University of Maine
University of Maine (U of Maine) is a four-years, public school located in Orono, ME. It is classified as Research University (high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship.
The U of Maine's 2022 tuition & fees is $11,986 for Maine residents and $33,586 for out-of-state students. 88% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,704.
The school has a total enrollment of 11,741 and the student to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
The average earning after 10 years of graduation from the school is $48,300 and it varies by field of study.
U of Maine ranked 293rd in National Universities and 6th in Maine Colleges rankings. University of Maine is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
U of Maine has 1 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
Directory Information
| Address | 168 College Avenue, Orono, ME 4469 |
|---|---|
| Phone | 207-581-1865 |
| WEB | School's Website |
| Admission | Admission Information |
| Online Application | Apply Online |
| Financial Aid | Deadlines and Applications |
| Net Price Calculator | Net Price Calculator |
| Veterans Tuition | Veterans Benefit Information |
| Athletic | Athletic Team Information |
| Disability Service | Disability Services |
| School Type | four-years, public |
| Carnegie Category | Research University (high research activity) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System)
2022 Tuition & Fees and 2023 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2022 tuition and fees of University of Maine are $11,986 for in-state students and $33,586 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2022 tuition and fees are $10,014 for in-state students and $29,490 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2023 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,286 for Maine residents and $34,426 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes over the past five years.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $11,986 | $33,586 |
| Graduate | $10,014 | $29,490 |
Data source: 2021-2022 tuition - NCES(National Center for Education Statistics (Last update: July 22, 2022)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $12,286 | $34,426 |
The 2022-2023 tuition is announced/published officially by the U of Maine directly. The 2023 graduate tuition & fees is not yet announced or vary by program. The estimation is based on the rate of last year. See the U of Maine bursar/financial aid page for more information.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at University of Maine is 96% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,170.
The average graduation rate is 56%. Total 11,741 students are attending the school and the school offers campus housing facilities (i.e. dormitory and residence halls possessed by the school).
The average earning in 10 years after graduation from the school is $48,300. The average salary varies depending on the field of study where the Chemical Engineering program shows the highest salary with $68,400 after graduating. Key academic stats for the school are listed in the next table.
| Admission Stats » | 96% Acceptance Rate / 16% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,170 SAT / 26 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 56% |
| Transfer-out Rate | 27% |
| Retention Rate | 78%(full-time), 32% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6.25% (16 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 11,741 (9,465 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $9,704 |
| Average Earning After 10 years of graduation | $48,300 |
| Average Salary by Field of Study | $23,300 - $68,400 |
Special Learning Opportunities and On-Campus Student Services
University of Maine offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers. The next table summarizes the special learning opportunities.
| Online Class | Undergraduate, Graduate |
|---|---|
| ROTC | Army, NAVY |
| Weekend/Evening College | No |
| Teacher Certification | Yes |
| Study Abroad | Yes |
U of Maine provides several student services including academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | No |
|---|---|
| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
| Employment services for students | Yes |
| Placement services for completers | Yes |
| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
| Library facilities at institution | Various Library Facilities Provided |
Campus Life
The following table illustrates the special characteristics of U of Maine. It has dormitories (or campus-owned housing) and its capacity is 3,650. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $5,322.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 3,650 |
U of Maine Campuses and Colleges
University of Maine has 1 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name
| Name | Location | Tuition & Fees | |
|---|---|---|---|
| In-State | Out-of-State | ||
| University of Maine at Machias | Machias, ME | $8,252 | $15,602 |
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