University of Maine
Orono, ME · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb
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About University of Maine
The University of Maine (UMaine) is a public land-grant research university in Orono, Maine, United States. It was established in 1865 as the land-grant college of Maine and is the flagship university of the University of Maine System. The University of Maine offers over 90 undergraduate major programs organized in five colleges: the College of Education and Human Development; the College of Engineering; the Honors College; the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; and the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences. UMaine also is home to the Honors College, one of the nation's oldest honors programs. With an enrollment of approximately 11,500 students, UMaine is the state's largest college or university. The University of Maine's athletic teams, nicknamed the Black Bears, are the state's only National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I athletic program. Maine's men's ice hockey team has won two national championships (in 1993 and 1999), as well as appearing in 11 Frozen Fours. It is classified among "Research 1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production".
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97%
Acceptance
$17,510
Net price
8,496
Enrollment
55%
Grad rate
Report Card
Academics
Graduation & retention rates
Value
Earnings vs. cost of attendance
Career Outcomes
Graduate earnings after 10 years
Affordability
Average net price after aid
Selectivity
How hard it is to get in
Diversity
Racial & ethnic balance of students
Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).
Admissions
97%
Acceptance rate
—
SAT average
26
ACT midpoint
Cost & Financial Aid
$17,510
Average net price
$13,326
In-state tuition
$36,756
Out-of-state tuition
$13,410
Room & board
$1,000
Books & supplies
$27,328
Total cost of attendance
23%
Students receiving Pell grants
42%
Students with federal loans
$25,000
Median student debt
Average net price by family income
Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.
Popular Majors
After Graduation
$48,653
Median earnings (10 yrs)
$43,124
Median earnings (6 yrs)
55%
Graduation rate
83%
Retention rate
79%
Earn more than a HS grad
$12,786
Instructional spend / student
Student Body
8,496
Total enrollment
12%
Part-time
20
Avg. age at entry
23%
First-generation
Gender balance
Race & ethnicity
University of Maine FAQ
Is University of Maine a public or private school?
University of Maine is a public institution located in Orono, ME.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Maine?
University of Maine has an acceptance rate of 97%, based on the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
How much does University of Maine cost?
The average annual net price at University of Maine is $17,510 — the typical cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students. Published tuition is $13,326 in-state and $36,756 out-of-state.
What is the graduation rate at University of Maine?
About 55% of students at University of Maine complete their degree, according to federal completion data.
How much do University of Maine graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, University of Maine students earn a median of $48,653 per year.
What SAT or ACT scores do you need for University of Maine?
Admitted students at University of Maine have an ACT midpoint of 26. Requirements vary, so check the school's admissions office for the latest.
How many students attend University of Maine?
University of Maine enrolls about 8,496 students.
Campus
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