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Best Liberal Arts Colleges in Maine

16 accredited institutions in Maine offering liberal arts programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

16

Colleges

1,923

Graduates/yr

12

Public

Bachelor's

Top Degree

Ranked: Liberal Arts Programs in Maine

PublicBachelor's

University of Maine at Presque Isle

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Southern Maine Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Maine at Augusta

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

College of the Atlantic

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Central Maine Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Kennebec Valley Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Eastern Maine Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Maine

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Southern Maine

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Maine at Farmington

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitAssociate's

Net Price <$30K

PublicAssociate's

Northern Maine Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicAssociate's

Washington County Community College

In-State Tuition

PublicBachelor's

University of Maine at Fort Kent

In-State Tuition

Private NonprofitBachelor's

Saint Joseph's College of Maine

Net Price <$30K

Private NonprofitBachelor's

University of New England

Net Price <$30K

Studying Liberal Arts in Maine

Maine has 16 accredited colleges offering liberal arts programs, producing 1,923 graduates annually. Of these, 12 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.