The average community college in Maine has approximately 2,495 students (2026).
The community colleges with the largest student enrollments are listed below (where sufficient data available).
The largest community college in Maine is Southern Maine Community College, with 7,900 students.
College Size Range: 32 Students
7,900 Students
Avg. College Size: 2,495 Students
Largest Maine Community Colleges (2026)
College
# Students
Location
Rank: #11.
Students: 7,900
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5500
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5500
Rank: #22.
Students: 4,754
1250 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 755-5100
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 755-5100
Rank: #33.
Students: 4,412
46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-3000
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-3000
Rank: #44.
Husson University
Private not-for-profit
Students: 3,367
1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-7000
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-7000
Rank: #55.
Students: 2,719
354 Hogan Rd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 974-4600
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 974-4600
Rank: #66.
Students: 2,489
92 Western Ave
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000
Rank: #77.
Students: 1,875
112 College Drive
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 216-4300
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 216-4300
Rank: #88.
Students: 843
33 Edgemont Dr
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-2700
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-2700
Rank: #99.
Students: 805
One College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-1000
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-1000
Rank: #1010.
Beal University
Private for-profit
Students: 504
99 Farm Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-4591
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-4591
Rank: #1111.
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Private not-for-profit
Students: 239
70 Middle Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-2840
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-2840
Rank: #1212.
The Landing School
Private not-for-profit
Students: 32
286 River Rd
Arundel, ME 04046
(207) 985-7976
Arundel, ME 04046
(207) 985-7976
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average community college student size?
The Maine average community college student size is 2,495 for 2026.
What are schools with the highest average community college student size in Maine?
The schools with the highest average community college student size in Maine include Southern Maine Community College, Central Maine Community College and University of Maine at Augusta.
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