University of New England has the lowest ratio of students per faculty. It means that a faculty may teach small number of students and the average class size may also small. Its students to faculty ratio was 11 to last year.
University of Southern Maine and University of Maine also have lower ratio of students per faculty.
For the ranking, we exclude schools with fewer than 5,000 students.
University of New England has the highest students to faculty ratio of 11 to 1. The highest students to faculty ratio means that there are many students per class and/or one faculty needs to take care of more students. University of Southern Maine has the second lowest ratio of 14 to 1.
The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the schools is $30,887 and graduate tuition & fees is $26,956 for the academic year 2024-2025.
At these Low Student-Faculty Ratio Maine Colleges, the average acceptance rate is 89.17%, and the average SAT score is 1,100, making them not only cost-effective but also accessible options for a wide range of students.
| School Name | Students to Faculty Ratio | Total Population | Full-time Faculty | Part-time Faculty | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Graduation Rate | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 - | University of New England Biddeford, MEPrivate, 4-year | 11 to 1 1 to 1 | 6,573 | 293 | 272 | $44,210 | 68.00% |
| 2 - | University of Southern Maine Portland, MEPublic, 4-year | 14 to 1 - | 7,604 | 259 | 399 | $29,940 ($12,090) | 40.00% |
| 3 - | University of Maine Orono, MEPublic, 4-year | 15 to 1 - | 12,029 | 528 | 250 | $36,756 ($13,326) | 55.00% |
| 4 - | Unity Environmental University New Gloucester, MEPrivate, 4-year | 36 to 1 - | 7,165 | 35 | 328 | $12,640 | 29.00% |
| Average | 19 to 1 | 8,343 | 279 | 312 | $30,887 ($12,708) | 48.00% |