For the 2024-25 school year, there are 12 community colleges serving 23,544 students in Maine (8 public colleges and 4 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 Beal University and Maine College of Health Professions.
Maine community colleges have a diversity score of 0.39, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 97% (majority Asian and Black) and the student:teacher ratio is 12:1.
Student by Ethnicity
(ME) School Average
American Indian
2%
Asian
5%
Black
3%
White
3%
Hawaiian
77%
Two or more races
10%
Top Ranked Maine Community Colleges (2024-25)
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
| 235 students
1250 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 755-5100
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 755-5100
| 3,003 students
Husson University
Private not-for-profit
1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-7000
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-7000
| 3,311 students
92 Western Ave
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000
| 2,108 students
33 Edgemont Dr
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-2700
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-2700
| 596 students
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5500
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5500
| 5,435 students
46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-3000
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-3000
| 4,422 students
One College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-1000
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-1000
| 405 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 12 community colleges serving 23,544 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 Beal University and Maine College of Health Professions.
What is community college diversity score in Maine?
Maine community colleges have a diversity score of 0.39, which is lower than the national average of 0.75 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Maine?
Community colleges in Maine are approximately 97% minority students (majority Asian and Black).
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