School Highlights
The Landing School serves 32 students (100% of students are full-time).
The college's student-teacher ratio of 6:1 is lower than the state community college average of 29:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is more than the state average of 23%.
Quick Facts (2026)
- Enrollment: 32 students
- Acceptance Rate: 54%
- Student-teacher ratio: 6:1
- Minority enrollment: 66%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
The Landing School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 75% over five years.
The Landing School
(ME) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Special Focus Two-Year: Technical Professions
Associate's Colleges
Institution Level
At least 2 but less than 4 years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Private not-for-profit
Public
Total Faculty
5 staff
67 staff
Student Body
The student population of The Landing School has declined by 43% over five years.
The student-teacher ratio of 6:1 has increased from 3:1 over five years.
The The Landing School diversity score of 0.55 is more than the state average of 0.00. The school's diversity has grown by 71% over five years.
Total Enrollment
32 students
1,898 students
Student-Teacher Ratio
6:1
29:1
# Full-Time Students
32 students
509 students
# Enrollment Undergraduate
34 students
232 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
32 students
504 students
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
2%
4%
% Black
1%
6%
% White
34%
77%
% Hawaiian
58%
n/a
% Non Resident races
3%
1%
% Unknown races
1%
7%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.00
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
93%
24%
Tuition and Acceptance Rate
% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
64%
94%
Acceptance Rate
54%
54%
Source: 2025 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS) , School Administrators
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the acceptance rate of The Landing School?
The acceptance rate of The Landing School is 54%, which is equal to the state average of 54%.
What is The Landing School's ranking?
The Landing School ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maine for: Diversity in US community colleges and Average community college minority breakdown.
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