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University of Maine is a medium, public institution located in Orono, me. Founded in 1865, University of Maine offers undergraduate degrees in 225 majors.

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4 Year, Public

Division 1

9,267 undergraduates

$12,606 undergraduate tuition

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Admissions

Will I get into University of Maine? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

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Acceptance rate 95.7%

SAT score average 1202

ACT score average 27

Average high school GPA 3.49

Application fee $0.00

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Key deadlines

December

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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Maine is known for one of its top majors: Business Administration, Management and Operations. Their student-faculty ratio is 15:1.

Graduation rate

Retention Rate

15 :1

Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Business and Management

Education and Teaching

Social Sciences and Psychology

Health and Medical Professions

Engineering and Technology

Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Arts, Design, and Humanities

Popular majors

Business Administration, Management and Operations

Finance and Financial Management Services

Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Marketing

Psychology, General

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing

Mechanical Engineering

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Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,606

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,696

Books & supplies $1,000

Other expenses $2,270

Cost of attendance* $28,572

Average financial aid package $18,273

Estimated cost $10,299 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $35,346

Additional expenses

Room & board $12,696

Books & supplies $1,000

Other expenses $2,270

Cost of attendance* $51,312

Average financial aid package $18,273

Estimated cost $33,039 See my potential costs

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Scholarships from University of Maine

Scholarships are a great way to cover your education costs—it’s free money you don’t need to pay back. Check out these opportunities and apply!

Transfer Merit Scholarships for Out-of-State Students No essay Varies Apply Now

Opening Doors Scholarship No essay $1,000 Apply Now

Adult Degree Completion Scholarship No essay $4,000 Apply Now

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Maine has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,267, with gender binary students split 52% male and 48% female.

Total enrollment

11,760

Enrollment by gender

Male

Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %

78%

African American %

Hispanic American %

Asian %

Native American %

Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %

Multiracial %

Unknown %

10%

Student type

Full-time

Living on campus

International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Maine, students love their Hammock Club, student athletes compete in Division 1 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

168 College Avenue, Orono, ME 04469

2075811865

www.umaine.edu/

Popular clubs & activities

Hammock club

Ski and snowboard club

Health professions club

Student portfolio investment fund

Geological society

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1

Varsity sportsYes

Intramural sportsYes

Greek life

Female

Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Maine to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Maine?

University of Maine is located in Orono, me.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Maine?

The acceptance rate for University of Maine is 96%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Maine?

The average high school GPA for University of Maine students was 3.49.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Maine?

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Maine including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $114,288.

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