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Portland Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Portland

There are at least 5 colleges in Portland, listed and descibed below. These schools represent 10,841 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 8,125 full-time students, and a reported 1,975 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.

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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Spa Tech Institute
Portland, Maine

Spa Tech Institute (STI) offers training in spa, cosmetology, and bodywork industries. It has campuses in Portland and Westbrook, Maine, and Westboro, Plymouth, and Ipswich, Massachusetts.

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology, Nutrition And Exercise Therapy, Therapy And Counseling
  • Degrees/Course Work: Certificate
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Portland Open Admission Colleges

Schools open to most or all qualified applicants (qualifications vary).
Based on 2007 information.

Mercy Hospital School of Radiologic Technology
144 State St
Portland, Maine 04101

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

Colleges With Selective Admissions

These schools do not admit all qualified applicants.
Based on 2007 information.

Maine College of Art
97 Spring St
Portland, Maine 04101-3913

  • Programs: Several programs. Most popular include: painting, graphic design, sculpture, photography, illustration, fine arts, ceramics, crafts and folk art.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 379 students, 364 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 144 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 430-530. Math: 400-490.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Study abroad option.

University of Southern Maine
96 Falmouth St
Portland, Maine 04103

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, registered nursing, law, psychology, social studies, social work, teacher ed, communication studies.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's. Doctor's. First-professional degree.
  • Student Body: 10,453 students, 7,752 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,831 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 440-550. Math: 430-540. Writing: 430-540.
  • 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/TownCollegesPop.
(2000)		StudentsDorms
Arundel Colleges13,57181 
Biddeford Colleges120,9423,7921,170
Brunswick Colleges121,1721,7161,637
South Portland Colleges223,3245,113135
Standish Colleges19,2852,847843

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