Maine College of Health Professions Photo - two students learning how to do IV's

Best Maine Community Colleges (2024-25)

For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 community colleges serving 23,544 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 0.39, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 97%, with the majority being Asian or Black and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.

Student by Ethnicity

(ME) School Average
American Indian
2%
Asian
5%
Black
3%
White
3%
Hawaiian
77%
Two or more races
10%
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
| 519 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
| 235 students
1250 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 755-5100
| 3,003 students
354 Hogan Rd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 974-4600
| 2,076 students
Husson University
Private not-for-profit
1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-7000
| 3,311 students
92 Western Ave
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000
| 2,108 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
| 596 students
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5500
| 5,435 students
University of Maine at Augusta
Public
46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-3000
| 4,422 students
One College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-1000
| 405 students
York County Community College
Public
112 College Drive
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-9282
| 1,381 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 23,544 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 0.39, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (compared to national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Maine?
Community colleges in Maine have approximately 97% minority enrollment, with the majority being Asian or Black.

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