Higher Education in Maine
Colleges in Maine
Maine is unique in so many ways! This is particularly true when one considers
higher education. Maine has no department or commission of higher education
or post-secondary education. Both the University of Maine System and the
Maine Community College System are autonomous entities with all policy,
procedures and administrative oversight vested in their respective boards
of trustees. Similarly, Maine’s private higher education institutions
are governed by their own oversight boards. State oversight of the activities
of public and private schools, colleges, and universities primarily centers
upon degree-granting authorizations, educator preparation program approvals
and renewals, and private-for-profit proprietary school licensure. Maine
is home to 15 public universities, community colleges, and 20 privately
run institutions. There are 51 licensed technical schools within the state.
For more information in regard to specific questions the Maine Higher Education website has links to individual topics and schools.