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No school ranked more economically diverse than University of Maine at Augusta this year in Maine. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 39.9, with a gender-diversity score of 92.5.
by our College Data Analytics TeamIf you’re seeking a diverse and multi-faceted college experience, you’ve come to the right place. This list highlights 32 institutions that stand out for their student bodies in Maine, using our 2026 methodology.
Our ranking weighs the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). To help you decide, College Factual reviewed 32 colleges, drawing primarily on U.S. Department of Education data (IPEDS and College Scorecard). Learn more about our ranking methodology.
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No school ranked more economically diverse than University of Maine at Augusta this year in Maine. It scores 100.0 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 39.9, with a gender-diversity score of 92.5.
Maine College of Health Professions earned the #2 place in Maine. On economic diversity, it scores 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 31.5, alongside a 48.9 gender-diversity score.
Central Maine Community College earned the #3 place in Maine. Central Maine Community College scores 99.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 52.0, and gender diversity 98.4.
A rank of #4 makes Kennebec Valley Community College one of the most economically diverse colleges in Maine. The school's economic diversity score is 99.9 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 29.0, alongside a 94.0 gender-diversity score.
Eastern Maine Community College came in at #5 on this year's Most Economically Diverse Colleges ranking in Maine. It scores 99.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 42.0, alongside a 99.9 gender-diversity score.
Beal University came in at #6 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 99.3 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 42.9, with a gender-diversity score of 79.1.
Empire Beauty School-Maine came in at #7 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 98.6 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 28.4, and gender diversity 10.3.
University of Maine at Farmington landed the #8 spot in Maine this year. It scores 98.6 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 36.3, and gender diversity 84.2.
York County Community College came in at #9 in this year's ranking. York County Community College scores 98.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 32.8, and gender diversity 95.1.
Thomas College ranked #10 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. The school's economic diversity score is 98.2 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 37.9, alongside a 99.3 gender-diversity score.
Husson University landed the #11 spot in Maine this year. On economic diversity, it scores 97.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 36.7, and gender diversity 91.1.
Capilo School of Hair Design ranked #12 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 97.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 31.8, and gender diversity 41.9.
Southern Maine Community College placed #13 among the most economically diverse colleges in Maine. Southern Maine Community College scores 97.7 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.6, with a gender-diversity score of 98.8.
Northeast Technical Institute came in at #14 in this year's ranking. Northeast Technical Institute scores 96.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 31.3, with a gender-diversity score of 83.5.
University of Maine at Presque Isle landed the #15 spot in Maine this year. On economic diversity, it scores 96.5 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 61.1, and gender diversity 98.9.
Spa Tech Institute-Westbrook landed the #16 spot in Maine this year. The school's economic diversity score is 95.8 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 25.3, and gender diversity 39.0.
University of Southern Maine earned the #17 position in Maine. University of Southern Maine scores 95.1 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 43.8, and gender diversity 94.0.
Unity Environmental University came in at #18 in this year's ranking. It scores 94.3 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 52.2, and gender diversity 77.5.
University of Maine at Fort Kent earned the #19 position in Maine. On economic diversity, it scores 90.4 out of 100. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 44.6, with a gender-diversity score of 86.7.
Washington County Community College earned the #20 position in Maine. On economic diversity, it scores 90.4 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 40.5, alongside a 95.6 gender-diversity score.
Northern Maine Community College came in at #21 in this year's ranking. The school's economic diversity score is 88.1 out of 100. On racial-ethnic diversity it scores 29.2, with a gender-diversity score of 99.9.
Maine College of Art & Design earned the #22 position in Maine. Maine College of Art & Design scores 86.9 out of 100 for economic diversity. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 46.2, and gender diversity 79.3.
College of the Atlantic ranked #23 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. It scores 85.5 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 47.3, and gender diversity 86.2.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine ranked #24 on our 2026 list of the most economically diverse colleges. Saint Joseph's College of Maine scores 84.2 out of 100 for economic diversity. Racial-ethnic diversity scores 45.6, alongside a 97.2 gender-diversity score.
University of Maine landed the #25 spot in Maine this year. On economic diversity, it scores 82.7 out of 100. Its racial-ethnic diversity score is 44.0, alongside a 99.7 gender-diversity score.
These colleges also placed near the top this year:
*These averages are for the top 25 ranked colleges only.
This ranking is based on the economic backgrounds of the student body (the mix of income levels). The racial-ethnic minorities percentage is calculated by taking the total number of students, subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity is unknown, and dividing by total enrollment.
These rankings are produced by College Factual, 2026 edition.
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