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Best Physical Sciences Colleges in Maine

7 accredited institutions in Maine offering physical sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).

7
Colleges
438
Graduates/yr
4
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree

Ranked: Physical Sciences Programs in Maine

1
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
117
Graduates/yr
8%
Acceptance
$64,304
Tuition
96%
Grad Rate
$2,706
Net Price <$30K
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2
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine
Orono
99
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$12,000
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Colby College
Waterville
93
Graduates/yr
7%
Acceptance
$63,790
Tuition
90%
Grad Rate
$1,692
Net Price <$30K
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4
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bates College
Lewiston
75
Graduates/yr
13%
Acceptance
$63,478
Tuition
91%
Grad Rate
$4,512
Net Price <$30K
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington
30
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$8,910
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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6
PublicBachelor's
University of Southern Maine
Portland
21
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$8,316
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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7
PublicBachelor's
Maine Maritime Academy
Castine
3
Graduates/yr
61%
Acceptance
$11,474
In-State Tuition
62%
Grad Rate
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Studying Physical Sciences in Maine

Maine has 7 accredited colleges offering physical sciences programs, producing 438 graduates annually. Of these, 4 are public institutions with subsidized in-state tuition for Maine residents.

When evaluating programs, consider accreditation, internship placement rates, and faculty expertise. Always file the FAFSA — the net price after grants can be dramatically lower than sticker tuition, especially at public institutions.

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Data source: Graduate counts from IPEDS 2023–24 C2023_A Completions survey (NCES). Tuition, acceptance rate, and graduation rate from IPEDS HD2023, ADM2023, DRVGR2023.