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University of Maine

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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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 1
undergraduates 8,720 undergraduates
cost $12,136 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 considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 94.0%
SAT score average 1202
ACT score average 27
Average high school GPA 3.5
Application fee N/A
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Key deadlines

June
30
58 days away FAFSA® deadline

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December
01
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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 14:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
14 :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

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $12,136
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,050
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,270
Cost of attendance* $27,456
Average financial aid package $16,875
Estimated cost $10,581 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $33,736
Additional expenses
Room & board $12,050
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,270
Cost of attendance* $49,056
Average financial aid package $16,875
Estimated cost $32,181 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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

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Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Maine has a total undergraduate enrollment of 8,720, with gender binary students split 52% male and 48% female.

Total enrollment

11,262

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
60%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
3%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
3%
Unknown %
31%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

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

Campus info

map 168 College Avenue, Orono, ME 04469
phone 207-581-1865
address www.umaine.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Fraternity and sorority life

Hammock club

Dungeons and dragons club

Maine outing club

Maine ski and snowboard club

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Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 1
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

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 94%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Maine?

The average high school GPA for University of Maine students was 3.5.

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 $109,824.

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