Portland Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Portland Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Portland, Maine

There are at least 4 colleges in Portland, listed and described below. These schools represent 10,841 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 7,796 full-time students, and a reported 1,683 dorm rooms.

Please also check for colleges in the nearby cities and towns, shown at the left. We also provide an extensive list of Maine Colleges.

Of Note For College Students

Portland is notable for the large percent of its residents with college degrees.
There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Portland.
Housing and buildings in Portland tend to be older than other areas.
A lot of people walk and bicycle in Portland.

Featured Colleges in Portland (QuickSchools™)

We call these QuickSchools™ -- Our term for schools with flexible schedules, simple applications, online info request forms, and very rapid response to requests for info.

Empire Beauty Schools
Portland, Maine

Offers cosmetology career training. Located at 37 campuses across the U.S.

Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

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Colleges in Portland with Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2008-2009 information.

Maine College of Art
522 Congress St.
Portland, Maine 04101-3494

Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: sculpture, fine arts, photography, graphic design, painting, art education, ceramics, crafts and folk art.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 379 students, 353 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 144 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 480-600. Math: 450-580. Writing: 460-580.
Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
44 Oak Street
Portland, Maine 04101

Programs: radiographer.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates.
Student Body: 9 students, 16 full-time equivalent.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance.

University of Southern Maine
96 Falmouth St
Portland, Maine 04103

Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: registered nursing, business management, social work, social studies, law, psychology, communication studies, teacher ed.
Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
Student Body: 10,453 students, 7,427 full-time equivalent.
Dorms: 1,539 student capacity.
SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 450-560. Math: 440-550. Writing: 440-540.
Flexibility: Distance learning. Weekend classes available. Credit for experience. AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. On-campus daycare. Remedial services. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

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Colleges in Nearby Cities and Towns

(Student count includes part-time and full-time; not all students live in the city or town. Data as of 2007.)

City/Town	Colleges	Pop. (2000)	Students	Dorms
Arundel Colleges	1	3,571	81
Biddeford Colleges	1	20,942	3,792	1,066
Brunswick Colleges	1	21,172	1,716	1,648
South Portland Colleges	3	23,324	5,211	415
Standish Colleges	1	9,285	2,847	871

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DeVry University Online

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