Academic Index Last updated: June 16, 2026

12 Best Universities in Maine for Paleontology

Focusing specifically on Paleontology, our data science engine identified the 12 most influential universities in Maine. To determine these leaders, we isolated 54.9K specialized research publications which collectively generated 1.49M citations. This targeted approach bypasses general university reputation, directly revealing the strongest programs.

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Lewiston, ME

For Paleontology

#413 in United States #464 in North America

13% Acceptance

1,760 Enrollment

1475 Avg SAT

1855 Founded

2

Waterville

For Paleontology

#427 in United States #478 in North America

7% Acceptance

2,412 Enrollment

1505 Avg SAT

1813 Founded

3

Brunswick, ME

Bowdoin College

For Paleontology

#426 in United States #477 in North America

7% Acceptance

1,881 Enrollment

1510 Avg SAT

1794 Founded

4

Farmington, ME

University of Maine at Farmington

For Paleontology

#1022 in United States #1094 in North America

97% Acceptance

3,707 Enrollment

1120 Avg SAT

1864 Founded

5

Orono

University of Maine

For Paleontology

#140 in United States #162 in North America

97% Acceptance

2,873 Enrollment

1150 Avg SAT

1865 Founded

6

Presque Isle

University of Maine at Presque Isle

For Paleontology

#1036 in United States #1108 in North America

100% Acceptance

12,029 Enrollment

1335 Avg SAT

1903 Founded

7

Waterville

For Paleontology

#931 in United States #998 in North America

96% Acceptance

17,560 Enrollment

1355 Avg SAT

1894 Founded

8

Unity

For Paleontology

#1173 in United States #1249 in North America

100% Acceptance

1,988 Enrollment

1335 Avg SAT

1965 Founded

9

Bangor, ME

Husson University

For Paleontology

#1125 in United States #1200 in North America

81% Acceptance

29,640 Enrollment

1170 Avg SAT

1898 Founded

10

Bar Harbor

College of the Atlantic

For Paleontology

#882 in United States #949 in North America

70% Acceptance

1,488 Enrollment

1335 Avg SAT

1969 Founded

11

Portland, ME

University of Southern Maine

For Paleontology

#483 in United States #534 in North America

79% Acceptance

9,942 Enrollment

1120 Avg SAT

1878 Founded

12

Biddeford

University of New England

For Paleontology

#429 in United States #480 in North America

92% Acceptance

3,884 Enrollment

1230 Avg SAT

1831 Founded