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About Universities in Maine
Maine has many private and public colleges and universities of higher learning. University of Maine is the largest university in the state.
Maine is home to a number of private and public universities. The University of Maine System is one of the largest education systems of higher learning in the state. It consists of seven universities and nine University College regional outreach centers. Established in 1968, the university system aims at providing high-quality education and undertaking creative and innovative projects to improve the quality of life.
The major universities of the Maine are:
University of New England:
Located in Biddeford and Portland, the University of New England is an independent, co-educational university. It was founded in 1939 at Biddeford by Father Decary and the Franciscan friar of St. Andre’s parish. The university has an enrollment of 7,330 students annually with a faculty of 295 members. The major courses offered are marine science and neuroscience, humanities and public health. Danielle N. Ripich is the president.
University of Maine:
The flagship university of Maine, the University of Maine is a public research university located in Orono, Maine, United States. It was established in 1865 as a land grant college. It is the only institution to be categorized as a research university. The institution has an enrollment of approximately 12,000 students supported by a staff of 720 members. Developmental psychology, social psychology, cognitive psychology, behavioral neuroscience, biomedical science, and engineering are among the major academic programs the unversity offers. The president of the university is Paul W. Ferguson.
Central Maine Community College:
Located in Auburn, Maine, Central Maine Community College is one of the seven colleges in the Maine Community College System. It was founded in 1963 as Androscoggin State Vocational Institute and changed its name to Central Maine Community College in 2003. The institution offers a number of courses that include accounting, architectural and civil engineering, business, computer applications, electronics, robotics, liberal arts, and nursing. Scott E. Knapp is the president of the college.
List of Universities and Colleges in Maine
| NAME | ADDRESS |
|---|---|
| Kaplan University – Portland | 265 Western Ave South Portland ME 04106 USA |
| Bates College | 2 Andrews Rd Lewiston ME 04240 USA |
| Central Maine Community College | 1250 Turner St Auburn ME 04210 USA |
| Colby College | 4000 Mayflower Hill Dr Waterville ME 04901 USA |
| Husson University | 340 County Road, Westbrook, ME, United States |
| Intercoast College Portland Maine Campus | 207 Gannett Dr Portland ME 04106 USA |
| Kaplan University – Lewiston | 475 Lisbon St Lewiston ME 04240 USA |
| Kennebec Valley Community Clg | 92 Western Ave Fairfield ME 04937 USA |
| Maine Community College System | 323 State St Augusta ME 04330 USA |
| North Atlantic Regional School | 25 Adams Ave Lewiston ME 04240 USA |
| Northeast Technical Institute | 1010 Stillwater Ave Bangor ME 04401 USA |
| Northeast Technical Institute | 51 U.S. Route 1 in Rhode Island Scarborough ME 04074 United States |
| Northern Maine Community College | 33 Edgemont Drive, Presque Isle, ME, United States |
| St Joseph’s College of Maine | 278 Whites Bridge Rd Standish ME 04084 USA |
| Southern Maine Community College | 2 Fort Rd South Portland ME 04106 USA |
| State of Maine: Calais Campus | Calais ME 04619 USA |
| Thomas College | 180 W River Rd Waterville ME 04901 USA |
| University of Maine | Orono ME 04469 USA |
| University of Maine at Augusta | 46 University Dr Augusta ME 04330 USA |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | 23 University Dr Fort Kent ME 04743 USA |
| University of Maine Farmington | 224 Main St Farmington ME 04938 USA |
| University of Maine System | Floors 2-4, 16 Central Street, Bangor, ME, United States |
| University of New England | 11 Hills Beach Rd Biddeford ME 04005 USA |
| University of Southern Maine Lewiston Auburn College | 51 Westminster St Lewiston ME 04240 USA |
| York County Community College | 112 College Dr Wells ME 04090 USA |
