Best Maine Community Colleges (2024)

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 0.29, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
Minority enrollment is 16% (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
84%
Two or more races
3%
Non Resident
1%
Unknown
4%
Maine All Ethnic Groups Ethnicity Breakdown

Top Ranked Maine Community Colleges (2024)

College
Location
Students
Maine College of Health Professions
Maine College of Health Professions Photo - two students learning how to do IV's
Private not-for-profit
70 Middle Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207) 795-2840
| 216 students
2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207) 741-5500
| 5,789 students
Beal University
Private for-profit
99 Farm Road
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 947-4591
| 493 students
1250 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 755-5100
| 3,115 students
354 Hogan Rd
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 974-4600
| 2,042 students
Husson University
Private not-for-profit
1 College Circle
Bangor, ME 04401
(207) 941-7000
| 3,473 students
92 Western Ave
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207) 453-5000
| 2,297 students
33 Edgemont Dr
Presque Isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-2700
| 775 students
University of Maine at Augusta
Public
46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330
(207) 621-3000
| 4,202 students
One College Drive
Calais, ME 04619
(207) 454-1000
| 354 students
York County Community College
Public
112 College Drive
Wells, ME 04090
(207) 646-9282
| 1,575 students
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Community Colleges in Maine (Closed)

School
Location
Students
88 e hardscrabble rd
Auburn, ME 04210
(207) 783-1478
| 0 students
475 Lisbon Street
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 0.29, which is lower than the national average of 0.71 (view national diversity statistics).
How diverse are community college in Maine?
Community colleges in Maine are approximately 16% minority students (majority Black and Hispanic).

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