
| Highest Degree | Doctor's degree |
| SAT Scores | 1,045 |
| Acceptance Rate | 85.43% |
| Tuition & Fees | $9,226 (in-state) / $22,050 (out-of-state) |
| Student Population | 8,140 (6,390 Undergraduate) |
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10 Thomas College 82.04
Thomas College is a private (not-for-profit), 4 or more years school located in Waterville, ME with total 1,767 students.
| Highest Degree | Master's degree |
| Tuition & Fees | $27,720 |
| Student Population | 1,767 (1,645 Undergraduate) |
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| Rank | Name | Acceptance Rate | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduate Tuition & Fees | SAT Scores | Population | Student : Faculty |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bowdoin College Brunswick, ME |
10.26% | $56,350 | - | - | 1,828 | 9 to 1 |
| 2 |
Colby College Waterville, ME |
13.06% | $57,280 | - | 1,430 | 2,000 | 10 to 1 |
| 3 |
Bates College Lewiston, ME |
17.79% | $55,683 | - | - | 1,832 | 10 to 1 |
| 4 |
University of New England Biddeford, ME |
79.82% | $38,750 | $24,334 | 1,145 | 8,010 | 13 to 1 |
| 5 |
Husson University Bangor, ME |
82.79% | $18,940 | $16,640 | 1,035 | 3,761 | 15 to 1 |
| 6 2 |
University of Maine Orono, ME |
92.34% | $31,748 ($11,438) |
$27,635 ($9,347) |
1,150 | 11,404 | 15 to 1 |
| 7 1 |
Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME |
83.62% | $36,720 | $9,470 | 1,070 | 2,106 | 13 to 1 |
| 8 1 |
College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME |
66.89% | $43,542 | $29,214 | - | 337 | 9 to 1 |
| 9 |
University of Southern Maine Portland, ME |
85.43% | $22,050 ($9,226) |
$21,462 ($8,502) |
1,045 | 8,140 | 13 to 1 |
| 10 |
Thomas College Waterville, ME |
- | $27,720 | $27,720 | - | 1,767 | 23 to 1 |
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