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17 universities in Maine for international students (2026–27)
17 universities in Maine are on the Common App for 2026–27. The table shows each one's city, first deadline, application fee for international students, acceptance rate and published tuition. Some public universities use their own application instead of the Common App, so they aren't listed here.
Updated September 25, 2026
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17 of 17 universities
| University | City | First deadline | Intl fee | Acceptance rate | Tuition & fees |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bates College | Lewiston | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $0 | 13.3% | $66,590 |
| Bowdoin College | Brunswick | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $70 | 7.1% | $67,832 |
| Colby College | Waterville | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $0 | 7.1% | $69,600 |
| College of the Atlantic | Bar Harbor | Nov 15, 2026 · ED | $0 | 70.2% | $47,997 |
| Husson University | Bangor | Rolling | $0 | 81% | $23,304 |
| Maine College of Art & Design | Portland | Dec 1, 2026 · EA | $70 | 76.1% | $42,942 |
| Maine Maritime Academy | Castine | Nov 30, 2026 · EA | $50 | 54.1% | $31,102 |
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | Standish | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $0 | 83.5% | $44,420 |
| Thomas College | Waterville | Rolling | $0 | 96.3% | $31,824 |
| University of Maine | Orono | Dec 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | 96.6% | $36,756 |
| University of Maine at Augusta | Augusta | Rolling | $0 | — | $22,178 |
| University of Maine at Farmington | Farmington | Dec 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | 96.7% | $23,878 |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | Fort Kent | Rolling | $0 | 97.9% | $14,880 |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | Presque Isle | Rolling | $0 | 99.9% | $14,862 |
| University of New England | Biddeford | Nov 15, 2026 · EA | $0 | 91.6% | $44,210 |
| University of Southern Maine | Portland | Dec 1, 2026 · EA | $0 | 79.2% | $27,944 |
| York County Community College | Wells | Jan 1, 2027 · EA | $0 | — | $7,036 |
Built from each university's 2026–27 requirements as published on the Common App (updated September 25, 2026). Universities can change them during the season: confirm on the official page before you apply. Acceptance rates, international enrollment and costs come from the US Department of Education (IPEDS): fall 2024 admissions and enrollment, 2024–25 published tuition and fees. Download as CSV
Questions
How many universities in Maine are on the Common App?
17 for 2026–27.
Which universities in Maine are free to apply to for international students?
14 charge international applicants no application fee, including Bates College, Colby College, College of the Atlantic and Husson University.
What is the most selective university in Maine?
On the Common App, Bowdoin College: 7.1% of first-year applicants admitted for fall 2024.
What is the most affordable university in Maine?
By published out-of-state tuition and fees for 2024–25, York County Community College: $7,036.