7
Public University Campuses
UMaine Orono
Flagship Campus
Bowdoin, Bates, Colby
Notable Private Colleges
Historical data
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Compared to the United States
| Indicator | Maine | United States |
|---|---|---|
| Public University Campuses | 7 | 50 |
National ranking
Maine ranks #21 of 27 states by college enrollment.
| #1 | Minnesota | 52,000 |
| #2 | Colorado | 38,000 |
| #3 | Montana | 26,000 |
| #4 | New Mexico | 22,000 |
| #5 | Ohio | 610 |
| #6 | North Carolina | 555 |
| #7 | Georgia | 545 |
| #8 | Virginia | 490 |
| #9 | Michigan | 490 |
| #10 | New Jersey | 390 |
| #11 | Wisconsin | 300 |
| #12 | Missouri | 120 |
| #13 | Massachusetts | 114 |
| #14 | Indiana | 90 |
| #15 | Wyoming | 50 |
| #16 | Vermont | 40 |
| #17 | Rhode Island | 37.4% |
| #18 | Delaware | 34.6% |
| #19 | New Hampshire | 20 |
| #20 | Oregon | 7 |
| #21 | Maine | 7 |
| #22 | Utah | 3 |
| #23 | South Dakota | 3 |
| #24 | Florida | 1.1 |
| #25 | Illinois | 0.69 |
| #26 | Kentucky | 0 |
| #27 | Louisiana | 0 |
Overview
Maine universities range from the flagship University of Maine in Orono to nationally ranked liberal arts colleges. These Maine higher education institutions attract students from across the Northeast.
Did you know?
- Bowdoin, Bates, and Colby are known collectively as Maine's 'Little Ivies.'