Maine Community Colleges - Tuition Comparison

There are 9 community colleges (2-4 years colleges) in Maine (7 public and 2 private schools). The 2024 average tuition & fees of the schools are $4,154 for Maine residents and $10,267 for out-of-state students.

The average financial aid amounts including grants and/or scholarships are $4,643. Total 21,456 students are attending Maine community colleges (2,384 on average). The average graduation rate is 45.00% and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1. The average earning after 10 years of graduation from community colleges in Maine is $33,786.

Maine Community Colleges Average Statistics

There are 9 community colleges (2-4 years colleges, offer Associate degree/program dominantly) located in Maine - 7 schools are public and 2 private. 8 community colleges in Maine have the open admission policy with some application requirements such as high school diploma and certificate of attendance.

Total 21,456 students are attending Maine community colleges and, among them, 6,061 students enrolled online exclusively. 7 schools offer online degree/programs out of Maine community colleges. The following table summarizes the average statistics for key academic facts for the academic year 2023-2024.

Maine Community Colleges Average Statistics (2023-2024)
Number of Schools	9 community colleges (7 public, 2 private)
Open Admission Policy	8 out of 9 schools
Tuition & Fees	$4,154 Maine Residents
Tuition & Fees	$10,267 out-of-state Students
Financial Aid Amounts	$4,643
Student Population	Total 21,456 (2,384 on average)
Online Student Population	Total 6,061 (866 on average) in 7 schools offering online classes)
Graduation Rate	45.00%
Transfer-out Rate	13.43%
Student to Faculty Ratio	14.22 to 1
Salary After 10 Years of Graduation	$33,786

Maine Community Colleges Comparison - Ranking and Key Facts

Eastern Maine Community College is ranked first among Maine community colleges and Northern Maine Community College and Washington County Community College are second and third position in the ranking. The average tuition & fees of the schools are $4,154 for Maine residents and $10,267 for out-of-state students. The following table compares the Maine community colleges with average key statistics by ranking.

2024 Tuition & Academic Comparison Between Community Colleges in Maine
Name	Tuition & Fees		Average Financial Aid	Average Earning after 10 Years of Graduation	Student Population	Graduation Rate	Student to Faculty Ratio
Name	Maine Residents	Out-of-State	Average Financial Aid	Average Earning after 10 Years of Graduation	Student Population	Graduation Rate	Student to Faculty Ratio
Eastern Maine Community College Bangor	$4,156	$7,036	$6,859	$36,100	2,719	32%	19 to 1
Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle	$4,156	$7,036	$5,419	$33,600	843	42%	12 to 1
Washington County Community College Calais	$4,156	$7,036	$7,871	$31,600	805	55%	12 to 1
Southern Maine Community College South Portland	$4,156	$7,036	$5,038	$36,500	7,900	28%	20 to 1
Central Maine Community College Auburn	$4,140	$7,020	$6,349	$35,600	4,754	30%	20 to 1
Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield	$4,156	$7,036	$3,485	$32,300	2,489	39%	16 to 1
York County Community College Wells	$4,156	$7,036	$2,518	$30,800	1,875	34%	21 to 1
The Landing School Arundel	$29,037		$2,617	-	32	100%	5 to 1
Birthwise Midwifery School Bridgton	$14,130		$1,631	-	39	-	3 to 1
Average	$4,154	$10,267	$4,643	$33,786	2,384	45.00%	14.22 to 1