Best online colleges in Maine
Colleges where at least half of students study entirely online, ranked by Compass Score.
Best online colleges in Maine5 schools
5 schools qualify, ranked by the Compass Score.
How this list is made
- Schools in Maine.
- Accredited four-year undergraduate colleges.
- At least half of students enrolled only in distance education (federal data).
- Each school needs a complete Compass Score, so every row shows a rating.
- Ordered by Compass Score, highest first. Schools with the same score share a rank.
Updated Oct. 20, 2026. Methodology. Spot an error? Send a correction.
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Saint Joseph's College of Maine
Standish, ME · Private nonprofit#9 in Maine
- Mostly online students
- 66% graduate
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University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque Isle, ME · PublicTop 8% for low net price
- Mostly online students
- 52% graduate
- 3
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME · PublicTop 18% for low net price
- Mostly online students
- 27% graduate
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Unity Environmental University
New Gloucester, ME · Private nonprofit#19 in Maine
- Mostly online students
- 29% graduate
Compare cost and outcomes
| School | Net price a year | Median debt | Earnings 10 years out | Graduation rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saint Joseph's College of Maine | About $28,000 | $27,000 | $59,045 | 66% |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | About $7,000 | $16,000 | $40,956 | 52% |
| University of Maine at Augusta | About $11,000 | $22,734 | $40,342 | 27% |
| Beal University | About $40,000 | $19,500 | $35,639 | 36% |
| Unity Environmental University | About $19,000 | $25,000 | $37,852 | 29% |
Net price is the average yearly cost after grants. Federal data (College Scorecard). “—” means the school reports no figure.