Top 10 Community Colleges Rankings in Maine
Southern Maine Community College ranked first and Washington County Community College ranked second in 2025 Community Colleges rankings in Maine. (Read our ranking methodology and know how to rank.)
The following list summarizes the core statistics for top 7 Community Colleges in Maine. You can check the schools in the comparison table below.
- The average undergraduate tuition & fees of the top 7 Community Colleges in Maine is $7,034.
- The average number of students is 3,055 and the students to faculty ratio is 17 to 1.
- The average graduation rate is 37.14% and the transfer-out rate is 13.43%.
Best Maine Community Colleges Comparison Table
The following table lists the top 10 community colleges in Maine. You can sort the table by column by clicking/touching column titles and narrow down the college list by using buttons below.
| Rank | College Name | Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Financial Aid | Student to Faculty Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME | $7,036 | 7,900 | 28% | 67% | 20 to 1 |
| 2 | Washington County Community College Calais, ME | $7,036 | 805 | 55% | 55% | 12 to 1 |
| 3 | Eastern Maine Community College Bangor, ME | $7,036 | 2,719 | 32% | 58% | 19 to 1 |
| 4 | Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle, ME | $7,036 | 843 | 42% | 98% | 12 to 1 |
| 5 | Central Maine Community College Auburn, ME | $7,020 | 4,754 | 30% | 60% | 20 to 1 |
| 6 | York County Community College Wells, ME | $7,036 | 1,875 | 34% | 89% | 21 to 1 |
| 7 | Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield, ME | $7,036 | 2,489 | 39% | 85% | 16 to 1 |
| Average | $7,034 | 3,055 | 37% | 73% | 17 to 1 |
Maine Colleges by Ranking and School Type