The Maine average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $12,000 (2026).
For public community colleges in Maine, the average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $11,622.
For private community colleges in Maine, the average community college debt for graduating students is approximately $16,143.
Completed Debt Range: $5,200
$21,452
Avg. Completed Debt: $12,526
Community College Debt For Graduating Students in Maine (2026)
College
Completed Debt
Location
Rank: #11.
Completed Debt: $5,200
One College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-1000
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-1000
Rank: #22.
Completed Debt: $8,450
112 College Drive
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 216-4300
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 216-4300
Rank: #33.
Completed Debt: $10,500
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5500
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5500
Rank: #44.
Completed Debt: $10,750
33 Edgemont Dr
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-2700
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-2700
Rank: #55.
Completed Debt: $11,986
354 Hogan Rd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 974-4600
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 974-4600
Rank: #66.
Completed Debt: $12,000
92 Western Ave
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000
Rank: #77.
Completed Debt: $12,637
1250 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 755-5100
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 755-5100
Rank: #88.
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Private not-for-profit
Completed Debt: $14,750
70 Middle Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-2840
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-2840
Rank: #99.
Beal University
Private for-profit
Completed Debt: $17,535
99 Farm Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-4591
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-4591
Rank: #1010.
Completed Debt: $21,452
46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-3000
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-3000
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the Maine average community college debt for graduating students?
The Maine average community college debt for graduating students is $12,000 for 2026.
What are schools with the highest average community college debt for graduating students in Maine?
The schools with the highest average community college debt for graduating students in Maine include Washington County Community College, York County Community College and Southern Maine Community College.
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