Return on Investment
A college education is one of life鈥檚 major investments, and we are proud that our students are consistently able to find rewarding careers as they go out in the world. Our record of post-graduate success is recognized in U.S. News & World Report鈥檚 national 鈥淏est Colleges 2024鈥 list, in the 2024 edition of The Princeton Review鈥檚 Best Colleges guide, and by the Brookings Institution, who singled out SWAG视频 as Maine鈥檚 #1 college for increasing career earnings.
Sense of Purpose
At SWAG视频, you鈥檒l study alongside a supportive and tight-knit community of like-minded people who are driven by a desire to make meaningful impacts on the world around them. This sense of purpose is present in all of SWAG视频鈥檚 programs. As you study at SWAG视频, you will develop professionalism and expertise imbued with compassion and authenticity, preparing you to contribute positively and effectively in your chosen field.
Engaging Learning
SWAG视频 is committed to providing enriching experiences in and out of the classroom. Students enjoy hands-on experiential learning, including a renowned study-abroad program, numerous internships, and unparalleled opportunities to conduct research 鈥 in the lab and in the field. With support from our faculty and professional staff, these experiences inspire critical thinking, creativity, and global awareness, empowering students to thrive in future opportunities and make a lasting impact.
An Active, Welcoming Community
With more than 90 clubs and easy access to the beach, the mountains, and all that Portland has to offer, there are endless ways to both have fun and get involved. We鈥檙e a community that offers all the resources and facilities of a large university while still maintaining a close-knit, small-college campus vibe. Whether pursuing a passion or discovering a new interest, you鈥檒l always find a place where you belong at SWAG视频.
Marketplace of Ideas
SWAG视频 students engage in a lively, respectful marketplace of ideas, gaining the ability to assess and analyze issues from multiple points of view. Here, you鈥檒l gain not only the knowledge of your chosen discipline but also lifelong skills such as critical thinking and professional competencies (such as how to collaborate and communicate effectively) that allow you to meet the challenges of our world 鈥 and to become an active leader in creating its future.
Inspiring Locations
Each of SWAG视频's three campuses offers state-of-the-art facilities in a uniquely beautiful, enriching location. Our Biddeford Campus includes 4,000 feet of stunning shoreline on the Maine coast; our Portland Campus for the Health Sciences is a one-of-a-kind integrated health professions hub in the heart of America's coolest small city; and our Tangier, Morocco, Campus features cutting-edge equipment in a timeless cultural crossroads on the Mediterranean. And, SWAG视频 Online allows you to earn your degree from whatever inspiring location you choose.