How many selective colleges are in Maine?

We track 32 notable colleges in Maine, spanning a range of selectivity. Figures are compiled from College Scorecard / IPEDS.

What is the most selective college in Maine?

By acceptance rate, Colby is among the most selective in Maine, at approximately 7%. Selectivity isn't the same as fit — model your own odds to compare.

How do I know my chances at Maine colleges?

Acceptance rate is the average across all applicants. Build a profile to get a per-student admit probability for each school, then simulate your whole list to see your expected outcomes.

Selective Colleges in Maine: Acceptance Rates, SAT & Cost — AdmitQuant

Selective colleges in Maine

Acceptance rates, test-score ranges, and average net price for selective colleges in Maine — source-cited from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Want the number that matters for your student? Model your admit odds at each.

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College	City	Accept.	SAT 25–75	Avg net price
Colby	Waterville	7%	1460–1550	$17,180
Bowdoin	Brunswick	7%	1470–1550	$14,398
Bates	Lewiston	13%	1420–1530	$29,351
Maine Maritime Academy	Castine	54%	1095–1260	$23,414
University of Southern Maine	Portland

Maine admissions: quick answers

How many selective colleges are in Maine?: We track 32 notable colleges in Maine, spanning a range of selectivity. Figures are compiled from College Scorecard / IPEDS.
What is the most selective college in Maine?: By acceptance rate, Colby is among the most selective in Maine, at approximately 7%. Selectivity isn't the same as fit — model your own odds to compare.
How do I know my chances at Maine colleges?: Acceptance rate is the average across all applicants. Build a profile to get a per-student admit probability for each school, then simulate your whole list to see your expected outcomes.

Figures are estimates compiled from public datasets (College Scorecard / IPEDS) and primary sources; verify with each institution before relying on them.

These outputs are estimates from a baseline model — not guarantees of admission, cost, or outcome.