Saint Joseph's College of Maine is a small Catholic college on the shore of Sebago Lake, about 30 minutes from Portland. It's known for nursing, health sciences, business, education and environmental science, with a close-knit residential campus. The lake is a big part of campus life, from kayaking to winter walks.
Standish, Maine, United States
Official website: sjcme.edu
1912 by the Sisters of Mercy
On the shore of Sebago Lake
Around 1,000 residential students
$26,000 – $42,000
International students, before scholarships
$14,000 – $17,000
Rent, food and local transport
Approximate figures for 2026-27, please verify. Fees change every year and vary by course, so check the latest amount on sjcme.edu before you apply.
BS Nursing
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
BS Business Administration
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
BS Environmental Science
Bachelors DegreeDuration
48 Months
Intake
Aug
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.0, TOEFL: 71
MBA
Masters DegreeDuration
18 Months
Intake
Aug, Jan
Exam Score
IELTS: 6.5, TOEFL: 79
A lakeside campus with its own beach.
Nursing with Maine hospital placements.
Small classes.
Nursing graduates join hospitals across Maine and New England.
Business graduates work in Portland and Boston.
Environmental science alumni work in conservation.
Undergrad
Rolling
Postgrad
Rolling
Undergrad
Limited programmes
Postgrad
Rolling
The campus sits on Sebago Lake with residence halls and a waterfront.
Standish is rural and quiet; Portland, Maine's lively coastal city, is 30 minutes away.
Form I-20 issued by the institution
Proof of funds for one academic year
SEVIS I-901 fee payment receipt
Completed DS-160 online application
US embassy or consulate interview
Passport valid six months beyond stay
Saint Joseph's reviews applications on a rolling basis. Apply by spring for fall.
Most programmes start in the fall; business and the MBA also in spring.
You'll need an F-1 visa. Once you accept your offer and send proof of funding, Saint Joseph's College of Maine issues the Form I-20. After that it's the SEVIS fee, the DS-160 form and an interview at a US embassy or consulate.
Nursing, business, environmental science and the MBA are popular. Entry is based on grades with IELTS 6.0-6.5.
Yes. The college gives merit scholarships to most students.
