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Waterville Colleges, Universities, Trade and Vocational Schools

Waterville Colleges and Schools

Colleges in Waterville, Maine

There are at least 3 colleges in Waterville, listed and described below. These schools represent 2,842 or more students (full-time and part-time), a combined student body equivalent to 2,832 full-time students, and a reported 2,217 dorm rooms.

Nearby cities and towns have as many or more colleges or students than Waterville; see particularly Augusta colleges.

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

  • There are a lot of studio and one-bedroom apartments in Waterville.
  • Housing and buildings in Waterville tend to be older than other areas.
  • A lot of people walk and bicycle in Waterville.

Featured Colleges in Waterville (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
Waterville, Maine

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

  • Programs: Beauty And Cosmetology
  • Degrees/Course Work: Diploma

Colleges in Waterville with Selective Admissions

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

Colby College
4000 Mayflower Hill Drive
Waterville, Maine 04901-8840

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: economics, area studies, biology, history, political science, English, mathematics, psychology.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Certificates. Bachelor's.
  • Student Body: 1,867 students, 2,046 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 1,795 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 640-720. Math: 640-710. Writing: 630-710.
  • Flexibility: AP credits.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. Study abroad option. Member of a national athletic association.

Thomas College
180 W River Rd
Waterville, Maine 04901-5097

  • Programs: Many programs. Most popular include: business management, criminal justice and safety, education, sports and fitness management, business, accounting, finance, elementary school teaching.
  • Degrees/Certificates: Associate's. Bachelor's. Master's.
  • Student Body: 975 students, 786 full-time equivalent.
  • Dorms: 422 student capacity.
  • SAT 25-75th percentile: Verbal: 420-520. Math: 430-530. Writing: 410-500.
  • Flexibility: AP credits. Some high school credits accepted.
  • Notable: Career counseling. Placement assistance. 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
Augusta Colleges118,5605,101 
Fairfield Colleges16,5732,064 

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