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Maine Accredited Nursing Schools 2026

Explore and compare 15 top-ranked, accredited schools in Maine. Our directory combines verified NCLEX-RN pass rates, IPEDS tuition data, and CCNE/ACEN accreditation status with authentic insights from our allnurses community members. Rankings are based on our Ranking Methodology, a 100-point composite score across 6 weighted categories.

Last updated: May 16, 2026

Sources: U.S. Dept of Education / IPEDS / College Scorecard / Editorial Team

NOTE: Program offerings and tuition are subject to change. Verify details directly with the institution.

Top Maine Nursing Schools Private, Non-Profit Lewiston, ME

Maine College of Health Professions is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Lewiston, Maine with about 239 students. The school reports a 67% graduation rate.

3 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, RN-BSN

Public Fairfield, ME

With annual in-state tuition at $4,156, Kennebec Valley Community College in Fairfield, Maine is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 46% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Public Orono, ME

University of Maine is a public institution in Orono, Maine. It offers 6 nursing programs across various degree levels.

6 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

U

Private, Non-Profit Biddeford, ME

University of New England is a private nonprofit school in Biddeford, Maine offering nursing education. The school reports a 60% graduation rate.

5 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NL

C

Public Auburn, ME

With annual in-state tuition at $4,140, Central Maine Community College in Auburn, Maine is among the more affordable public options in the region. Total enrollment is about 4,754 students.

ADN Program Available

Public South Portland, ME

With annual in-state tuition at $4,156, Southern Maine Community College in South Portland, Maine is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $41,661 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

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Public Presque Isle, ME

With annual in-state tuition at $4,156, Northern Maine Community College in Presque Isle, Maine is among the more affordable public options in the region. The school reports a 30% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Standish, ME

Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a smaller private nonprofit institution in Standish, Maine with about 1,454 students. The school reports a 69% graduation rate.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-CNS, MSN-FNP, Post-MSN-Cert

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Public Bangor, ME

With annual in-state tuition at $4,156, Eastern Maine Community College in Bangor, Maine is among the more affordable public options in the region. Graduates earn a median of $41,704 within ten years.

ADN Program Available

U

Public Fort Kent, ME

University of Maine at Fort Kent is a smaller public institution in Fort Kent, Maine with about 1,562 students. The acceptance rate is 98%.

BSN Program Available

Private, Non-Profit Bangor, ME

Husson University is a private nonprofit institution in Bangor, Maine. It offers 7 nursing programs across various degree levels.

7 Nursing Programs Available

ABSN, BSN, MSN, MSN-AGNP, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Augusta, ME

A public institution, University of Maine at Augusta serves students in Augusta, Maine. The school reports a 23% graduation rate.

2 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN

B

Private, For-Profit Bangor, ME

Beal University is a smaller private for-profit institution in Bangor, Maine with about 504 students. Graduates earn a median of $35,639 within ten years.

4 Nursing Programs Available

ADN, BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP

Public Portland, ME

Based in Portland, Maine, University of Southern Maine is a public institution. It offers 8 nursing programs across various degree levels.

8 Nursing Programs Available

BSN, MSN, MSN-FNP, MSN-NE, MSN-NL, PhD, Post-BSN-Cert, Post-MSN-Cert

Public Presque Isle, ME

Based in Presque Isle, Maine, University of Maine at Presque Isle is a public institution. The school reports a 33% graduation rate.

ADN Program Available

# School Name Location In-State Completion Rate Programs Compare
1 Maine College of Health Professions Lewiston, ME $20,952 66.7% 3
2 Kennebec Valley Community College Fairfield, ME $4,156 45.7% 1
3 University of Maine Orono, ME $13,326 55.9% 6
4 University of New England Biddeford, ME $44,210 60.1% 5
5 Central Maine Community College Auburn, ME $4,140 24.6% 1
6 Southern Maine Community College South Portland, ME $4,156 19.4% 1
7 Northern Maine Community College Presque Isle, ME $4,156 30% 1
8 Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME $44,420 69.1% 7
9 Eastern Maine Community College Bangor, ME $4,156 25.2% 1
10 University of Maine at Fort Kent Fort Kent, ME $9,420 38% 1
11 Husson University Bangor, ME $23,304 58.3% 7
12 University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME $8,888 23.3% 2
13 Beal University Bangor, ME 36% 4
14 University of Southern Maine Portland, ME $11,284 44.2% 8
15 University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME $9,402 33.4% 1
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