Academic Index Last updated: June 14, 2026

6 Best Universities in Maine

Our data-driven ranking evaluates 6 elite institutions across Maine to determine true academic prominence. The algorithmic evaluation processed 37.8K scholarly outputs and 1.11M peer-reviewed citations, mapping the region's total research impact. Factoring in the global influence of 23.2K notable graduates, this index isolates true institutional success beyond traditional prestige.

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Orono

University of Maine

#155 in United States #178 in North America

97% Acceptance

2,873 Enrollment

1150 Avg SAT

1865 Founded

2

Biddeford

University of New England

#499 in United States #549 in North America

92% Acceptance

3,884 Enrollment

1230 Avg SAT

1831 Founded

3

Portland, ME

University of Southern Maine

#923 in United States #995 in North America

79% Acceptance

9,942 Enrollment

1120 Avg SAT

1878 Founded

4

Bangor, ME

Husson University

#1006 in United States #1079 in North America

81% Acceptance

29,640 Enrollment

1170 Avg SAT

1898 Founded

5

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

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Portland, ME

Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts

#2228 in United States #2328 in North America

81% Acceptance