For the 2024 school year, there are 11 community colleges serving 24,331 students in Maine (8 public colleges and 3 private colleges).
For Maine 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 (view national tuition costs).
The best top ranked community colleges in California include Maine College of Health Professions and Southern Maine Community College.
Maine community colleges have a diversity score of 0.27, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 15% (majority Black and Hispanic) and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(ME) School Average
American Indian
1%
Asian
2%
Hispanic
2%
Black
3%
White
85%
Two or more races
3%
Non Resident
1%
Unknown
3%
Top Ranked Maine Community Colleges (2024)
College
Location
Students
Maine College of Health Professions
Private not-for-profit
70 Middle Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-2840
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-2840
| 216 students
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5500
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5500
| 5,789 students
1250 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 755-5100
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 755-5100
| 3,115 students
Husson University
Private not-for-profit
1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-7000
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-7000
| 3,473 students
92 Western Ave
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000
| 2,297 students
33 Edgemont Dr
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-2700
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-2700
| 775 students
46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-3000
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-3000
| 4,202 students
One College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-1000
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-1000
| 354 students
Community Colleges in Maine (Closed)
School
Location
Students
88 e hardscrabble rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-1478
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-1478
| 0 students
475 Lisbon Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 333-3300
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 333-3300
| 503 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many community colleges are located in Maine?
There are 11 community colleges serving 24,331 students in Maine.
How much do community colleges cost in Maine?
For Maine 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.
What are the top ranked community colleges in Maine?
The best top ranked community colleges in Maine include Maine College of Health Professions and Southern Maine Community College.
What is community college diversity score in Maine?
Maine community colleges have a diversity score of 0.27, which is lower than the national average of 0.70 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Maine?
Maine community college are approximately 15% minority students (majority Black and Hispanic).
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