ic S/general/checkmark circled Thanks for subscribing! Be on the lookout for our next newsletter.
ic S/general/checkmark circled
Saved to My Favorites. View My Favorites
Lists / Best Colleges in Maine

Best Colleges in Maine

Created by College Confidential
Photo: Vlada Karpovich/Pexels

Maine is home to 29 colleges and universities, but the six schools below are among the very best in the state. Read more about Maine's top colleges below, and click the heart icon to save your favorites to your college list.

University of New England

  • University of New England
    Biddeford, ME 4-Year, Private
    Acceptance Rate90%
  • University of Maine

  • University of Maine
    Orono, ME 4-Year, Public
    Acceptance Rate96%
  • College of the Atlantic

  • College of the Atlantic
    Bar Harbor, ME 4-Year, Private
    Acceptance Rate61%
  • Colby College

  • Colby College
    Waterville, ME 4-Year, Private
    Acceptance Rate9%
  • Bowdoin College

  • Bowdoin College
    Brunswick, ME 4-Year, Private
    Acceptance Rate9%
  • Bates College

  • Bates College
    Lewiston, ME 4-Year, Private
    Acceptance Rate17%
  • Get a student loan that goes beyond tuition.

    Ascent offers cosigned and non-cosigned student loans with exclusive benefits that set students up for success.

    Get Started!
    F43DB07C-E631-43A5-9C99-000231808F35
    Scholarship Tips

    Want to find money for school that doesn’t need to be paid back? Access insights and advice on how to search and apply for scholarships!

    Find Scholarships