Colleges in Penobscot County, Maine
Penobscot County is a county in Maine. According to Census data, the population is 59,772 (estimated). For the academic year 2024-2025, six colleges are active for serving college programs in Penobscot County, Maine. In addition, there are 5 colleges located within 30 miles from Penobscot County.
By school type, there are three public and three private schools. By school level, there are four 4-years (or high) schools, one 2-4 years schools (community colleges), and one less than 2 years schools (career, technical, or vocational schools) based on the IPEDS data.
All Six schools offer undergraduate programs and four schools offer graduate programs. The 2025 average tuition & fees of the schools in Penobscot County, Maine is $11,497 for Maine residents and $25,563 for out-of-state students.
The average acceptance rate is 88.80% and the average SAT score is 1,180. A total of 18,736 students enrolled in schools in Penobscot County, Maine, of which 4,531 students enrolled in online degree programs exclusively. The average student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1.
Comparison Between Colleges in Penobscot County, Maine
The following table lists 6 colleges located in Penobscot County, Maine ordered by distance from Penobscot County. The "-" value in other columns means that the corresponding data has not been reported or the school does not have programs for the values.
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| College Name | Distance From Penobscot County | Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | Population | Graduation Rate | Student to Faculty Ratio | Graduate Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | SAT Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Husson University Bangor, ME Private, 4 years four-years | 0.23 miles | $23,304 | 3,367 | 59% | 15 to 1 | $19,832 | 81.0% | 1,180 |
| Empire Beauty School-Maine Bangor, ME Private, Less than 2 years valid | 0.85 miles | $17,625 | 117 | 67% | 18 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Eastern Maine Community College Bangor, ME Public, 2-4 years valid | 2.30 miles | $7,036 | 2,719 | 32% | 19 to 1 | - | - | - |
| Beal University Bangor, ME Private, 4 years four-years | 3.17 miles | $43,094 | 504 | 36% | 14 to 1 | - | - | - |
| University of Maine-System Central Office Orono, ME Public, 4 years four-years | 7.40 miles | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| University of Maine Orono, ME Public, 4 years four-years | 7.54 miles | $36,756 | 12,029 | 55% | 15 to 1 | $31,164 | 96.6% | - |
| Average | - | $25,563 | 18,736 | 50% | 16 to 1 | $25,498 | 88.8% | 1,180 |