The Landing School

286 River Rd
Arundel, ME 04046
Top-Ranked (2026-27): View Rankings

School Highlights

The Landing School serves 32 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 23%.

Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 66%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Top Rankings

The Landing School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:

School Overview

The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 75% over five years.
The Landing School
(ME) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
5 staff
67 staff

Student Body

The student population of The Landing School has declined by 51% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The The Landing School diversity score of 0.55 is more than the state average of 0.40. The school's diversity has grown by 131% over five years.
Total Enrollment
32 students
1,898 students

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
32 students
509 students

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

# Enrollment Undergraduate
32 students
2,182 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
504 students

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
34%
77%
% Hawaiian
58%
n/a
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.40
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
100%
37%
Median Earnings 10 Years After Entry (measured in 2022-2023, in 2024 dollars)
$62,004
$45,995

Tuition & Financial Aid

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
94%

Showing 2008–2025. View full 19-year historical data

Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Landing School's ranking?
The Landing School ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maine for: Diversity in US community colleges, Average community college minority breakdown and Highest median earnings 10 years after entry.

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Quick Facts (26-27)

  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 66%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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Did You Know?

For Maine public 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. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Maine community colleges have a diversity score of 0.40, which is lower than the national average of 0.74. The most diverse community college in Maine is The Landing School. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.

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