Who We Are
About Us
The Maine Independent Colleges Association (“MICA”) represents 11 independent, nonprofit colleges and universities throughout Maine that serve over 32,000 students, over 4,000 of whom are from Maine. These institutions are located in municipalities of all sizes and types across the State, rural and urban, coastal and inland.
While they share the attributes of being independent and nonprofit, these institutions are highly diverse and serve very different aspects of the educational needs of Maine people.
The Rioux Institute 
Saint Joseph’s College 
Bates College 
St. Joseph College 
University of New England 
The Rioux Institute 
Thomas College 
St. Joseph College 
Bates College 
Maine College of Art & Design 
St. Joseph College 
Saint Joseph’s College of Maine 
Unity Environmental University 
Husson University 
Unity Environmental University 
Bates College 
Husson University 
The Rioux Institute 
Husson University 
Thomas College 
University of New England