Best Social Sciences Colleges in Maine
13 accredited institutions in Maine offering social sciences programs, ranked by annual graduates (IPEDS 2023–24).
13
Colleges
2,322
Graduates/yr
6
Public
Bachelor's
Top Degree
Ranked: Social Sciences Programs in Maine
1
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bowdoin College
Brunswick
480
Graduates/yr
8%
Acceptance
$64,304
Tuition
96%
Grad Rate
$2,706
Net Price <$30K
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2
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Colby College
Waterville
468
Graduates/yr
7%
Acceptance
$63,790
Tuition
90%
Grad Rate
$1,692
Net Price <$30K
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3
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Bates College
Lewiston
411
Graduates/yr
13%
Acceptance
$63,478
Tuition
91%
Grad Rate
$4,512
Net Price <$30K
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4
PublicBachelor's
University of Southern Maine
Portland
345
Graduates/yr
79%
Acceptance
$8,316
In-State Tuition
46%
Grad Rate
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5
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine
Orono
339
Graduates/yr
96%
Acceptance
$12,000
In-State Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
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6
Private NonprofitMaster's
Unity Environmental University
New Gloucester
63
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$11,280
Tuition
56%
Grad Rate
$18,283
Net Price <$30K
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7
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle
60
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$7,650
In-State Tuition
34%
Grad Rate
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8
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine at Farmington
Farmington
48
Graduates/yr
98%
Acceptance
$8,910
In-State Tuition
53%
Grad Rate
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9
Private NonprofitMaster's
Thomas College
Waterville
42
Graduates/yr
97%
Acceptance
$29,824
Tuition
51%
Grad Rate
$16,362
Net Price <$30K
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10
PublicBachelor's
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta
27
Graduates/yr
$7,560
In-State Tuition
20%
Grad Rate
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11
Private NonprofitBachelor's
University of New England
Biddeford
18
Graduates/yr
92%
Acceptance
$41,050
Tuition
63%
Grad Rate
$35,107
Net Price <$30K
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12
PublicAssociate's
Central Maine Community College
Auburn
18
Graduates/yr
$2,880
In-State Tuition
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13
Private NonprofitBachelor's
Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish
3
Graduates/yr
82%
Acceptance
$42,834
Tuition
69%
Grad Rate
$23,306
Net Price <$30K
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Studying Social Sciences in Maine
Maine has 13 accredited colleges offering social sciences programs, producing 2,322 graduates annually. Of these, 6 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.
Other Programs in Maine
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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.