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Best Maine Community Colleges (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 community colleges serving 33,853 students in Maine (8 public colleges and 4 private colleges).
The average tuition for community colleges in Maine is approximately $4,020 per year for in-state students and $7,666 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,369 per year (view national tuition costs).
The top-ranked community colleges in California include Beal University and Maine College of Health Professions.
Maine community colleges have a diversity score of 0.38, which is higher than the national average of 0.00 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 22%, with the majority being Black or Hispanic and the student:teacher ratio is 17:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(ME) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
3%
Black
5%
White
78%
Two or more races
3%
Non Resident
1%
Unknown
7%
Maine All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Maine Community Colleges (2024-25)

College
Location
Students
Beal University
Private for-profit
99 Farm Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-4591
| 626 students
Maine College of Health Professions
Maine College of Health Professions Photo - two students learning how to do IV's
Private not-for-profit
70 Middle Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-2840
| 299 students
1250 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 755-5100
| 4,152 students
354 Hogan Rd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 974-4600
| 3,348 students
Husson University
Private not-for-profit
1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-7000
| 3,526 students
92 Western Ave
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000
| 2,950 students
The Landing School
Private not-for-profit
286 River Rd
Arundel, ME 04046
(207) 985-7976
| 53 students
33 Edgemont Dr
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-2700
| 1,220 students
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5500
| 8,693 students
University of Maine at Augusta
Public
46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-3000
| 5,836 students
One College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-1000
| 912 students
York County Community College
Public
112 College Drive
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 216-4300
| 2,238 students
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Community Colleges in Maine (Closed)

School
Location
Students
88 e hardscrabble rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-1478
| 0 students
475 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 333-3300
| 503 students

Frequently Asked Questions

How many community colleges are located in Maine?
There are 12 community colleges serving 33,853 students in Maine.
How much do community colleges cost in Maine?
The average tuition for community colleges in Maine is approximately $4,020 per year for in-state students and $7,666 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $13,369.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Maine?
The top-ranked community colleges in Maine include Beal University and Maine College of Health Professions.
What is community college diversity score in Maine?
Community colleges in Maine have a diversity score of 0.38, which is higher than the national average of 0.00 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Maine?
Community colleges in Maine have approximately 22% minority enrollment, with the majority being Black or Hispanic.

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