The Landing School

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

  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 54%
  • 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
0
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
0
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
0
Total Faculty
5 staff
67 staff
Number of Programs Offered
-2
25

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 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 131% over five years.
Total Enrollment
32 students
1,898 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
32 students
509 students
# Part-Time Students
n/a
1,389 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
34 students
133 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
504 students
# Full-Time Graduate Students
n/a
9 students
# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
n/a
1,526 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
n/a
93 students
Total Dormitory Capacity
n/a
194 students
% American Indian/Alaskan
n/a
1%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
34%
77%
% Hawaiian
58%
n/a
% Two or more races
n/a
3%
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
93%
24%

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
94%
Median Debt for Graduates
n/a
$12,000
Median Debt for Dropouts
n/a
$5,500
Acceptance Rate
54%
53%
SAT Reading
n/a
445
SAT Math
n/a
500
SAT Writing
n/a
430
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate of The Landing School?
The acceptance rate of The Landing School is 54%, which is higher than the state average of 53%.
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 and Average community college minority breakdown.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Enrollment: 32 students
  • Acceptance Rate: 54%
  • Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
  • Minority enrollment: 66%
  • Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)

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.

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