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Best Biology Colleges in Maine

15 accredited institutions in Maine offering biology programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

15
Colleges
2,214
Graduates/yr
9
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Biology Programs in Maine

1
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine
Orono
444
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$12,000
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of New England
Biddeford
372
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$41,050
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$35,107
Net Price <$30K
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
288
Graduates/yr
8%
Acceptance
$64,304
Tuition
96%
Grad Rate
$2,706
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Colby College
Waterville
258
Graduates/yr
7%
Acceptance
$63,790
Tuition
90%
Grad Rate
$1,692
Net Price <$30K
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5
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Unity Environmental University
New Gloucester
258
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$11,280
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$18,283
Net Price <$30K
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6
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bates College
Lewiston
237
Graduates/yr
13%
Acceptance
$63,478
Tuition
91%
Grad Rate
$4,512
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicBachelor's
University of Southern Maine
Portland
144
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$8,316
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta
48
Graduates/yr
$7,560
In-State Tuition
20%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish
45
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$42,834
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$23,306
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicAssociate's
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland
42
Graduates/yr
$2,880
In-State Tuition
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11
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington
30
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$8,910
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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12
PublicBachelor's
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine
21
Graduates/yr
61%
Acceptance
$11,474
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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13
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle
9
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$7,650
In-State Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
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14
PublicAssociate's
Central Maine Community College
Auburn
9
Graduates/yr
$2,880
In-State Tuition
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15
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine at Fort Kent
Fort Kent
9
Graduates/yr
99%
Acceptance
$7,560
In-State Tuition
36%
Grad Rate
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Studying Biology in Maine

Maine has 15 accredited colleges offering biology programs, producing 2,214 graduates annually. Of these, 9 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Maine residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.