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Cheapest Ethnic Colleges in Maine

Ranked by lowest net price after financial aid. See our methodology.

Maine's public universities offer the most accessible path to Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studies degrees, with University of Southern Maine charging just $11,729 net price compared to private colleges that average over $25,000. The state's tourism industry, which employs nearly 90,000 people, increasingly values cultural competency skills as Maine welcomes visitors from around the globe. Meanwhile, Bowdoin College defies typical private school patterns with a 95.60% graduation rate despite accepting only 9.19% of applicants.
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Programs
$11,729 – $30,703
Net Price Range
75.8%
Avg. Graduation Rate

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Program rankings
# School Net Price In-State Tuition Graduation Rate Acceptance Rate
1 $11,729 $10,920 46.3% 85.4%
2 $18,045 $12,606 56.4% 94.0%
3 $20,786 $64,910 95.6% 9.2%
4 $23,939 $66,600 90.2% 7.6%
5 $30,703 $63,478 90.6% 13.7%

Frequently Asked Questions

What explains the $19,000 gap between Maine's cheapest and most expensive programs?

University of Southern Maine's $11,729 net cost reflects strong state funding and need-based aid for Maine residents. Private colleges like Bates at $30,703 net price typically offer smaller classes and extensive alumni networks, though all three elite private schools maintain graduation rates above 90%.

How do Maine's public universities compare for acceptance rates?

University of Maine accepts 93.96% of applicants while maintaining a 56.40% graduation rate, making it more selective than University of Southern Maine's 85.43% acceptance rate. Both public options provide significantly easier admission than the state's private colleges, which accept fewer than 14% of applicants.

Where do graduates typically find work in Maine's economy?

MaineHealth and other healthcare systems actively recruit graduates for community outreach and patient advocacy roles. The state's $8 billion tourism sector also values cultural studies backgrounds for managing international visitor programs and cultural heritage sites.

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Net price reflects the average cost after grants and scholarships for first-time, full-time students. See our methodology for details.