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Choosing a College

A Guide to Maine Colleges and Universities

College is a wonderful, exciting time to make decisions that will significantly impact your future. The freedom to choose where to begin the journey in pursuing your professional goals can be overwhelming. We’re here to help. Choosing a College is a resource to help you get a feel for the colleges that exist in Maine and the types of programs they have to offer. We’ve also included tips on what to look for when researching colleges to help you find the perfect fit for you.

Throughout this guide we use the words “college” and “school” to refer to a wide variety of postsecondary educational institutions, including two-year and four-year institutions, such as community colleges and trade schools, as well as public and private universities.

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What’s inside...Researching Colleges 2 What to Consider When Selecting a College 4 Maine Programs Offered by Institution and Degree 6

Maine Colleges and Universities 12

Higher Education Planning Resources 17

Photography credits on back cover

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Researching Colleges Higher education, sometimes referred to as postsecondary education or simply “college,” is education beyond high school. This includes trade school and community college, as well as public and private colleges and universities.

There are several higher education degree programs available

• Certificate Program is an undergraduate degree program that is one year or less of full-time, directed study. Certificate programs can be pursued independently or in addition to an associate or bachelor’s degree to enhance skills or expertise in a specific area.

• Associate Degree is an undergraduate degree program that is two years of full-time study.• Bachelor’s Degree is an undergraduate degree program that is four years of full-time study. • Master’s and Professional Degree are graduate degree programs that are typically two to

four years of full-time study after completion of a bachelor’s degree.

Types of schools

• Career and Trade Schools generally offer certificate programs.• Community Colleges offer certificate and associate degree programs.• Public Colleges and Universities generally offer associate and bachelor’s degree programs

and may also offer master’s and professional degrees. • Private Colleges and Universities generally offer associate and bachelor’s degree programs

and may also offer master’s and professional degrees.

What if my chosen major is not offered at a Maine school?

Some state universities in New England offer reduced tuition to Maine students pursuing a program that is not offered in Maine. For more information on reduced tuition at an out-of-state school, visit the New England Board of Higher Education at nebhe.org.

To research colleges outside of the state of Maine, check out collegenavigator.gov, collegeboard.org or petersons.com. This guide lists all degree programs and colleges in the state of Maine. You can also search for colleges at FAME’s website:FAMEmaine.com/Education

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Why shouldI pursue

higher education?While the primary reason students attend

college is to prepare for their future profession, there are many additional reasons for attending.

• Discover and explore new interests

• Increase employment opportunities

•Meet new people

• Explore new places

• Earn more money

What to Consider When Selecting a College Field of Study. Before choosing a college, consider what you would like to study. Once you know what you’re interested in and what your professional goals are, you can begin to research schools offering programs that will help you achieve those goals. Check out careeronestop.org for a list of careers and salaries. Clubs and Organizations. College isn’t just about expanding your skills and knowledge—it’s also about meeting new people and discovering new interests. Research colleges that offer clubs or organizations that allow you to continue hobbies you are already involved in or offer an opportunity to try some new ones. Location. A key factor when selecting a school is the school’s location. For many students, college is an opportunity to call a new place home. Since you’ll be spending the majority of your time on campus, it’s important to enjoy the location. Consider weather, culture and size when researching schools. Accreditation. The goal of accreditation is to make sure that an educational program or institution meets standards of quality that will allow credentials earned to be used for education at a different institution or for employment. To determine if schools are accredited, visit the U.S. Department of Education Database of Accredited Postsecondary Education at ope.ed.gov/accreditation. Financial Aid. Most schools offer federal student financial aid, but some do not. Those that don’t offer financial aid can be more expensive. If you are unsure whether a school you are interested in offers federal financial aid, contact the school directly. Affordability. It is a good idea to look at public colleges and universities in your state of residence first. State colleges and universities offer reduced tuition rates for residents. Community college credits cost less per credit hour, so some students planning to continue on to a bachelor’s or higher degree may be able to transfer their community college credits into another program. It is important to work closely with both your current and future school when planning to transfer. When it comes to affordability, what really matters is how much a school is going to cost you to attend. The amount an individual student pays is often lower than the published price. Students should focus on net price – the cost of attending a school after grants and scholarships. In some cases, schools with the lowest published price, such as public college and universities, are the most affordable. In other cases, more expensive schools provide larger grants and scholarships, resulting in a lower net price and making them more affordable. Research the net price of schools using each school’s Net Price Calculator, which can typically be found on the financial aid page of the school’s website.

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Graduation Rate and Job Placement. A primary goal when attending college is to graduate with skills that will help you secure an enjoyable and good-paying job, so it’s important to make sure that after all your hard work, you get there. Research the graduation rate and job placement statistics of colleges you’re interested in attending. Higher graduation and job placement rates often signify a school with a strong professional network and successful internship or job placement programs. No matter what your preferences are when choosing a school, there are just as many types of schools as there are types of students. It’s important to take the time to find the right fit for you—geographically, academically, socially and financially!

Numbers don’t lie!

Studies show that bachelor’s degreeholders can expect to earn over $1 million

dollars more in their lifetime thanhigh school graduates, and those

with a doctorate can expect to earn over $2 million dollars more than high school graduates.

Source - Lifetime Earnings

College Graduates Still Earn More. National Association of College

and University Business Officers, 18 Oct. 2012.

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PROGRAMS OFFERED INSTITUTION AND DEGREE PROGRAMS OFFERED INSTITUTION AND DEGREE

Agriculture and Agriculture Operations Animal Sciences UM (BMP), UNE (B)Horticultural Science SMCC (A), UM (BCM)Plant Sciences UM (P)Sustainable Agriculture KVCC (A), Unity (B), UM (BM)Architecture and Related ServicesArchitecture and Related Services UMA (B)Area, Ethnic, Cultural and Gender StudiesAfrican American/Black Studies Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B)American Studies Bates (B), Colby (B), USM (M)Asian Studies Bowdoin (B), COA (B)East Asian Studies Bates (B), Colby (B)Ethnic/Cultural Studies COA (B)Eurasian & East European Studies Bowdoin (B)European Studies Bates (B)Latin American Studies Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), USM

(B)Regional Studies COA (B), USM (M)Russian Studies Colby (B), UMPI (C)Women’s Studies Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), UNE

(I), USM (B) AviationAviation UMA (B)Biological and Biomedical SciencesAnatomy COA (B)Animal Behavior UNE (B)Animal Genetics COA (B)Aquaculture and Aquarium Sciences UNE (B)Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology

Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), UM (BMP), UNE (B), USM (BM)

Biological Sciences UMFK (B), UNE (BM)Biology Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), St. Joe’s (B), Unity

(B), UMA (B), UMF (B), UMFK (B), UMM (B), UMPI (B), UNE (BM), USM (B),

Biomedical Sciences COA (B), UM (P)Biotechnology SMCC (A) Botany/Plant Biology COA (B), UM (BMP), UMFK (B)Conservation Biology COA (B)Environmental Biology COA (B), UM (BMP), UNE (B)Genetics Related COA (B), UM (P)Human Ecology COA (B)Marine Biology MMA (B), Unity (B)Marine Science MMA (B), UM (B), UNE (BM)Microbiology COA (B), UM (BMP)Molecular Biology Colby (B), USM (M)Physiology COA (B)Wildlife Biology Unity (B)Zoology/Animal Biology COA (B), UM (BMP), UMFK (B)Business, Management and MarketingAccounting Beal (A), CMCC (A), Husson (AB), KUA (A*), KUL

(AB*), KUSP (A*), KVCC (A), NMCC (A), St. Joe’s (B), Thomas (BM), UM (BM), UMA (AB*), UMFK (A), UMPI (B), YCCC (A)

Accounting and Business/Management CMCC (A), St. Joe’s (B), Thomas (BM), UMFK (B), USM (BM)

Admin. Assistant/Secretarial Science Beal (A), EMCC (C), NMCC (A) Banking and Financial Support Services Husson (B), UMFK (B), USM (BM)Business Administration and Management Beal (A), CMCC (A), COA (B), EMCC (A), Husson

(ABM), KUA (ABM*), KUL (ABM*), KUSP (AB*), NMCC (A), St. Joe’s (B), SMCC (A), Thomas (BM), UM (BCM), UMFK (AB), UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (BM), WCCC (A), YCCC (A)

Business Psychology UMF (l)Business/Commerce COA (B), Thomas (AB), UMFK (AB*), UNE (B),

USM (BM)

Business, Management and Marketing (cont.)Business/Managerial Economics COA (B), UMF (B), USM (B)Computer Management Husson (B), NTI (CD)E-Commerce USM (B)Entrepreneurial and Small Business Related

Husson (B), NMCC (C), Thomas (B), UMFK (B), UMM (B), USM (BM), WCCC (C)

Finance and Financial Management Services

Husson (B), St. Joe’s (B), Thomas (BM), UM (BM), UMFK (B), USM (BM), YCCC (A)

Financial Planning and Services Husson (B), UMA (B), USM (BM)Hospitality Administration Husson (B), SMCC (A), UMPI (AB) Hospitality and Tourism Management EMCC (A), USM (B)Human Resources Management Husson (M), St. Joe’s (B), USM (B)Information Resources Management USM (BM)International Business and Logistics MMA (BM)International Business/Trade/Commerce Husson (B), St. Joe’s (B), Thomas (B), UM (BM), USM

(B), WCCC (A)International Finance USM (B)International Marketing USM (B)Investments and Securities USM (B)Management KUA (M*), UMA (AB*), UMPI (B), UNE (B), Management Information Systems Husson (B), UMPI (B), USM (B)Management Science St. Joe’s (B), UM (BM)Managerial Accounting UMPI (B)Marketing and Marketing Management Husson (B), KVCC (A), NESCom (B), St. Joe’s (B),

Thomas (B), UM (B), UMFK (B), USM (BM)Medical Administrative Assistant/Secretary

Beal (A), EMCC (AC), NTI (CD)

Office Management EMCC (C)Outdoor Recreation Business Administration

UMF (I)

Pre-MBA UMF (B)Restaurant/Food Services Management EMCC (A), SMCC (A)Sales, Distribution and Marketing USM (BM)Small Business Administration EMCC (C), Husson (B), USM (BM)Sports Management Husson (B), Thomas (B), UMFK (B), UMPI (B), UNE

(B), USM (B)Sports Marketing Management Thomas (B), UMFK (B), UNE (B)Tourism and Travel Services Management/Marketing

Husson (B)

Communication and JournalismAdvertising Husson (B), NESCom (B), USM (B)Broadcast Journalism NESCom (B), USM (B)Communication and Media Related KUL (B*), NESCom (B), SMCC (A), UNE (B), UM

(BMP), USM (B)Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia

COA (B), NESCom (B), UM (B), YCCC (A)

Environmental Writing and Media Studies Unity (B)Journalism COA (B), NESCom (B), UM (B), USM (B)Mass Communications/Media NESCom (B), UM (MP), USM (B)Organizational Communication UNE (B), USM (B)Photojournalism COA (B), NESCom (B)Public Relations and Advertising NESCom (B)Radio, Television and Digital Communication

NESCom (B), USM (B)

Social Media UMA (C)Communications Technologies/TechniciansAnimation, Interactive Technology, Video Graphics

NESCom (B), YCCC (A)

Communications Technology NESCom (B)Graphic Communications CMCC (A), COA (B), NESCom (B)Photographic and Film/Video Technology NESCom (B)Radio and Television Broadcasting Technology

NESCom (B)

Recording Arts Technology NESCom (B)

Maine Programs Offered by Institution and Degree*

A–Associate Degree; B–Baccalaureate Degree; C–Certificate; D–Diploma; I–Interdisciplinary Studies in conjunction with a Major; J–J.D.; L–Clinical Doctorate; M–Master’s; O–Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; P–Ph.D.; *–Program offered in part or in full via distance education

Bates Bates CollegeBeal Beal CollegeBowdoin Bowdoin CollegeMCHP Maine College of Health ProfessionsCMCC Central Maine Community CollegeColby Colby CollegeCOA College of the AtlanticEMCC Eastern Maine Community CollegeEBS Empire Beauty SchoolHusson Husson University

KVCC Kennebec Valley Community CollegeKUA Kaplan University AugustaKUL Kaplan University LewistonKUSP Kaplan University South PortlandMBSHF Mr. Bernard’s School of Hair FashionMECA Maine College of ArtMMA Maine Maritime AcademyNESCom New England School of CommunicationsNMCC Northern Maine Community CollegeNTI Northeast Technical Institute

St. Joe’s Saint Joseph’s CollegeSMCC Southern Maine Community CollegeSNHU Southern New Hampshire UniversitySTI Spa Tech InstituteThomas Thomas CollegeTLS The Landing School Unity Unity CollegeUM University of MaineUMA University of Maine at AugustaUMF University of Maine at Farmington

UMFK University of Maine at Fort KentUMM University of Maine at MachiasUMPI University of Maine at Presque IsleUSM University of Southern MaineUNE University of New EnglandWCCC Washington County Community CollegeYCCC York County Community College

*Program information was updated in 2013. Please check with schools for most up-to-date information.

Computer and Information SciencesComputer and Information Sciences COA (B), NTI (CD), SMCC (A), Thomas (B), UMFK

(AB*), USM (B)Computer and Information Systems UMA (AB*)Computer and Information Systems Security

UMFK (AB*)

Computer Programming CMCC (A), COA (B), Husson (B), NMCC (A), USM (B)

Computer Science Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), KVCC (A), Thomas (B), UM (BMP), UMF (B), UMFK (A), USM (BM)

Computer Systems Networking and Telecommunications

EMCC (A), NTI (CD), Thomas (B)

Computer Systems Technology NTI (CD), SMCC (A), YCCC (A)Dataprocessing NMCC (A)Information Technology KUA (ABM*), KUL (ABM*), NMCC (A), Thomas

(B), UMFK (A)System, Networking and LAN/WAN Management

NTI (CD)

Web Page, Digital/Multimedia, Information Resources Design

COA (B), NESCom (B), YCCC (A)

Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster

NESCom (B)

Construction TradesBuilding Construction EMCC (AC), NMCC (AC), SMCC (A) WCCC (C) Building/Construction Management CMCC (A), USM (B)Carpentry NMCC (AC)Construction Managers USM (B)Electrician and Installation Related EMCC (D), WCCC (D)Plumbing Technology NMCC (C), WCCC (C)Pulp & Paper Technology KVCC (A)EducationAdventure-Based Environmental Education Unity (B)Adult and Continuing Education USM (M)Art Teacher Education MECA (M), UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (BC)Autism Spectrum Disorder Studies KVCC (A)Bilingual and Multilingual Education USM (B)Biology Teacher Education COA (B), Husson (B), St. Joe’s (B), UM (BCM), UMF

(B), UNE (B), USM (B)Captive Wildlife Care and Education Unity (B)College Student Counseling and Personnel Services

UM (CMP), USM (M)

Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance

USM (M)

Curriculum and Instruction Bowdoin (B), COA (B), UNE (M*), USM (M)Early Childhood Education CMCC (A), EMCC (AC), KUA (AB*), KUL (AB*),

KUSP (AB*), KVCC (A), NMCC (AC), SMCC (AC), Thomas (B), UM (BC), UMF (BM), USM (M), WCCC (AC), YCCC (A)

Early Childhood Special Education UMF (B)Education EMCC (A), UMF (BM), UMFK (B), UMPI (BC), UNE

(BC), USM (BM), WCCC (A), YCCC (A)Educational Administration and Supervision Related

UNE (M*), USM (M)

Educational Leadership and Administration

UM (CMP), UNE (M*), USM (M)

Educational System Administration and Superintendency

USM (M)

Elementary Education Bowdoin (B), COA (B), Husson (B), St. Joe’s (B), Thomas (BM), UM (BCMP), UMF (B), UMFK (B), UMM (B), UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (B)

English/Language Arts Teacher Education COA (B), St. Joe’s (B), UMF (B), UNE (B), USM (C)Health Husson, (B), UMF (B)Inclusion Education UNE (M*)K-12 Education Bowdoin (B), COA (B), UMF (B), UMM (B), UNE

(B), USM (M)Life Science Education Husson (B), UMF (B), UNE (B), USM (B)Literacy Education UNE (M*), USM (M)Mathematics Teacher Education COA (B), St. Joe’s (B), UM (B), UMF (B), UMFK (A),

UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (BC)Music Teacher Education UM (BM), USM (BC)Physical Education Teaching and Coaching

Husson (B), St. Joe’s (B), UM (BM), UMPI (B)

Physical Science Education Husson (B), UMF (B), UMPI (B)

Education (cont.)Secondary Education Bates (C), Thomas (B), Unity (B), UMA (C*), UMF

(B), UMFK (B), UMPI (B), UNE (BC), USM (B)Special Education St. Joe’s (B), UM (CM), UMF (B),UMFK (C), USM

(M)Speech Language KVCC (A)Teacher Assistants/Aides CMCC (A)Teaching Methodologies UNE (M*)Engineering, Engineering Technologies/TechniciansArchitectural Design YCCC (A)Architectural Drafting & Design YCCC (A)Architectural Engineering Technology CMCC (A), SMCC (A)Automotive Engineering Technology CMCC (A), SMCC (A)Chemical Engineering Technology St. Joe’s (B)Civil Engineering Technology EMCC (A)Computer Engineering Technology NMCC (A)Composites Program/Technology SMCC (A), TLS (AD)Construction Engineering Technology UM (B)Drafting and Design Technology EMCC (AC), NMCC (AC)Electrical and Automation Technology EMCC (A)Electrical Engineering NMCC (A), UM (BMP), USM (B)Environmental Engineering Technology St. Joe’s (B)Heating, Air Conditioning and Refrigeration Technology

NTI (CD), SMCC (AC), WCCC (C)

Marine Engineering Operations w/ USCG license

MMA (B)

Marine Engineering Technology w/ USCG license

MMA (B)

Marine Systems Engineering MMA (B)Marine Systems Engineering w/ USCG license

MMA (B)

Mechanical Engineering/Technology UM (BMP), USM (B)Power Engineering Operations MMA (B)Power Engineering Technology MMA (B)Sustainable Energy Management Unity (B)Wind Power Technology NMCC (AC)English Language and LiteratureAmerican Literature COA (B), UNE (B), USM (B)Comparative Literature COA (B), UNE (B)Creative Writing Colby (B), COA (B), UMF (B), UMPI (B), USM (BM)English Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), Husson

(B), Thomas (B), UM (BM), UMA (B), UMF (B), UMFK (B), UMM (B), UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (B)

English Composition COA (B), USM (B)Literature COA (B), UNE (B), USM (BM)Family and Consumer and Human SciencesChild and Youth Care Practitioner UMA (C)Child Development UM (B)Community Health Education UMF (B)Human Nutrition UM (BMP)Human Services Beal (A), CMCC (A), KUA (AB*), UMA (C*), UNE

(B), WCCC (A)Foreign Languages, Literatures and LinguisticsAmerican Sign Language USM (B)Classics Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), St. Joe’s (B)Comparative Literature COA (B), USM (B)East Asian Languages Bates (B), Bowdoin (I)Foreign Languages and Literatures COA (B), USM (B)French Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), UM

(BM), UMFK (B), USM (B)German Bates, (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), UM

(B), USM (B)Romance Languages Bowdoin (B)Russian Bates (B), Bowdoin (B)Spanish Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), USM (B)Health Professions and Clinical Sciences Advanced Emergency Care KVCC (AC)Athletic Training St. Joe’s (B), UM (B), UNE (B), USM (B)Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology

UM (BM)

Behavioral Health and Human Services

SMCC (AC), UMPI (B), YCCC (A)

Cardiovascular Technology SMCC (A)


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Health Professions and Clinical Science (cont.)Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant NTI (CD)Clinical/Medical Social Work UNE (M), USM (M)Computed Tomography KVCC (C)Dental Assisting UMA (AC)Dental Hygiene UMA (AB), UNE (B)Dietetics and Clinical Nutrition Services Related

SMCC (A), UM (BM)

Emergency Medical Services EMCC (AC), NMCC (A), SMCC (A)Emergency Medical Technology (EMT Paramedic)

NMCC (AC)

Environmental Health COA (B), UMF (I), USM (B)Family Practice Nursing/Nurse Practitioner

Husson (M), USM (BM)

Gerontology UNE (C), USM (M)Health Informatics UMA (C)Health Information Management Beal (A), UMFK (A*), YCCC (A)Health Information Technology Beal (A), KUL (B*), KVCC (A), NMCC (AC), SMCC

(A), UMF (I)Health/Health-Care Administration Husson (BM), KUA (ABM*), NTI (CD), UMFK (BC*),

USM (M), YCCC (A)Health Studies St. Joe’s (B), YCCC (A)Massage Therapy KVCC (C)Medical Administrative Assistant and Medical Secretary

Beal (A), CMCC (A), EMCC (AC), KVCC (A), NTI (CD), NMCC (A)

Medical Assistant Beal (A), EMCC (A), KUA (A*), KUL (A*), KUSP (A*), KVCC (A), NTI (CD), NMCC (A), SMCC (A), WCCC (A), YCCC (A)

Medical Education Leadership UNE (M*)Medical Insurance/Medical Billing Beal (A), CMCC (C), NTI (CD), NMCC (C)Medical Lab Technology/Clinical Lab Sciences

NTI (CD), UMA (A), UMPI (A)

Medical Pharmacology and Pharmaceutical Sciences

NTI (CD), UNE (P)

Medical Radiologic Technology EMCC (A), KVCC (A)Medical Transcription EMCC (A), KVCC (A), NTI (CD), WCCC (C)Mental Health/Rehabilitation KVCC (A), UMA (AB*)Midwifery BMS (C)Mammography KVCC (C)Nuclear Medicine Technology CMMCCN (A)Nurse Anesthetist UNE (M)Nursing (Licensed Practical/Vocational Nurse Training)

USM (BMP), YCCC (A)

Nursing (Registered Nurse Training) CMCC (A), MCHP (A), EMCC (A), Husson (B), KUA (B), KVCC (A), NMCC (A), St. Joe’s (B), SMCC (A), UM (BM), UMA (AB), UMFK (B*), UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (BM), WCCC (A), YCCC (A)

Occupational Therapy Husson (M), KVCC (A), UNE (M), USM (M)Pharmacy Husson (D), UNE (P)Phlebotomy KVCC (C), NTI (CD)Physical Therapist Husson (D), UNE (L)Physical Therapist Assistant KVCC (A)Physician Assistant KVCC (A), UNE (M)Physician Osteopathic Medicine UNE (O)Pre-Dentistry Studies Husson (B), St. Joe’s (B), UM (I), UMF (B), UMM (B),

UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (B)Pre-Medical Studies COA (B), Husson (B), St. Joe’s (B), UM (I), UMF (B),

UMM (B), UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (B)Pre-Pharmacy Studies Husson (B), KVCC (A), St. Joe’s (B), UM (I), UMF (B),

UMM (B), UMPI (B), UNE (I), USM (B)Pre-Physician Assistant Studies St. Joe’s (B), UNE (B)Pre-Veterinary Studies COA (B), Husson (B), St. Joe’s (B), UM (B), UMF (B),

UMM (B), UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (B)Public Health COA (B), KUA (M*), UNE (M*), USM (M)Radiation Therapy SMCC (A)Radiological Technology CMCC (A), MCHP (A), EMCC (A), KVCC (A),

SMCC (A), USM (B)Rehabilitation Services UMF (B)Rehabilitation Therapy UMA (A), USM (M)Respiratory Care Therapy KVCC (A), SMCC (A)

Health Professions and Clinical Science (cont.)Sonography KVCC (C)Substance Abuse/Addiction Counseling Beal (D), UMA (C*), UNE (C)Surgical Technology EMCC (A), SMCC (A)Veterinary Sciences COA (B), YCCC (A)Veterinary Technology UMA (A)Legal Professions and StudiesCrime Analysis & Geographical Information Systems

UMA (C*)

Justice Studies UMA (AB*)Law and Legal Studies COA (B), USM (J)Legal Administrative Assistant/Secretary NMCC (A)Legal Assistant/Paralegal Husson (AB), KUA (AB*), KUL (AB*), KUSP (A*),

UMA (C*)Pre-Law Studies COA (B), Husson (B), Thomas (B), UMF (B), UNE

(I), USM (B)Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesArt Bates (B), Colby (B), UMA (B), UMPI (AB)Art and Environment Unity (B)Art History Bates (B), Colby (B), UMPI (AB)Classical and Medieval Studies Bates (B)Environmental Writing and Media Studies Unity (B)General Studies CMCC (A), COA (B), KVCC (A), Thomas (B), UMFK

(A*), UNE (B), USM (B) Humanities COA (B), UMF (B), UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (B)Integrative Studies UMF (B)Liberal Arts and Sciences and Humanities COA (B), Husson (B), UNE (B), USM (B)

Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies CMCC (A), COA (B), SMCC (A), UM (M), UMFK (B), USM (B), YCCC (A)

Liberal Studies EMCC (A), NMCC (AC), Unity (A), UMA (AB*), UMPI (AB), UNE (B), WCCC (A)

Rhetoric Bates (B)Mathematics and StatisticsActuarial Science UMF (I)Applied Mathematics Bates (B), COA (B), UNE (B)Computational Mathematics COA (B)Mathematics Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), UMF (B), UMPI (B), UNE

(B), USM (B)Mathematics and Statistics Related COA (B), UM (BM), USM (BM)Mathematics/Economics Bowdoin (I), Colby (B)Mechanic and Repair Technologies/TechniciansApplied Electronics Computer Technology KVCC (A)Autobody/Collision and Repair Technology

NMCC (AC)

Automobile/Automotive Mechanics Technology

CMCC (A), EMCC (AC), NMCC (AC), WCCC (AC)

Computer Installation and Repair Technology

EMCC (C)

Diesel Mechanics Technology EMCC (AC), NMCC (AC), WCCC (AC)Electrical Engineering Technologies SMCC (AC)Electrical/Electronics Equipment Installation and Repair

CMCC (A)

Electrical Technology KVCC (A)Heating, Air Conditioning, Ventilation and Refrigeration Maintenance

EMCC (AC), NMCC (C)

Heavy Equipment Maintenance EMCC (AC), NMCC (AC), WCCC (AC)Heavy Equipment Operations SMCC (C), WCCC (AC)Industrial Electronics Technology USM (B)Line Worker Technology KVCC (D)Parts & Services Management CMCC (A)Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesAccounting and Computer Science Husson (B)Applied Science UMA (B*)Art History/Visual Arts Bates (B), Bowdoin (B)Behavioral Studies USM (B)Biological and Physical Sciences Colby (B), Husson (B) Biological Chemistry Bates (B)Career Studies YCCC (A)English/Theater Bowdoin (B)


8A–Associate Degree; B–Baccalaureate Degree; C–Certificate; D–Diploma; I–Interdisciplinary Studies in conjunction with a Major; J–J.D.; L–Clinical Doctorate; M–Master’s; O–Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; P–Ph.D.; *–Program offered in part or in full via distance education






Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies (cont.)Environmental Studies Colby (B), KUL (ABM*), UMFK (B)Environmental Writing and Media Studies Unity (B)Geology UMF (B)Geology/Chemistry UMF (I)Individualized Studies UMF (B), UMFK (B*)Information and Library Services UMA (AB*)Interactive Media UMF (B)Interdisciplinary Studies Bates (B), Colby (B), UMA (B), UMF (B) International/Global Studies Colby (B), UMF (B), UMPI (B), USM (B)Mathematics and Computer Science Bowdoin (B), UMF (B), USM (B)Natural Sciences UMF (B), UNE (B), USM (B)Neuroscience Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), UNE (B)Nutrition Studies KUL (B*)Philosophy/Religion UMF (I)Rehabilitation Services UMF (B)Science, Technology and Society Colby (B)Self-designed Major Option Bowdoin (B), UMF (B), UMPI (B)Sociology/Anthropology UMF (I)Theater and Dance Colby (B)Natural Resources and ConservationCaptive Wildlife Care and Educatioin Unity (B)Conservation Law Enforcement Unity (B)Energy Services Technology KVCC (A), UMFK (A*)Environmental Planning and Policy KUA (BM*), UMF (I), UMFK (B), USM (B)Environmental Policy, Law, and Society Unity (B)Environmental Science/Studies Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), Husson (B), St.

Joe’s (B), UM (BMP), UMF (B), UMFK (B), UMM (B), UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (B)

Fish/Game Management Beal (A)Forest/Forest Resources Management UM (BMP), UMFK (A)Forestry UM (BM), UMFK (A)Land Use Planning and Management UM (B)Natural Resources Economics UM (BM)Wildlife and Fisheries Management Unity (B)Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management

UM (BMP), UMFK (B)

Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper

UM (C)

Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness StudiesAdventure-Based Environmental Education Unity (B)Adventure Therapy Unity (B)Athletic Training/Sports Medicine UM (B), UNE (B), USM (B)Golf Management Thomas (B)Health and Physical Education Husson (B), UM (BM)Kinesiology and Exercise Science UM (BCM), UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (B)Parks and Forest Resources Unity (B)Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management

UM (B), UMM (B), UMPI (B), USM (B), WCCC (AC)

Sport and Fitness Administration/Management

UMF (I), UNE (B), USM (B)

Therapeutic Recreation USM (B)Personal and Culinary ServicesBaking and Pastry Arts YCCC (C)Cosmetology EBS (C), MCSHF (C), STI (C)Culinary Arts CMCC (A), EMCC (AC), KVCC (A), SMCC (A),

WCCC (C), YCCC (A) Esthetics EBS (C), MCSHF (C), STI (C)Food Preparation YCCC (C)Food Service and Dining Room Management

SMCC (A)

Funeral Service and Mortuary Science YCCC (A)Hotel/Restaurant Management Thomas (B)Massage, Holistic EBS (C), MCSHF (C), STI (C)Massage, Therapeutic EBS (C), MCSHF (C), STI (C)Nail Tech EBS (C), MCSHF (C), STI (C)Polarity Therapy EBS (C), MCSHF (C), STI (C)

Philosophy, Theology and Religious StudiesHistory of Philosophy COA (B)Philosophy Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), St. Joe’s

(B), UMF (I), UNE (I), USM (B)Religious Studies Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B)Theology St. Joe’s (B)Physical SciencesChemical Physics Bowdoin (B)Chemistry Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), Husson (B), St.

Joe’s (B), UM (BMP), UNE (B), USM (B)Earth and Environmental Science Unity (B)Environmental Science Unity (A)Geochemistry Bowdoin (B)Geology/Earth Science Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), UM (BMP), UMF

(B), UMPI (B), USM (B) Geology/Physics Bowdoin (I)Marine Biology MMA (B), Unity (B), UMM (B)Marine Biology and Oceanography SMCC (A), UNE (BM)Marine Science MMA (B), St. Joe’s (B)Oceanography UM (BMP), UNE (B)Physics Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), UM (BMP), USM

(B)Precision ProductionArchitectural Drafting NMCC (AC), YCCC (AC)Computer Integrated Machining EMCC (AC), NMCC (A)Precision Production (cont.)Machine Tool Technology CMCC (A), KVCC (A), SMCC (AC)Precision Production Trades NMCC (A), YCCC (AC)Sheetmetal Fabrication Technology NMCC (C)Welding Technology Beal (A), EMCC (ACD), NMCC (C), SMCC (AC),

WCCC (AC)PsychologyClinical Psychology Husson (BM), UM (P)Community Psychology COA (B)Counseling Psychology Husson (M)Developmental and Child Psychology COA (B), UM (MP)Educational Psychology COA (B), USM (M)Environmental Psychology COA (B)Forensic Psychology Thomas (B)Psychological Sciences UM (MP)Psychology Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), Husson

(B), KUA (B), KUL (B*), St. Joe’s (B), Thomas (B), UM (B), UMF (B), UMM (B), UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (B)

Psychology & Social Relations UNE (B)School Psychology Husson (M), USM (P)Social Psychology COA (B), UNE (B)Public Administration and Social Service ProfessionsAddictions Counseling Beal (D), UMF (I), UNE (C)Community Organization and Advocacy COA (B)Human Services Beal (A), COA (B), KUA (AB*), KUL (AB*), UNE (B), Public Administration COA (B), KUA (BM*), KUL (ABM*), UMA (AB*),

UMFK (B), USM (DM)Public Policy Analysis COA (B), USM (DM)Social Service Professions Related USM (BM)Social Work St. Joe’s (B), UM (BM), UMF (I), UMPI (B), UNE (M*),

USM (BM) Science Technologies/TechniciansBiology/Biotechnology Laboratory Technician

UNE (B)

Forensic Science Husson (B), UMA (C)Sustainable Energy Management Unity (B)Security and Protective ServicesConservation Law Enforcement Beal (A), Unity (B), UMFK (A*), UMPI (B)


Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration

Beal (A), Husson (ABM), KUA, (ABM*), KUL (ABM*),KUSP (AB*), St. Joe’s (B), SMCC (A), Thomas (B), YCCC (A)

Criminal Justice/Police Science Husson (ABM), UMFK (A*) Criminal Justice/Safety CMCC (A), Husson (ABM),Thomas (B), UMPI (AB)Fire Science EMCC (A), KUA (AB*), KUL (AB*), SMCC (A)

Social SciencesAmerican Government and Politics COA (B), UM (B)Anthropology Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), UM

(BP), USM (B)Applied Economics COA (B)Archeology Bowdoin (B)Art History/Archaeology Bowdoin (I)Classical Civilization Colby (B)Criminology USM (B)Development Economics and International Development

COA (B)

Economics Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), UM (BM), USM (B)

European History COA (B)Geography UMF (B), USM (B)History Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), UM

(BMP), UMF (B), UMM (B), UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (B)

International Economics COA (B)International Relations and Affairs COA (B), UM (B), USM (B)Political Science and Government Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), Thomas

(B), UM (B), UMF (B), UNE (B), USM (B) Social Sciences COA (B), UMA (B*), UMFK (B), UMPI (B), USM (B)Sociology Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), Colby (B), COA (B), UM (B),

UMPI (B), UNE (B), USM (B)Sociology/Anthropology UMF (I)Western Civilization/Culture COA (B)Transportation and Materials MovingComposites Program/Technology SMCC (A), TLS (AD)Cruising Boats Program TLS (AD)Marine Systems Program TLS (AD)Marine Transportation Operations MMA (B)Marine Transportation Operations w/USCG license

MMA (B)

Small Boats Program TLS (AD)Small Craft Design MMA (A), SMCC (C)Small Craft Systems MMA (A)Small Vessel Operations MMA (A)Vessel Operations Technology w/USCG License

MMA (B)

Yacht Design Program TLS (AD)Visual, Creative and Performing ArtsActing UM (BI), USM (B)Acting and Directing UM (BI), USM (B)Applied Art COA (B), UMPI (A), USM (B)Art Bates (B), Colby (B), COA (B), UM (B), UMA (B*),

UMF (B), UMPI (AB), USM (B) Art and Environment Unity (B)Art History, Criticism and Conservation Bates (B), Bowdoin (B) Colby (B), COA (B), UM (B),

USM (B)Arts Administration/Management UMF (I), USM (B)Ceramics MECA (B)Cinematography and Film/Video Production

COA (B), NESCom (B)

Commercial and Advertising Art NESCom (B), USM (B)Composition USM (M)Conducting UM (M), USM (BM)Dance Bates (B)Dance Related USM (B)Design and Applied Arts Related COA (B), USM (B)Directing and Theatrical Production NESCom (B), UM (BI), USM (B)Dramatic/Theater Arts NESCom (B)Drawing COA (B), USM (B), Fine Arts Related Colby (B), COA (B), MECA (M), St. Joe’s (B), UMPI

(B), USM (B) Graphic Design COA (B), EMCC (AC), MECA (B), NESCom (B),

YCCC (A)

Interdisciplinary Fine Arts UMF (I), UMM (B)Intermedia/Multimedia COA (B), NESCom (B), UM (IM)Jazz and Contemporary Music UMA (AB)Jewelry and Silversmithing MECA (B)Visual, Creative and Performing Arts (cont.)Music Arts UMF (I)Music History, Literature, Theory Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), COA (B), USM (BM)Music Related Bates (B), Colby (B), COA (B), NESCom (B), SNHU

(B*), USM (BM) New Media MECA (B), NESCom (B), UM (B), UMF (I)Painting MECA (B)Photography COA (B), MECA (B), USM (B)Playwriting and Screenwriting COA (B)Sculpture MECA (B), UMF (I)Studio Art Colby (B), MECA (M)Theater and Dance Colby (B)Theater Design and Technology NESCom (B), UM (BI), USM (B)Theater/Theater Arts Management Bates (B), COA (B), NESCom (B), UMF (I), USM (B) Visual and Performing Arts Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), COA (B), UMF (B), USM (B)Voice and Opera USM (BM)






A–Associate Degree; B–Baccalaureate Degree; C–Certificate; D–Diploma; I–Interdisciplinary Studies in conjunction with a Major; J–J.D.; L–Clinical Doctorate; M–Master’s; O–Doctor of Osteopathic Medicine; P–Ph.D.; *–Program offered in part or in full via distance education


Interdisciplinary Fine Arts UMF (I), UMM (B)Intermedia/Multimedia COA (B), NESCom (B), UM (IM)Jazz and Contemporary Music UMA (AB)Jewelry and Silversmithing MECA (B)Music Arts UMF (I)Music History, Literature, Theory Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), COA (B), USM (BM)Music Related Bates (B), Colby (B), COA (B), NESCom (B), SNHU

(B*), USM (BM) New Media MECA (B), NESCom (B), UM (B), UMF (I)Painting MECA (B)

Photography COA (B), MECA (B), USM (B)Playwriting and Screenwriting COA (B)Sculpture MECA (B), UMF (I)Studio Art Colby (B), MECA (M)Theater and Dance Colby (B)Theater Design and Technology NESCom (B), UM (BI), USM (B)Theater/Theater Arts Management Bates (B), COA (B), NESCom (B), UMF (I), USM (B) Visual and Performing Arts Bates (B), Bowdoin (B), COA (B), UMF (B), USM (B)Voice and Opera USM (BM)

Visual, Creative and Performing Arts (cont.)

UNIVERSITY COLLEGE OUTREACH CENTERS

Augusta Center 1-800-868-7000Midcoast Center for Higher Education 1-800-696-2329Katahdin Area Technical Education Center 1-800-498-8200Hancock County Center for Higher Education 1-800-696-2540Houlton Higher Education Center 1-800-584-0874Lewiston/Auburn College 207-753-6656Rockland Center 1-800-286-1594Western Maine University & Community College Center 1-888-677-3377Rumford/Mexico Center 1-800-696-1103Saco/Biddeford Center 1-800-696-3391

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Interactive Television Sites (ITV) Bethel – Telstar High School 207-824-2780Bucksport – RSU 25 Adult & Community Education 207-469-2129Calais Site – St. Croix Regional Tech Center 207-454-2581Caribou – Eastern Aroostook Adult and Community Education 207-493-4272Deer Isle – Deer Isle/Stonington Community School District 13 207-348-9336Dover-Foxcroft – Penquis Higher Education Center 207-564-2942East Sullivan – Sumner Memorial High School 207-422-4794Eastport – Shead High School 207-853-6255Fairfield – Lawrence High School 207-453-4200 ext. 114Farmington – Foster Technical Center 207-778-3607Greenville – Greenville High School 207-695-2666 ext. 249Island Falls – Southern Aroostook Community School 207-757-8206 Jackman – Forest Hills CSD/MSAD 12 207-668-5291Jay – Spruce Mt. Adult Learning Center 207-897-6384Kingfield – MSAD 58 Adult and Community Education 207-265-2275 Lincoln – Mattanawcook Academy 207-794-6711Lisbon Falls – Lisbon Adult and Community Education 207-353-3037Mount Desert – Mount Desert Island High School 207-288-4703Newport – Nokomis Regional High School 207-368-3290North Haven – North Haven Community School 207-867-4707 Phillips – MSAD 58 Adult & Community Education 207-265-2275Rangeley – Rangeley Lakes Regional School 207-864-2369 Sanford Site – Sanford Community Adult Education 207-490-5145Sherman Station – Katahdin Area High School 207-365-4284Skowhegan – Skowhegan Area High School 207-474-5511 ext. 5263South Berwick – Marshwood High School 207-384-5703 Thorndike – Mount View High School 207-568-3426Vinalhaven – Vinalhaven School 207-863-4800 Winthrop – Winthrop High School 207-377-2265Wiscasset – Wiscasset High School 207-882-9710

ADDITIONAL ITV/ONLINE COURSE LOCATIONS

University College in Bangor – UMA Bangor 207-262-7700University of Maine at Farmington 207-778-7448University of Maine at Fort Kent 207-834-7560Madawaska – Madawaska High School 207-728-6314Van Buren – MSAD 24 Adult/Community Education 207-868-5758University of Maine Machias 207-255-1241University of Maine 207-581-4738Fred Hutchinson Center - Belfast 207-338-8034University of Maine Presque Isle 207-768-9690

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For more information about Maine’s Colleges & Universities, visit:FAMEmaine.com/Education

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COLLEGES 1. Bates College 2. Beal College 3. Birthwise Midwifery School 4. Bowdoin College 5. Central Maine Community College (CMCC) 6. Maine College of Health Professions 7. Colby College 8. College of the Atlantic 9. Eastern Maine Community College (EMCC)10. Empire Beauty School (Portland, Waterville, Bangor, Caribou)11. Husson University12. Kaplan University (Augusta, Lewiston, So Portland)13. Kennebec Valley Community College (KVCC)14. Maine College of Art15. Maine Maritime Academy16. Mr. Bernard’s School of Hair Fashion (Bangor, Lewiston)17. New England School of Communications18. Northeast Technical Institute (Bangor, Scarborough)19. Northern Maine Community College20. Saint Joseph’s College21. Southern Maine Community College22. Southern New Hampshire University23. Spa Tech Institute24. The Landing School25. Thomas College26. Unity College27. University of Maine28. University of Maine at Augusta including UMA Bangor29. Universty of Maine at Farmington30. University of Maine at Fort Kent31. University of Maine at Machias32. University of Maine at Presque Isle33. University of Southern Maine including Lewiston/Auburn College34. University of New England35. Washington County Community College36. York County Community College

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MAINE COLLEGES & UNIVERSITIES*

Bates CollegeEnrollment: 1,791

Student CostsComprehensive Fee: $58,950

Financial Aid DeadlineED I - November 15ED II - January 1Regular Decision - February 1

Admissions DeadlineED I - November 15ED II & Regular Decision - January 1Transfer - March 1

Contact InformationAddress 23 Campus Avenue Lewiston, Maine 04240Phone 207-786-6255 (General) 1-855-BATES55 (Admissions)Fax 207-786-6025Web bates.eduEmail [email protected]

Title IV Code: 002036

Beal CollegeEnrollment: 500

Student CostsFT Tuition: $7,260PT Tuition: $605 per classFees: Vary by program

Financial Aid DeadlineMay 1

Admissions DeadlineRolling

Contact Information:Address 99 Farm Road Bangor, Maine 04401Phone 1-800-660-7351 (Admissions)Fax 207-947-0208Web bealcollege.eduEmail [email protected]


Birthwise Midwifery SchoolEnrollment: 60

Student CostsFT Tuition and Fees: $11,500

Financial Aid DeadlineRolling

Admissions DeadlineApril 15

Contact InformationAddress 24 South High Street Bridgton, Maine 04009

Phone 207-647-5968Fax 207-647-5919Web birthwisemidwifery.eduEmail [email protected]


Bowdoin CollegeEnrollment: 1,795

Student CostsFT Tuition: $45,004Fees: $442Room/Board: $12,388

Financial Aid DeadlineFebruary 15

Admissions DeadlineJanuary 1

Contact InformationAddress 5000 College Station Brunswick, Maine 04011Phone 207-725-3100 (Admissions) 207-725-3273 (Financial Aid)Fax 207-725-3101Web bowdoin.eduEmail [email protected]


Central Maine Community CollegeEnrollment: 3,000

Student CostsFT Tuition and Fees: $3,300PT Tuition and Fees: VariesRoom/Board: $8,916

Financial Aid DeadlineNo deadline, but students are encouraged to apply by May 1.

Admissions DeadlineNone for most programs, but students are encouraged to apply early. January 31 for Nursing.

Contact InformationAddress 1250 Turner Street Auburn, Maine 04210Phone 207-755-5100 (General) 1-800-891-2002 (Admissions)Fax 207-755-5493Web cmcc.eduEmail [email protected]


Maine College of Health Professions*Formerally known as Central Maine Medical Center College of Nursing and Health Professions

Enrollment: 217Student CostsFT Tuition: $230 per credit hourPT Tuition: $230 per credit hourFees: Vary by programRoom Only: $1,175 per semester


Admissions DeadlineJanuary 15

Contact InformationAddress 70 Middle Street Lewiston, Maine 04240Phone 207-795-2843 (Admissions Nursing) 207-795-2649 (Admissions Medical Imaging) 207-795-2270 (Financial Aid)Fax 207-795-2849Web mchp.eduEmail [email protected]


Colby CollegeEnrollment: 1,820

Student CostsComprehensive Fee: $55,700

Financial Aid DeadlineED I - November 15ED II - January 1 Regular Decision - February 1

Admissions DeadlineED I - November 15ED II - January 15 Regular Decision - January 1

Contact InformationAddress 4800 Mayflower Hill Waterville, Maine 04901Phone 207-859-4800 (General) 1-800-723-3032 (Admissions/ Financial Aid)Fax 207-859-4828Web colby.eduEmail [email protected]


College of the AtlanticEnrollment: 348

Student CostsFT Tuition: $38,403 Room/Board: $9,258


Admissions DeadlineFebruary 15

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Contact InformationAddress 105 Eden Street Bar Harbor, Maine 04609Phone 207-288-5015 (General) 1-800-528-0025 (Admissions)Fax 207-288-4126Web coa.eduEmail [email protected]


Eastern Maine Community CollegeEnrollment: 2,550

FT Tuition: $86 per credit hourPT Tuition: $86 per credit hour Fees: Vary by program


Admissions DeadlineNone for most programs. February 1 for Nursing and Allied Health Programs.

Contact InformationAddress 354 Hogan Road Bangor, Maine 04401Phone 207-974-4680 (Admissions) 207-974-4625 (Financial Aid)Fax 207-974-4683Web emcc.eduEmail [email protected]


Empire Beauty SchoolEnrollment: Varies by campus

Student CostsFT Tuition: $15,000Fees: $100

Financial Aid DeadlineNone

Admissions DeadlineNone

Contact InformationPhone 1-888-429-0060 (General)Fax 207-990-2189Web empire.edu

Bangor Address 639 Broadway Bangor, Maine 04401Phone 207-942-0039

Caribou Address 30 Skyway Drive Caribou, Maine 04736Phone 207-498-6067

PortlandAddress 319 Marginal Way Portland, Maine 04101Phone 207-774-1913

Waterville Address 251 Kennedy Memorial Drive Waterville, Maine 04901Phone 207-873-0682


Husson UniversityEnrollment: 2,600

Student CostsFT Tuition: $15,252PT Tuition: $492 per credit hourFees: $370Room/Board: $8,256

Financial Aid DeadlineApril 15


Contact InformationAddress One College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401Phone 207-941-7100 (Admissions) 207-941-7156 (Financial Aid)Fax 207-941-7935Web husson.eduEmail [email protected] [email protected]


Kaplan University Enrollment: Varies by campus

Student CostsFT Tuition: $280-$305 per quarter hourPT Tuition: $280-$305 per quarter hourFees: Vary by program



Contact InformationAugusta Campus Address 14 Marketplace Drive Augusta, Maine 04330Phone 207-620-0837Web augusta.kaplanuniversity.edu

Lewiston CampusAddress 475 Lisbon Street Lewiston, Maine 04240Phone 207-333-3300Fax 207-333-3305Web lewiston.kaplanuniversity.edu

South Portland CampusAddress 265 Western Ave South Portland, Maine 04106Phone 207-221-8700Fax 207-774-1715Web portland.kaplanuniversity.edu

Title IV Code: Augusta: 004586; Lewiston: E01190; S.Portland: 009292

Kennebec Valley Community CollegeEnrollment: 2,500

Student CostsFT Tuition: $88 per credit hour PT Tuition: $88 per credit hour Fees: Vary by program



Contact InformationAddress 92 Western Avenue Fairfield, Maine 04937Phone 207-453-5000 (General) 207-453-5822 (Admissions/Financial Aid)Fax 207-453-5010Web kvcc.me.eduEmail [email protected] [email protected]


The Landing SchoolEnrollment: 67

Student CostsFT Tuition: $18,500Fees: Vary by program


Admissions DeadlineApril 1

Contact InformationAddress 286 River Road Arundel, Maine 04046 Mail P.O. Box 1490 Kennebunkport, Maine 04046Phone 207-985-7976Fax 207-985-7942Web landingschool.eduEmail [email protected]


Maine College of ArtEnrollment: 350

Student CostsFT Tuition: $30,260PT Tuition: $1,261 per credit hourFees: $2,330Room/Board: $10,000

Financial Aid DeadlineMarch 1


Contact InformationAddress 522 Congress Street Portland, Maine 04101Phone 207-699-5026 (Admissions) 207-699-5074 (Financial Aid)Fax 207-699-5080Web meca.eduEmail [email protected]


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Maine Maritime AcademyEnrollment: 943

Student CostsFT Tuition: $8,800 Fees: $2,725 Room/Board: $9,548


Admissions DeadlineMarch 1

Contact InformationAddress Pleasant Street Castine, Maine 04420Phone 1-800-464-6565 (General) 1-800-227-8486 (Admissions)Fax 207-326-2515Web mainemaritime.eduEmail [email protected]


Mr. Bernard’s School of Hair Fashion, Inc.Enrollment: Varies by campus



Contact InformationLewiston Address 711 Lisbon Street Lewiston, Maine 04243Phone 207-783-7765Web bernardschoolofhair.com

BangorAddress 66 Pine Street Bangor, Maine 04401Phone 207-945-4222Web bernardschoolofhair.com


New England School of Communications*Merged with Husson University Fall of 2014Enrollment: 499

Student CostsFT Tuition: $13,034PT Tuition: $435 per credit hourFees: $970Room/Board: $8,256



Contact InformationAddress One College Circle Bangor, Maine 04401Phone 1-888-877-1876Fax 207-947-3987Web nescom.husson.eduEmail [email protected]


Northeast Technical InstituteEnrollment: 700

Student CostsFT Tuition: $8,000PT Tuition: $4,000Fees: $210



Contact InformationPhone 1-800-447-1151Web ntinow.eduEmail [email protected]

ScarboroughAddress 51 US Rt. 1 (Suite K) Scarborough, Maine 04074Phone 207-883-5130Fax 207-883-6048

BangorAddress 1010 Stillwater Avenue Bangor, Maine 04401Phone 207-848-3888Fax 207-990-1921


Northern Maine Community CollegeEnrollment: 2,000

Student CostsFT Tuition: $1,290 for in state students, per semester based on 15 credit hoursPT Tuition: $86 per credit hourFees: $834 1st semester; $214 2nd semesterRoom/Board: $2,585 to $3,130 per semester



Contact InformationAddress 33 Edgemont Drive Presque Isle, Maine 04769Phone 1-800-535-6682Fax 207-768-2848Web nmcc.eduEmail [email protected]


Saint Joseph’s College of MaineEnrollment: 1,106

Student CostsFT Tuition: $29,900Fees: $1,090Room/Board: $11,900


Admissions DeadlineNovember 15

Contact InformationAddress 278 Whites Bridge Road Standish, Maine 04084-5263Phone 1-800-338-7057Fax 207-893-7862Web sjcme.eduEmail [email protected]


Seacoast Career SchoolsContact InformationAddress 1 Eagle Drive, Suite 1 Sanford, Maine 04073Phone 207-490-0509 (General) 1-800-758-7679 (Admissions)Web seacoastcareerschools.com


Southern Maine Community CollegeEnrollment:

Student CostsFT Tuition: $2,640PT Tuition: $88 per credit hourFees: $250 - $890Room/Board: $8,420



Contact InformationAddress 2 Fort Road South Portland, Maine 04106Phone 207-741-5800 (Admissions) 207-741-5518 (Financial Aid)Fax 207-741-5760Web smccme.eduEmail [email protected] [email protected]


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Southern New Hampshire UniversityEnrollment: 7,482

Student CostsFT Tuition: $6,750 - $28,554 depending on programPT Tuition: $225 - $627 per credit hour, depending on programFees: $150 - $330Room/Board: $8,500 - $11,000



Contact InformationAddress 10 Tibbetts Drive Brunswick, Maine 04011Phone 207-725-6486Fax 207-721-0443Web snhu.edu/MaineEmail [email protected]


Spa Tech InstituteEnrollment: 250

Student CostsFT Tuition: $9,550-$16,000 (Depending on program)Fees: Vary by program



Contact InformationAddress 100 Larrabee Road, Suite 200 Westbrook, Maine 04092Phone 207-591-4141Fax 207-591-4460Web spatech.eduEmail [email protected]


Thomas CollegeEnrollment: 1,100

Student CostsFT Tuition: $22,160PT Tuition: $11,080Fees: $610 Room/Board: $10,160



Contact InformationAddress 180 West River Road Waterville, Maine 04901

Phone 207-859-1101 (Admissions) 207-859-1105 (Financial Aid)Fax 207-859-1114Web thomas.eduEmail [email protected]


Unity CollegeEnrollment: 575

Student CostsFT Tuition: $23,900Fees: $1,110 Room/Board: $9,054



Contact InformationAddress 90 Quaker Hill Road Unity, Maine 04988Mail P.O. Box 532 Unity, Maine 04988Phone 207-948-9100 1-800-624-1024Fax 207-948-9776Web unity.eduEmail [email protected]


University of MaineEnrollment: 11,247

Student CostsFT Tuition: $8,370 for in state studentsPT Tuition: $279 per credit hour Fees: $2,230Room/Board: $9,112



Contact InformationAddress Office of Undergraduate Admissions 5713 Chadbourne Hall Orono, Maine 04469Phone 207-581-1561 (Admissions) 207-581-1324 (Financial Aid)Fax 207-581-1213Web umaine.eduEmail [email protected]


University of Maine at AugustaEnrollment: 5,182

Student CostsFT Tuition: $217 per credit hourPT Tuition: $217 per credit hourFees: Vary by program


Admissions DeadlineJune 15

Contact InformationAugusta CampusAddress 46 University Drive Augusta, Maine 04330-9410Phone 1-877-UMA-1234Fax 207-621-3333Web uma.eduEmail [email protected] (Admissions) [email protected] (Financial Aid)

Bangor CampusAddress 65 Texas Avenue, Lewiston Hall Bangor, Maine 04401Phone 1-877-UMA-1234Fax 207-262-7801Web uma.edu/aboutbangorcampusEmail [email protected] (Admissions) [email protected] (Financial Aid)


University of Maine

at FarmingtonEnrollment: 2,000

Student CostsFT Tuition: $8,352 PT Tuition: $261 per credit hourFees: $815Room/Board: $8,674



Contact InformationAddress 111 South Street Farmington, Maine 04938-1994Phone 207-778-7050 (Admissions) 207-778-7100 (Financial Aid)Fax 207-778-8182Web farmington.eduEmail [email protected]


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University of Maine at Fort KentEnrollment: 1,169

Student CostsFT Tuition: $6,600PT Tuition: $220 per credit hourRoom/Board: $7,400



Contact Information23 University DriveFort Kent, Maine 04743207-834-75001-888-TRY-UMFKfax 207-834-7503www.umfk.maine.edu


University of Maine at MachiasEnrollment: 1,000

Student CostsFT Tuition: $6,660 PT Tuition: $222 per credit hourFees: $820Room/Board: $7,900



Contact InformationAddress 9 O’Brien Avenue Machias, Maine 04654Phone 1-888-Go-To-UMM (General) 207-255-1318 (Admissions) 207-255-1203 (Financial Aid)Fax 207-255-1363Web umm.maine.eduEmail [email protected]


University of Maine at Presque IsleEnrollment: 1,463

Student CostsFT Tuition: $6,600 Fees: $835 for full time studentsRoom/Board: $7,576



Contact InformationAddress 181 Main Street Presque Isle, Maine 04769Phone 207-768-9532Fax 207-768-9777Web umpi.eduEmail [email protected]


University of New EnglandEnrollment: 6,032

Student CostsFT Tuition: $31,980PT Tuition: $1,130 per credit hourFees: $1,165 Room/Board: $13,000



Contact InformationAddress 11 Hills Beach Road Biddeford, Maine 04005-9599Phone 207-283-0170 1-800-477-4863Fax 207-602-5900Web une.eduEmail [email protected]


University of Southern MaineEnrollment: 9,301

Student CostsFT Tuition: $7,590 PT Tuition: $253 per credit hour Fees: $884Room/Board: $9,450



Contact InformationAddress P.O. Box 9300 Portland, Maine 04104Phone 1-800-800-4876 (Admissions) 207-780-5250 (Financial Aid)Fax 207-780-5640Web usm.maine.eduEmail [email protected]

Lewiston-Auburn CollegeAddress 51-55 Westminster Street Lewiston, Maine 04240Phone 207-753-6500Web usm.maine.edu/lac


Washington County Community CollegeEnrollment: 320

Student CostsFT Tuition: $2,640 (based on 30 credit hours)PT Tuition: $88 per credit hourFees: $700 Room/Board: $5,200 (including mandatory meal plan)



Contact InformationAddress 1 College Drive Calais, Maine 04619Phone 207-454-1000 1-800-210-6932Fax 207-454-1092Web wccc.me.eduEmail [email protected]


York County Community CollegeEnrollment: 1,583

Student CostsFT Tuition: $86 per credit hourPT Tuition: $86 per credit hourFees: Vary by program



Contact InformationAddress 112 College Drive Wells, Maine 04090Phone 207-646-9282 1-800-580-3820Fax 207-641-0837Web yccc.eduEmail [email protected]


*Some enrollment numbers are approximate. Costs and deadlines were updated in 2013. Please check with schools for most up-to-date information.

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Program Serving

Services

Phone Number / Internet AddressCareer AdmissionsFinancial Aid Information

AspireProvides support services and funding for clients seeking training and employment.

TANF Clients • • • Augusta (800) 452-1926 Houlton (800) 432-7338Bangor (800) 432-7825 Lewiston (800) 482-7517Biddeford (800) 322-1919 Machias (800) 432-7846Calais (800) 622-1400 Portland (800) 482-7520Caribou (800) 432-7366 Rockland (800) 432-7802Ellsworth (800) 432-7823 Sanford (800) 482-0790Farmington (800) 442-6382 Skowhegan (800) 452-4602Fort Kent (800) 432-7340 S. Paris (888) 593-9775

Early College for MEComprehensive high school to college transition program.

High School Juniors and Seniors

• • (207) 699-4897earlycollege.me.edu

Finance Authority of Maine (FAME)Free resources to assist students and families plan and pay for college.

All Ages • (800) 228-3734FAMEmaine.com/Education

Jobs for Maine’s GraduatesIdentifies students who face barriers to education and guides them on to a successful path toward continued education, a meaningful career, and productive adulthood.

6th - 12th Grade • • • (207) 620-7180jmg.org

Maine Centers for Women, Work & CommunityOffers training and support services in life skills, career planning, self-employment, and SCANS training.

Workers in Transition (Primarily Women)

• (800) 442-2092womenworkandcommunity.org

Maine College Transition ProgramComprehensive programs of study leading to enrollment in a post-secondary institution; support services include career planning, academic preparation, financial aid assistance, college planning, and Accuplacer testing.

Adults • • • (207) 624-6778mct.maineadulted.org

Maine Educational Opportunity Centers (MEOC)Educational counseling regarding careers, collegeadmissions and financial aid application processes, and default loan counseling.

Adults (19 yrs. +) • • • UMaine(800) 281-3703meoc.maine.edu

Maine Eductional Talent Search (METS)Early intervention program for eligible youth in grades 6-12 to prepare for higher education.

6th - 12th Grade • • • UMaine UMPI(800) 540-0493 (800) 734-3636 mets.maine.edu umpi.edu/ trio-college-access

Maine State Approving Agency for Veterans Education and Training ProgramsProvide outreach and information to foster the usage of the GI Bill.

Service Members, Veterans and Eligible Dependents

• • (207) 582-2100msaa.maine.edu

Student Support ServicesHelps eligible students (including individuals with disabilities) stay in college, receive tutoring, counseling and remedial instruction.

College Students • • • CMCC (207) 755-5209KVCC (207) 453-5019NMCC (207) 768-2839UMaine Onward Program (207) 581-2319UMA Cornerstone Program (207) 621-3157UMF Liberal Studies Bridge Program (207) 778-7295UMFK Academic & Counseling Serv. (207) 834-7530UMPI Student Support Services (207) 768-9613USM Student Support Services (207) 780-5203WCCC (207) 454-1064YCCC North Star (207) 216-4426

Upward BoundAssists eligible high school students prepare for higher education and includes a summer residential component.

10th - 12th Grade • • • Bowdoin College (207) 725-3559

UMaine Math Science (800) 581-2522UMF (207) 778-7296UMPI (207) 768-9591USM (207) 780-5203

Higher Education Planning Resources

Finance Authority of MainePO Box 9495 Community DriveAugusta, Maine 04332-09491-800-228-3734

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