University of Maine

#6 in Maine

4-years Public College In Orono, ME

University of Maine (referred to as Maine) is a Public, 4 or more years school located in Orono, ME. It is classified as Research University (very high research activity) school by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. The 2023 tuition & fees at University of Maine is $12,606 for Maine residents and $35,346 for out-of-state students. The school has a total enrollment of 12,231 and student to faculty ratio is 7.14% (14 to 1).The highest degree offered at University of Maine is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. It offers 1 Year Certificate, Associate, Master's, Post-Master Certificate, and Doctorate (Research) degrees and programs.
2023 Key Facts
Tuition & Fees$12,606 (Maine Residents) $35,346 (out-of-state)
Acceptance Rate93.96%
Student Population12,231
Test Scores1,190 (SAT) 28 (ACT)
Graduation Rate55%
Student to Faculty Ratio14 to 1
University of Maine is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education (12/1/1929 - Current).
2021-2022 Tuition & Fees
The undergraduate tuition & fees at University of Maine is $12,606 for Maine residents and $35,346 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. The graduate tuition & fees at University of Maine is $10,446 for Maine residents and $30,948 for out-of-state students for academic year 2021-2022. University of Maine offers the alternative tuition plans. 83 students have received grants and/or scholarships and the average amount of received financial aid is $11,693 (exclude student loans).
Admission, Enrollment, and Graduation
The acceptance rate at University of Maine is 93.96% and the admission yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 13.75%. The average SAT score is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 28. University of Maine accepts dual credit, credit for life experiences, advanced placement(AP) credits. Total 12,231 students are attending at University of Maine (9,774 undergraduate students). There are 516 full-time faculty (instructional/teaching staffs) and 237 part-time faculty working for University of Maine. The students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%). The number of non-teaching staffs is 2,111 (full-time) and 369 (part-time). The graduation rate at University of Maine is 55% and transfer-out rate is 29%. The retention rate is 75% at the school.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-Campus Services
University of Maine offers the distance education programs that all courses for completing a degree program can be done through online exclusively for undergraduate and graduate programs. In addition, the distance learning courses are offered for students who are not enrolled online exclusively. University of Maine offers ROTC, study abroad, teacher certification program. On University of Maine campus, academic/career services, employment services for students, placement services for completers are provided for their students.
Special Learning Opportunities & On-campus Services at University of Maine
Distance Learning (Online Classes)
  • Graduate Level Courses & Programs
Special learning Opportunities
  • ROTC (Army, Navy)
  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
On-Campus Student Services
  • Academic/career services
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services for completers