Discover the latest statistics on women enrollment in colleges across Maine. Currently, there are 49,845 women enrolled out of a total of 81,542 students, resulting in a women enrollment ratio of 62.96%. This data highlights the representation of women in higher education for Maine.
The college with the highest women enrollment percentage is Unity Environmental University, boasting a remarkable 76.86% women enrollment ratio.
Following closely, University of New England ranks second with a women enrollment ratio of 70.47%, while Husson University holds the third spot at 67.36%. These institutions set the benchmark for women's representation in higher education.
Our analysis includes colleges with at least 1,000 total enrollments and excludes women's colleges to provide a balanced overview. For a comprehensive list of women's colleges, visit women's colleges.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $42,712 and graduate tuition & fees is $24,174 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these High Women Enrollment Maine Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 61.76%, and the average SAT score is 1,303, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | Total Population | Undergraduate | Graduate | Men | Women | Online Enrollment | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 8 | Unity Environmental University New Gloucester, MEPrivate, 4-year | 7,165 806 | 6,507 (90.82%) | 658 (9.18%) | 1,658 (23.14%) | 5,507 (76.86%) | 7,083 (98.86%) |
| 2 8 | University of New England Biddeford, MEPrivate, 4-year | 6,573 100 | 3,884 (59.09%) | 2,689 (40.91%) | 1,941 (29.53%) | 4,632 (70.47%) | 2,887 (43.92%) |
| 3 5 | Husson University Bangor, MEPrivate, 4-year | 3,367 234 | 2,763 (82.06%) | 604 (17.94%) | 1,099 (32.64%) | 2,268 (67.36%) | 1,155 (34.30%) |
| 4 7 | University of Southern Maine Portland, MEPublic, 4-year | 7,604 76 | 5,525 (72.66%) | 2,079 (27.34%) | 2,779 (36.55%) | 4,825 (63.45%) | 1,870 (24.59%) |
| 5 2 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, MEPrivate, 4-year | 1,454 9 | 1,097 (75.45%) | 357 (24.55%) | 579 (39.82%) | 875 (60.18%) | 623 (42.85%) |
| 6 2 | Thomas College Waterville, MEPrivate, 4-year | 1,635 34 | 1,526 (93.33%) | 109 (6.67%) | 744 (45.50%) | 891 (54.50%) | 86 (5.26%) |
| 7 1 | Bowdoin College Brunswick, MEPrivate, 4-year | 1,881 31 | 1,881 (100.00%) | - (-0.05%) | 901 (47.90%) | 980 (52.10%) | - (0.00%) |
| 8 3 | Bates College Lewiston, MEPrivate, 4-year | 1,760 7 | 1,760 (100.00%) | - (-0.06%) | 848 (48.18%) | 912 (51.82%) | - (0.00%) |
| 9 3 | University of Maine Orono, MEPublic, 4-year | 12,029 269 | 9,601 (79.82%) | 2,428 (20.18%) | 5,835 (48.51%) | 6,194 (51.49%) | 2,466 (20.50%) |
| 10 3 | Colby College Waterville, MEPrivate, 4-year | 2,412 128 | 2,412 (100.00%) | - (-0.04%) | 1,178 (48.84%) | 1,234 (51.16%) | - (0.00%) |
| Average | 4,588 | 3,696 (80.55%) | 1,275 (27.79%) | 1,756 (38.28%) | 2,832 (61.72%) | 2,310 (50.35%) |