Academic Index Last updated: June 14, 2026

8 Best Universities in Maine

Our data-driven ranking evaluates 8 elite institutions across Maine to determine true academic prominence. The algorithmic evaluation processed 30.5K scholarly outputs and 944.8K peer-reviewed citations, mapping the region's total research impact. Factoring in the global influence of 24.5K notable graduates, this index isolates true institutional success beyond traditional prestige.

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1

Orono

University of Maine

#155 in United States #178 in North America

97% Acceptance

2,873 Enrollment

1150 Avg SAT

1865 Founded

2

Bangor, ME

Husson University

#1006 in United States #1079 in North America

81% Acceptance

29,640 Enrollment

1170 Avg SAT

1898 Founded

3

Waterville

#1230 in United States #1308 in North America

96% Acceptance

17,560 Enrollment

1355 Avg SAT

1894 Founded

4

Castine

Maine Maritime Academy

#1334 in United States #1412 in North America

54% Acceptance

12,029 Enrollment

1178 Avg SAT

1941 Founded

5

Presque Isle

University of Maine at Presque Isle

#1365 in United States #1445 in North America

100% Acceptance

12,029 Enrollment

1335 Avg SAT

1903 Founded

6

Augusta, ME

University of Maine at Augusta

#1438 in United States #1523 in North America

100% Acceptance

6,230 Enrollment

1162 Avg SAT

1965 Founded

7

Standish

Saint Joseph’s College of Maine

#1472 in United States #1558 in North America

84% Acceptance

1,097 Enrollment

1055 Avg SAT

1912 Founded

8

Fort Kent

University of Maine at Fort Kent

#1566 in United States #1652 in North America

98% Acceptance

2,873 Enrollment

1335 Avg SAT

1878 Founded