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 (very high research activity) by Carnegie Classification and its highest level of offering is Doctor's degree - research / scholarship.
The U of Maine's 2023 tuition & fees is $12,136 for Maine residents and $33,736 for out-of-state students. 87% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,715.
The school has a total enrollment of 12,657 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
U of Maine ranked 267th in National Universities and 9th 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.
2023 Tuition & Fees and 2024 Estimation
For undergraduate school, the 2023 tuition and fees of University of Maine are $12,136 for in-state students and $33,736 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2023 tuition and fees are $10,104 for in-state students and $29,580 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2024 tuition & fees for prospective students is $12,288 for Maine residents and $33,887 for out-of-state students based on the tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2024 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,195 for Maine residents and $29,670 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $12,136 | $33,736 |
| Graduate | $10,104 | $29,580 |
Data source: NCES(National Center for Education Statistics
Updated with 2022-2023 tuition (Last update: Feb. 27, 2023)
| In-State | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $12,288 | $33,887 |
| Graduate | $10,195 | $29,670 |
The estimation for 2023-2024 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Key Stats for Prospective Students
The Acceptance rate at University of Maine is 96.46% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 16.05%. The average SAT scores submitted by enrolled students is 1,170.
The average graduation rate is 57%. Total 12,657 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 » | 96.46% Acceptance Rate / 16.05% Yield |
|---|---|
| Test Scores » | 1,170 SAT / 26 ACT |
| Graduation Rate » | 57% |
| Retention Rate | 76%(full-time), 49% (part-time) |
| Student to Faculty Ratio | 6.25% (16 to 1) |
| Student Population » | 12,657 (10,115 undergraduate) |
| Average Financial Aid » | $9,715 |
| 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 remedial services, academic/career counseling services, employment services for students, Placement services for completers.
| Remedial services | Yes |
|---|---|
| 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 3,838. It also offers separate board/meal plans and the annual cost is $5,760.
| Religious Affiliation | Not applicable |
|---|---|
| Has Hospital | No |
| Offer Medical Degree | No |
| Board/Meal Plan | Yes |
| Dormitory Capacity | 3,838 |
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 | $8,910 | $16,650 |
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 (very high research activity) |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research / scholarship |
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