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 $3,775 for Maine residents and $9,824 for out-of-state students.

The average financial aid amounts including grants and/or scholarships are $6,063. Total 16,876 students are attending Maine community colleges (1,875 on average). The average graduation rate is 35.88% and the students to faculty ratio is 13 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 16,876 students are attending Maine community colleges and, among them, 5,507 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	$3,775 Maine Residents
Tuition & Fees	$9,824 out-of-state Students
Financial Aid Amounts	$6,063
Student Population	Total 16,876 (1,875 on average)
Online Student Population	Total 5,507 (787 on average) in 7 schools offering online classes)
Graduation Rate	35.88%
Transfer-out Rate	9.86%
Student to Faculty Ratio	12.89 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 $3,775 for Maine residents and $9,824 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	$3,877	$6,757	$8,886	$36,100	2,376	20%	16 to 1
Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle	$3,880	$6,760	$6,622	$33,600	783	27%	11 to 1
Washington County Community College Calais	$3,687	$6,567	$7,334	$31,600	505	42%	8 to 1
Southern Maine Community College South Portland	$3,797	$6,677	$5,869	$36,500	6,007	18%	20 to 1
Central Maine Community College Auburn	$3,864	$6,744	$5,486	$35,600	3,376	22%	18 to 1
Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield	$3,562	$6,442	$4,692	$32,300	2,119	43%	14 to 1
York County Community College Wells	$3,760	$6,640	$3,289	$30,800	1,625	23%	18 to 1
Birthwise Midwifery School Bridgton	$14,130		$1,631	-	39	-	3 to 1
The Landing School Arundel	$27,700		$10,759	-	46	92%	8 to 1
Average	$3,775	$9,824	$6,063	$33,786	1,875	35.88%	12.89 to 1