Maine has many colleges, including public universities, private institutions, and community colleges.
Public universities
University of Maine: Located in Orono, and has other campuses in Augusta, Farmington, Fort Kent, and Machias
University of Maine at Farmington: A public, 4-year institution in western Maine
University of Maine at Fort Kent: Founded in 1878 as the Madawaska Training School
University of Maine at Machias: Offers baccalaureate programs with a focus on community-engaged learning
Maine Maritime Academy: A public college with a campus overlooking Castine Harbor
Private institutions
College of the Atlantic: A private institution founded in 1969
Saint Joseph's College of Maine: Located in Standish
Community colleges
Southern Maine Community College: Located in South Portland and Brunswick
Eastern Maine Community College: Located in Bangor
Other colleges
University of Southern Maine: Located in Portland
University of New England: Located in Biddeford and Portland
Unity Environmental University: Located in New Gloucester and Unity
Bates College: Part of the "Maine Big Three"
Bowdoin College: Part of the "Maine Big Three"
Colby College: Part of the "Maine Big Three"
