2024 Best Colleges for Math in Maine

• Brunswick, ME•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 4.11 out of 5  721 reviews

Freshman: Choosing Bowdoin was the best decision of my life! They truly value the liberal arts model AND have great STEM programs. care deeply about the student experience. I would recommend it to absolutely any and every student who is looking for a school with incredible academics and amazing peers. The student body is incredibly intelligent and passionate, yet never competitive. Students are also really friendly and there is a true sense of community on campus: when something is wrong, students look after and take care of each other. Bowdoin works very hard to foster both personal and academic growth in its students—one of Bowdoin's most admirable and impactful qualities. I found the classes to be extremely enjoyable. Professors put tons of effort into teaching their classes and make it clear that they really care about you. Academics are challenging yet extremely rewarding. Yes, the food and dorms are actually as great as everyone says they are. Also financial aid is astonishingly generous.... Read 721 reviews

• grade A+

• Acceptance rate 9%

• Net price $26,727

• SAT range 1360-1510

• Waterville, ME•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.8 out of 5  592 reviews

Freshman: It's definitely a tight knit community with a lot of niche activities. Because of the secluded nature of the campus, there are a lot of groups and clubs geared towards outdoorsy activities. Trips to hike or kayak or canoe or go ice-plunging are planned quite frequently, and there is no shortage of things to do if you know where to look and truly immerse yourself in the community. Most students here are progressive and very kind; I personally have felt that the academic culture is much more collaborative than competitive. Professors have been great so far and really do put in the time and effort to see us succeed. COOT is also a staple and a great opportunity for incoming students to get acquainted with each other and Maine. While Colby is definitely still a PWI, as an international student from Asia, I've found that there have been immense efforts to increase diversity in a meaningful way. Students of colour are definitely visible and vocal on campus, which I think is wonderful.... Read 592 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 9%

• Net price $17,912

• SAT range 1400-1530

• Lewiston, ME•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.97 out of 5  401 reviews

Junior: Bates is a quality institution with caring professors, a beautiful campus, and a collaborative student culture. Even within STEM majors, there's an attitude of students supporting one another through hard classes rather than trying to get ahead. The party scene slows down during the colder months, but it gets made up for during Short Term with some party or event to be found almost every day. It's easy to get close with professors to the point where you might find yourself invited to dinners in their homes! Classes, especially smaller ones where the content is heavily based on your professor's research, are consistently engaging. Overall I've really loved my time at Bates, although as a major in a smaller department (neuroscience) I've felt that students can be impacted negatively by deficits in resources. When small schools have small departments like this, losing just one or two professors can severely damage the major. However, I think it's a great choice as a liberal arts school.... Read 401 reviews

• grade A

• Acceptance rate 17%

• Net price $26,231

• SAT range 1385-1460

• Farmington, ME•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.62 out of 5  424 reviews

Alum: I loved my experience at UMF in the early childhood special education program! It was a small cohort, so I really got to know my peers well over the four years and developed excellent rapport with the faculty as well. Farmington has a great small town feel, is very safe, but still offers enough entertainment during the week with Augusta and Portland being within a reasonable distance for weekend adventures. The best aspect of my program was that I started my practicum experiences my sophomore year. Most teacher prep programs don't send students into the field until their junior, or in some cases, senior year. Starting early allowed me to really pinpoint how I wanted to be involved in education. UMF worked hard to listen to its students and genuinely took its students perspective into account when making changes for safety, diversity, equity, and community engagement. If I could spend another 4 years here, I would!... Read 424 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 97%

• Net price $14,386

• SAT range —

• Orono, ME•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.54 out of 5  2,154 reviews

Senior: UMaine is a beautiful campus. I am from the state, and it is a perfect school to transition into as an individual. I transferred from EMCC, so as expected a few credits didn't transfer over smoothly. Minus that hiccup I've had a great time back on campus after the pandemic. There are loads of clubs to join and ways to be involved as a student. I definitely recommend this school to people; we have a lot of people from out of state that attend here so it's also great to meet new friends from different places. The only real thing I'd like to see change would be advisor involvement in regard to financial aid and scholarships. It's something I myself and others have struggled with, as it is difficult to find and obtain them. Again, I love going to school here! Its a great environment to learn in.... Read 2,154 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 96%

• Net price $17,146

• SAT range 1060-1280

• Portland, ME•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.48 out of 5  795 reviews

Junior: My time at the University of Southern Maine (USM) was transformative, marked by a commendable commitment to diversity, dedicated faculty, and a strong emphasis on community engagement. USM's vibrant and inclusive community provides a welcoming environment for students of diverse backgrounds. The faculty, experts in their fields, are approachable and foster meaningful interactions in small class sizes. The university's focus on practical learning experiences and community engagement enriches the overall educational journey. While USM excels in these areas, there are opportunities for improvement. Enhanced accessibility for students with disabilities and strengthened career services would further elevate the university's offerings. In conclusion, USM offers a well-rounded education, and my experience was both fulfilling and enriching. The university's commitment to growth positions it as a strong institution, and I am confident it will continue to evolve positively.... Read 795 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 87%

• Net price $9,793

• SAT range 980-1230

• Biddeford, ME•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.44 out of 5  1,132 reviews

Freshman: I visited UNE at the end of summer of 2022 and spring of 2023. It was beautiful both times (to say the least). The building are gorgeous and the classrooms I was able to tour looked like a place I belong. The whole time i was there I kept thinking, "I can definitely see myself staying here for the next few years". Another reason that UNE stood out to me is the staff and student. All of them seemed excited and happy to talk to me, with no exceptions. I'm so excited to start in the fall!... Read 1,132 reviews

• grade B minus

• Acceptance rate 90%

• Net price $36,261

• SAT range 1040-1230

• Bangor, ME•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.58 out of 5  977 reviews

Freshman: Academics: academic programs are vast, instructive, hands on, and intensive. Very immersive, very helpful. There are small class sizes and the teachers care about helping the students. Extracurriculars: there are a handful of clubs offered on campus, and each one, typically, is student run and has student officers elected to ensure that everyone is involved and enthusiastic. Certain clubs have equipment or environments provided (EG, E-Sports, Theatre). Housing: housing isn’t bad, there are dorms, suites, and townhouses. There’s also apartments nearby if off-campus is more your style. Typically 2 per dorm, 4 per suite or town house. Community: The community is great, everyone is friendly and because of the population size, you get a chance to really know your teammates and housemates, if you put in the effort. Administration: So far (first year), I have had no problems. Semester evals are required, and teachers are great. Misc: food is EXCELLENT! definitely recommend.... Read 977 reviews

• grade B

• Acceptance rate 86%

• Net price $20,197

• SAT range 960-1140

• Augusta, ME•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.72 out of 5  295 reviews

Alum: The University of Maine at Augusta is multi-racial and has many opportunities and quality teaching that help students achieve most of their degrees. The professor is family with the student, which means they couldn't leave the student with an unconscious mind. When you have difficulty, a group or department of advice could help you get into the topic of your field. The University has a lab in connection with Maine Cyber Range Forensic for real and virtual research in Cybersecurity that allows the student to have more real practice of defense and analysis of the data and network connection of different connections in the country.... Read 295 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $10,619

• SAT range —

• Standish, ME•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.4 out of 5  279 reviews

Freshman: I'm not apart of the community yet, as I'll be attending in the fall on 2023. I knew immediately Saint Josephs was for me, as they were always so curious, kind, and welcoming. I toured the school 3 times, and every time was just a little different each time. You always saw something different no matter what, even if you had been multiple times. The environment is calm and friendly, and all the staff and people apart of SJC have been so caring, always reaching out and answering any questions you may have about your experience. The student body itself is so welcoming and kind, always welcoming new people with open arms and offering friendship whenever they can. The incoming freshman at SJC have been so kind, and open to meeting all the new people that could be popping in. I'm happy I chose the school when I did and truly can't picture myself in another environment.... Read 279 reviews

• grade C

• Acceptance rate 81%

• Net price $30,044

• SAT range 1020-1230

• Presque Isle, ME•

• 4 Year

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  Rating 3.27 out of 5  127 reviews

Alum: In addition to their on-campus offerings, the University of Maine at Presque Isle is now now an online institution. They value real-world experience and permit you to take more classes at once than would be practical in person so that you can use your expertise to demonstrate competency. It is excellent to see a state university embracing asynchronous learning, allowing those with established careers and subject matter expertise to pursue a degree. The YourPace crew is exceptional and goes above and beyond. The YourPace student conflict enables students to simulate college-level social engagement.... Read 127 reviews

• grade C+

• Acceptance rate 100%

• Net price $9,190

• SAT range —

• Augusta, ME•

• 4 Year (Online)

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  Rating 4 out of 5  1 review

Sophomore: So far love almost everything about UMA online. I just wish that when I went on vacation that it felt more like spring break, professors would often still count that as one of the weeks if covering a unit that was meant to take two weeks in total. I also wish that all professors started and ended units on the same general timeline, like Monday - Sunday or Tuesday - Monday its weird having each class's week start at a different point.... Read 1 review

• grade unavailable

• Acceptance rate —

• Net price —

• SAT range —