Lens covers 6 four-year colleges in Maine, 2 public and 4 private. They range from Bates College (1,760 undergraduates) to University of Maine (8,496). Acceptance rates run from 7% to 97%, and 3 of the 6 admit at least half of applicants.
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The 6 four-year colleges in Maine
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| College | Location | Undergraduates | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees (before aid) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | Lewiston | 1,760 | 13% | $66,590 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick | 1,873 | 7% | $67,832 |
| Colby College | Waterville | 2,407 | 7% | $69,600 |
| University of Maine | Orono | 8,496 | 97% | $13,326 in-state · $36,756 out-of-state |
| University of New England | Biddeford | 2,135 | 92% | $44,210 |
| University of Southern Maine | Portland | 4,222 | 79% | $11,284 in-state · $27,944 out-of-state |
Sources: IPEDS (fall 2024 enrollment and admissions); College Scorecard (published tuition and fees before aid, about 2023–24). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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- Colleges in Rhode Island
- Colleges in Vermont
- Liberal Arts Colleges in the Northeast
- Large Public Universities in the Northeast
- Smaller Public Universities in the Northeast
- Large Private Universities in the Northeast
- Smaller Private Universities in the Northeast
- Engineering and Tech Schools in the Northeast
- Catholic Colleges in the Northeast
- Jesuit Colleges in the Northeast
FAQ
Which four-year colleges in Maine admit at least half of applicants? 3 of the 6: University of Maine, University of New England, University of Southern Maine (fall 2024).
What are the largest and smallest four-year colleges in Maine? University of Maine is the largest, with 8,496 undergraduates, and Bates College is the smallest, with 1,760 (fall 2024).
How many four-year colleges in Maine are public? 2 of the 6 are public and 4 are private.
Where these numbers come from
Lens covers the 850 four-year public and private nonprofit colleges that receive the most applications, so some smaller colleges are not listed. Enrollment, acceptance rates and degrees come from IPEDS (U.S. Department of Education, fall 2024); published prices from the College Scorecard. Each college's page lists its own sources. See the data behind Lens.