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Auburn, ME

U.S. News Ratings
Population: 23,293
Crime: Low
Cost of Living: High
Health Care: Limited
Housing Price: Average
Income: Low
Geography
Auburn is in southwest Maine, across the Androscoggin River from its twin city, Lewiston. The two cities are so closely tied that the metropolitan area is often called L-A, for Lewiston-Auburn.
Cultural Attractions
Auburn is noted for its active arts community. The award-winning Public Theatre presents Broadway and regional productions, and the organization L/A Arts puts on concerts and displays the work of local artists
Recreation
Boating and canoeing are attractions in this riverfront community. Hikers and skiers also enjoy the trails at Mount Apatite, a former quarry.
Historical
In the mid-19th century, Auburn became a mill town, manufacturing goods like shoes and textiles.
Economy
The Auburn area is a regional center for shopping and business. Major industries include healthcare, manufacturing, and distribution.
Math score of schools here versus the state average [details] Lower
Reading score of schools here versus the state average[details] Lower
Number of elementary schools 6
Number of middle schools 3
Number of high schools 4
America's Best Colleges in the location itself / within 30 miles / within 50 miles 0 / 0 / 0
High schools ranked by U.S. News
Name City/State Medal Enrollment
No data available.
Colleges ranked by U.S. News
Name City/State Rank Enrollment
Bates College Lewiston, ME #25, Lib. Arts 1,660
Maine College of Art Portland, ME Unranked, Arts 379
St. Joseph's College Standish, ME Tier 3, U.-Master's (N) N/A
Thomas College Waterville, ME Tier 4, Bacc. Coll. (N) 975
University of Maine--Augusta Augusta, ME Tier 4, Bacc. Coll. (N) 5,101
University of Maine--Farmington Farmington, ME #18, Bacc. Coll. (N) 2,265
University of New England Biddeford, ME #81, U.-Master's (N) 3,792
University of Southern Maine Gorham, ME Tier 3, U.-Master's (N) 10,453

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