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Colleges and universities in Maine

Maine has 33 colleges and universities in our directory (14 public, 14 private nonprofit, 5 for-profit). Together they enroll about 81,542 students. 23 offer programs that can be completed online.

Cities with the most schools: Bangor (4), Portland (3), Augusta (2), Lewiston (2), Presque Isle (2), Waterville (2)

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Showing 1–24 of 33 schools

UM
Public
Students
12,029
Retention
83%
Programs
175
Awards 2024-25
2,766
CampusOnlineHybrid
Management ScienceBusiness Administration and ManagementMechanical Engineering +172
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SMC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
7,900
Retention
57%
Programs
43
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and ManagementRegistered Nursing +40
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USM
Public
Students
7,604
Retention
74%
Programs
139
Awards 2024-25
1,791
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingLawBusiness Administration and Management +136
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UEU
Private nonprofit

Unity Environmental University

New Gloucester, ME

Admission
Open
Students
7,165
Retention
36%
Programs
29
CampusOnlineHybrid
Marine Biology and Biological OceanographyAnimal Sciences, OtherWildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management +26
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UNE
Private nonprofit
Students
6,573
Retention
79%
Programs
62
Awards 2024-25
1,287
CampusOnlineHybrid
Osteopathic MedicineSocial WorkRegistered Nursing +59
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CMC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,754
Retention
57%
Programs
42
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementGeneral StudiesRegistered Nursing +39
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UMA
Public
Admission
Open
Students
4,412
Retention
60%
Programs
57
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesPsychiatric/Mental Health Services TechnicianComputer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance +54
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HU
Private nonprofit

Husson University

Bangor, ME

Students
3,367
Retention
75%
Programs
79
Awards 2024-25
1,090
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationRegistered Nursing +76
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UMP
Public
Students
2,873
Retention
58%
Programs
32
Awards 2024-25
1,588
CampusOnlineHybrid
Liberal Arts and SciencesBusiness/CommerceBusiness Administration and Management +29
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EMC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,719
Retention
56%
Programs
38
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingBusiness Administration and ManagementElectrician +35
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KVC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
2,489
Retention
64%
Programs
32
CampusOnlineHybrid
Health Services/Allied Health/Health SciencesRegistered NursingGeneral Studies +29
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CC
Private nonprofit

Colby College

Waterville, ME

Students
2,412
Retention
94%
Programs
50
Awards 2024-25
619
Campus
Econometrics and Quantitative EconomicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, General +47
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UMF
Public
Students
2,100
Retention
73%
Programs
46
Awards 2024-25
374
CampusOnlineHybrid
Higher EducationPsychology, GeneralElementary Education and Teaching +43
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BC
Private nonprofit

Bowdoin College

Brunswick, ME

Students
1,881
Retention
97%
Programs
43
Awards 2024-25
528
Campus
Econometrics and Quantitative EconomicsPolitical Science and GovernmentBiology +40
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YCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
1,875
Retention
57%
Programs
25
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementHuman ServicesRegistered Nursing +22
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BC
Private nonprofit

Bates College

Lewiston, ME

Students
1,760
Retention
91%
Programs
36
Awards 2024-25
502
Campus
Econometrics and Quantitative EconomicsPolitical Science and GovernmentResearch and Experimental Psychology, Other +33
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TC
Private nonprofit

Thomas College

Waterville, ME

Students
1,635
Retention
77%
Programs
44
Awards 2024-25
213
CampusOnlineHybrid
Business Administration and ManagementCriminal Justice/Law Enforcement AdministrationSport and Fitness Administration/Management +41
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UMF
Public
Students
1,562
Retention
89%
Programs
14
Awards 2024-25
206
CampusOnlineHybrid
Nursing ScienceLiberal Arts and SciencesBusiness Administration and Management +11
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SJC
Private nonprofit
Students
1,454
Retention
75%
Programs
65
Awards 2024-25
433
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingTheologyBusiness Administration and Management +62
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MMA
Public
Students
971
Retention
82%
Programs
11
Awards 2024-25
226
CampusOnlineHybrid
Marine Science/Merchant Marine OfficerNaval Architecture and Marine EngineeringSystems Engineering +8
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NMC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
843
Retention
48%
Programs
26
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingLicensed Practical/Vocational Nurse TrainingElectrician +23
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WCC
Public
Admission
Open
Students
805
Retention
61%
Programs
28
CampusOnlineHybrid
ElectricianAutomobileDiesel Mechanics Technology/Technician +25
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BU
Private for-profit

Beal University

Bangor, ME

Admission
Open
Students
504
Retention
25%
Programs
17
CampusOnlineHybrid
Registered NursingSubstance Abuse/Addiction CounselingBiology/Biotechnology Technology/Technician +14
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MCA
Private nonprofit
Students
475
Retention
72%
Programs
18
Awards 2024-25
132
CampusOnlineHybrid
Animation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics, and Special EffectsFine/Studio ArtsIllustration +15
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