The Landing School

286 River Rd
Arundel, ME 04046
Top Ranked (2025-26): View Rankings

School Highlights

The Landing School serves 53 students (100% of students are full-time).
Minority enrollment is 100% of the student body (majority Black), which is less than the state average of 22%.

Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 54%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

The Landing School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

The Landing School
(ME) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Not applicable, not in Carnegie universe (not accredited or nondegree-granting)
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
n/a
122 staff

Student Body

The student population of The Landing School has declined by 22% over five years.
The The Landing School diversity score of 0.22 is less than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has grown by 266% over five years.
Total Enrollment
53 students
2,238 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
# Full-Time Students
53 students
629 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,609 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
n/a
334 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
53 students
629 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
7 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,609 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
77 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
138 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
2%
2%
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
% Black
6%
5%
% White
n/a
78%
% Hawaiian
88%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
n/a
1%
% Unknown races
4%
7%
Diversity Score
0.22
0.38
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
1%
24%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
n/a
42%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
91%
81%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
54%
53%
SAT Reading
n/a
445
SAT Math
n/a
500
SAT Writing
n/a
430
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of The Landing School?
The acceptance rate of The Landing School is 54%, which is higher than the state average of 53%.
What is The Landing School's ranking?
The Landing School ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maine for: Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2025-26)

  • Enrollment: 53 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 54%
  • Minority enrollment: 100%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Did You Know?

For Maine public community colleges, the average tuition 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. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Maine community colleges have a diversity score of 0.38, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Maine is Central Maine Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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