Best Colleges in Maine

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Maine is home to 29 colleges and universities, but the six schools below are among the very best in the state. Read more about Maine's top colleges below, and click the heart icon to save your favorites to your college list.

University of New England

Biddeford, ME • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$40,950

Out-of-State

$40,950

Acceptance Rate96%

University of New England is a private, nonprofit university in the town of Biddeford, Maine. University of New England was founded in 1831. The university currently enrolls around 6,434 students per year, including 3,718 undergraduate students.

University of New England Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into University of New England. Around 96% of applicants get into University of New England each year. In 2022, 4,941 students applied to University of New England and 4,757 were admitted.

University of New England Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	96%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	94%
Average GPA	3.4
Test Optional	May require tests
Applicants Submitting ACT scores	94%

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University of New England is located in Biddeford, Maine,.

If you want to see University of New England for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Biddeford, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Portland International Jetport.

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University of Maine

Orono, ME • 4-Year, Public

In-State

$12,136

Out-of-State

$33,736

Acceptance Rate94%

University of Maine is a public, state university in the town of Orono, Maine. University of Maine was founded in 1865. The college enrolls around 11,571 students per year, including 9,155 undergrads.

University of Maine Acceptance Rate

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Maine. Around 94% of applicants get into University of Maine each year. Out of 14,447 applications received in 2022, 13,604 students were offered admission.

University of Maine Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	94%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	ED not offered
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA Offered but % not available
Average GPA	3.4
Test Optional	May require tests
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	26%

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University of Maine is located in Orono, Maine,.

If you would like to see University of Maine for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Orono, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Bangor International.

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College of the Atlantic

Bar Harbor, ME • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$46,179

Out-of-State

$46,179

Acceptance Rate60%

College of the Atlantic is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Bar Harbor, Maine. College of the Atlantic was founded in 1969. The college enrolls around 380 students a year, including 377 undergraduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for College of the Atlantic

It is very difficult to get into College of the Atlantic. Around 60% of applicants get into College of the Atlantic each year. Out of 486 applications received in 2022, 292 students were offered admission.

College of the Atlantic Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	60%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	77%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Average GPA	3.8
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	23%

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College of the Atlantic is located in Bar Harbor, Maine,.

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Colby College

Waterville, ME • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$66,600

Out-of-State

$66,600

Acceptance Rate8%

Colby College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Waterville, Maine. Colby was founded in 1813. The college currently enrolls around 2,299 students per year, including 2,299 undergrad students.

Colby Acceptance Rate 2022

It is extremely difficult to get into Colby. The acceptance rate at Colby is 8%. Out of 16,890 applications received in 2022, 1,286 students were offered admission.

Colby College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	8%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	35%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	42%

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Colby College is located in Waterville, Maine, near Portland.

If you are interested in seeing Colby for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Waterville, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Augusta Municipal.

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Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME • 4-Year, Private

In-State

Unknown

Out-of-State

Unknown

Acceptance Rate9%

Bowdoin College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Brunswick, Maine. Bowdoin College was founded in 1794 and enrolls 1,915 undergrads and no graduate students.

2022 Acceptance Rate for Bowdoin College

It is extremely difficult to get into Bowdoin College. Bowdoin College admitted 9% of all applicants in 2022. In 2022, 9,376 students applied to Bowdoin College and 862 were admitted.

Bowdoin College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	9%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	26%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	58%

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Bowdoin College is located in Brunswick, Maine, near Portland and Maine.

If you would like to see Bowdoin College for yourself, be sure to plan a visit! The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 295 to Brunswick, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Portland International Jetport.

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Bates College

Lewiston, ME • 4-Year, Private

In-State

$63,478

Out-of-State

$63,478

Acceptance Rate14%

Bates College is a private, nonprofit college in the town of Lewiston, Maine. Bates College was founded in 1855. The college enrolls around 1,790 students a year, including 1,790 undergraduate students.

Bates College Acceptance Rate 2022

It is very difficult to get into Bates College. In 2022, Bates College accepted 14% of applicants. In 2022, 1,137 out of 8,273 total applicants were accepted.

Bates College Admissions Facts At-A-Glance
Overall Acceptance Rate	14%
Early Decision Acceptance Rate	48%
Early Action Acceptance Rate	EA not offered
Test Optional	Yes
Applicants Submitting SAT scores	25%

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Bates College is located in Lewiston, Maine,.

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You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what Bates College and Lewiston are like without leaving home.

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Best Colleges in Maine

University of New England

$40,950

$40,950

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University of Maine

$12,136

$33,736

University of Maine Acceptance Rate

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College of the Atlantic

$46,179

$46,179

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Colby College

$66,600

$66,600

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Bowdoin College

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Bates College

$63,478

$63,478

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