College Search

College Planing & Search

  • Online document to plan for every step of the college process. Produced by FAME.

  • Includes over 1,000 colleges' virtual tours and interactive maps.

  • Hundreds of virtual college tours.

  • General college search. Aim for schools that meet at least 80% of need (filter by this by clicking on the Paying button).

  • General college search. If you have an account, you can also read student reviews.

  • General college search. If you have an account, you can also read student reviews.

  • Online search of academic programs offered in the University of Maine System Universities.

Researching Colleges Overview

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Navigate College Board

Navigate College Board's College Search

Specific Lists

  • Scroll through to the bottom to see various lists of colleges who offer varying amounts of grants and loans to meet 100% of need.

  • Programs, majors and contact information for colleges and universities in Maine. Produced by FAME.

  • State colleges and universities in New England offer less expensive programs through Tuition Break. The colleges decide which programs are eligible for Maine residents.

Opinion Lists

These lists are based on the publisher's opinions. They are included here to help you explore schools, but please be mindful as you do so. There are many great schools not on these lists!

  • A group of colleges that have joined together to promote their student-centered focus.

  • College lists ranging from "Most Innovative Schools," to "Campus Ethnic Diversity," to "Most Students Studying Abroad."

  • The Princeton Review provides colleges lists related to many different factors ranging from "Best-Run Colleges" to "Best Campus Food." It's important to note that these lists are based on surveys from students who attend these schools.