UMaine Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 96.64%. Not very selective
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $13,326
- Out-of-State Tuition: $36,756
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UMaine:
- Total Enrollment: 12,029, including 2,466 online students
- 9,601 Undergraduate, 2,428 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 48.5% men, 51.5% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 55%. Moderate graduation rate, typical for many institutions.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 83%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 282 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 66 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 121 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Law School, Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
UMaine Overview
University of Maine (UMaine) is a four-year, public school located in Orono, ME. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.
The UMaine's tuition & fees is $13,326 for Maine residents and $36,756 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 78% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,894.
The school has a total enrollment of 12,029 and the students to faculty ratio is 15 to 1 (6.67%).
UMaine's acceptance rate is 96.64% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.42%.
UMaine ranked 267th in National Universities and 9th in Maine Colleges rankings. University of Maine is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
UMaine has 1 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Maine is $13,326 for in-state students and $36,756 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,662 for in-state students and $31,164 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $14,087 for Maine residents and $38,222 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,882 for Maine residents and $31,382 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,326 | $36,756 |
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| Graduate | $10,662 | $31,164 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $14,087 | $38,222 |
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| Graduate | $10,882 | $31,382 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus 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.
Special Learning Opportunities at UMaine
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, NAVY |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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University of Maine Directory Information
UMaine 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
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