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Overview

Maine Central Institute is an independent college preparatory day and boarding school founded in 1866. bDuring the schools pioneer years, MCI served as a feeder school to highly rated Bates College in nearby Lewiston, Maine.

Although adhering to upstanding and traditional educational values, MCI is progressive and broadminded, pledging to provide a comprehensive college-preparatory education to a multicultural student body diverse in talents, abilities, and interests.

In a safe and caring atmosphere, students will acquire knowledge, self-esteem, social responsibility, and the critical thinking and communication skills necessary for global citizenship and lifelong learning. A high level of rigor and expectation of excellence in all components of the school's operation is critical, whether that be the academic program, the residential program, the co-curricular activities or the overall support system at the school. The people at MCI work diligently to focus on each student as an individual to ensure that every person grows academically, socially and physically and becomes a positive global citizen.
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Maine Central Institute With Reviews, Requirements 2024 | FindingSchool
B+ Boarding
B Matriculation
B+ Academics
A- Extracurricular activities
C Community
B Reviews
Boarding Grades: 9-12
Co-ed
Rural
ESL: Yes
Boarding Tuition: $47,925
Day S. Tuition: $11,000
# of Students: 290
Boarding Rate: 20%
Teacher:Student: 1:9%
International Student: 18%
AP Courses: 12
Faculty w/ adv. degree: 65%
SAT: 1240/1600
IB: No

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Matriculation

Ranking University/College Students
LAC #1 Williams College 1
#13 Dartmouth College 1
#38 University of California: Davis 1
#42 Case Western Reserve University 1
#47 University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign 1
#49 Ohio State University: Columbus Campus 1
#49 Purdue University 1
#55 Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute 1
#57 Penn State University Park 1
#59 University of Washington 1
#63 Worcester Polytechnic Institute 1
#68 Indiana University Bloomington 1
#68 University of Massachusetts Amherst 1
#75 Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University 1
#103 University of California: Santa Cruz 1
#103 University of Illinois at Chicago 1
#103 University of San Francisco 1
Arizona State University 1
#117 Rochester Institute of Technology 1
LAC #25 Bates College 1
#127 Clarkson University 1
#136 University of New Hampshire 1
#137 George Mason University 1
#137 University of Alabama 1
SUNY University at Albany 1
#182 University of Rhode Island 1
#219 University of Maine 1
#234 University of Massachusetts Boston 1
#250 Regis University 1
#285 University of New England 1
Bentley University 1
Champlain College 1
Colby-Sawyer College 1
Dominican University 1
Husson University 1
Ithaca College 1
MCPHS University 1
Merrimack College 1
Rhode Island College 1
Roger Williams University 1
Saint Michael's College 1
Southern Maine Community College 1
SUNY College at Brockport 1
Thomas College 1
University of Maine at Augusta 1
University of Southern Maine 1
Wheaton College 1
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Ranking University/College Students
Cornell University
University of California: Santa Barbara
University of California: Irvine
University of California: San Diego
University of California: Davis
Brandeis University
University of Wisconsin-Madison
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute
Ohio State University: Columbus Campus
Purdue University
Rutgers University
University of Massachusetts Amherst
Michigan State University
University of California: Santa Cruz
Miami University: Oxford
University of Oregon
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AP Courses

(Total 12)
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Physics C: Mechanics
United States Government and Politics
Art History
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Biology
Calculus AB
Calculus BC
Chemistry
English Literature and Composition
Environmental Science
Physics C: Mechanics
United States Government and Politics
Art History
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics
United States History
Computer Science Principles
English Language and Composition
Music Theory
Physics 1
Psychology
Statistics
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Sports

(Total 13)
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Baseball
Basketball
Cross Country
Field Hockey
American Football
Golf
Lacrosse
Soccer
Softball
Swimming
Tennis
Track and Field
Wrestling
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Extracurricular Activities and Clubs

(Total 31)
Annual Club and Activity Fair
Aomori Program
Art and Design Club
Athletes for Christ
ATV/Snowmobile Club
Cheerleading Club
Chinese Club
Cooking Club
Creative Writing Club
Cultural Diversity Club Dance Club
Annual Club and Activity Fair
Aomori Program
Art and Design Club
Athletes for Christ
ATV/Snowmobile Club
Cheerleading Club
Chinese Club
Cooking Club
Creative Writing Club
Cultural Diversity Club Dance Club
Drama Club
Fencing Club
French Club
Gardening Club
Gay-Straight Alliance
Key Club
Korean Club
Masardis Coffeehouse
Math Team
Model United Nations
National Honor Society
Outdoor Adventure Club
Robotics Team
Ski Club
Spanish Club
Student Ambassadors Club
Student Council
Tabletop Gaming Club
Volleyball Club
Yearbook Club
Youth and Government
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Arts

(Total 19)
Ballet
Band
Choir
Drama
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Piano
Ballet
Band
Choir
Drama
Guitar
Jazz
Music
Music Production
Music Theory
Piano
Play Production
Theater
Vocal
Ceramics
Drawing
Painting
Video Production
Costume Design
Design
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Contact Info

Official website
295 Main Street Pittsfield, ME 04967
207-487-2282
admissions@mci-school.org
Maine

Basic Info

Year Founded: 1866
Campus Size: 23 acres
Boarding Rate: 20%
Religious Affiliation: No Religious Affiliation

Application Info

Deadline: Rolling
Interview: Skype, On Campus, Admission Travel to China, Zoom
Other Accepted Scores: Duolingo, TOEFL, IELTS, ELTiS, SAT, PSAT
School Code:
TOEFL: 8849
SSAT: 4785

Brief Reviews

(Total 14)
5.0/ 5
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Detailed Reviews

(Total 0)
0.0 / 5 Overall
0.0 / 5 Academics
0.0 / 5 Campus
0.0 / 5 Student Life
0.0 / 5 Athletic&Art
0.0 / 5 Transportation
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Q&A

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Frequently Ask Questions about Maine Central Institute

Tell me a bit about Maine Central Institute.
Maine Central Institute is Co-ed private boarding school located in Maine, US. It was founded 1866 , and currently has about 290 students, 18.00% of whom are international students.

For more official information, please visit http://mci-school.org/.
Does Maine Central Institute have rigorous academic requirements?
Maine Central Institute is offering 12 AP courses.

Maine Central Institute also have 65% of faculties whose degrees are master and above.
Where do Maine Central Institute students typically go for their colleges?
In 2023, some students attended Williams College, Dartmouth College, University of California: Davis, Case Western Reserve University and University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
What is the application requirement for Maine Central Institute?
Similar to most private schools in the US, Maine Central Institute’s typical admission requirements include school transcript, recommendation letter, application essay, and interview (often optional, but highly recommended).
What is the latest tuition for Maine Central Institute’s Co-ed student?
The total fee for Maine Central Institute in 2024 is $47,925 which typically includes tuition, boarding fee, student management fee and a few other fees associated with managing international students.

For more information, please contact school’s admission team at admissions@mci-school.org .
Where is Maine Central Institute located?
Maine Central Institute is located in the State of Maine of USA.
How popular is Maine Central Institute on FindingSchool network?
Based on FindingSchool monthly traffic data as well as onsite search record, Maine Central Institute is among the most popular schools, within top 348 for all schools on FindingSchool.

Also Maine Central Institute has been favorited by 47 users.
How to start with an application with Maine Central Institute?
The first stop is to carefully review the school profile on FindingSchool to learn more about Maine Central Institute. Most of them are directly provided by the school.

Also it is highly recommended to visit Maine Central Institute’s official site: http://mci-school.org/ or call them at 207-487-2282.
Please share a few nearby schools that are close to Maine Central Institute?
Yes, here are few: Foxcroft Academy, John Bapst School and Kents Hill School.

What is the FindingSchool rating for Maine Central Institute?
The overall rating for Maine Central Institute is B+.

The section ratings of Maine Central Institute are:
B for Matriculation
B+ for Academics
A- for Extracurriculum
C for Community
B for Students and Parents reviews

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