University of Maine

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	3,838
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Acceptance rate	96%
Students retention rate	76%
On-time graduation rate	57%

Located in Orono, Maine, UMaine is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 96% indicates that UMaine is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Maine is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

UMaine boasts an impressive student retention rate of 76% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

96.5%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$11,986

Cost of attendance at University of Maine in 2022 for students from Maine.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$10,171
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$33,586

Cost of attendance at University of Maine in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$21,798
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at University of Maine received on average $11,145 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$11,145

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	545	26%	$4,425	$2,411,828
Other Federal Grant	1,873	91%	$2,156	$4,037,452
State Grant/Scholarships	476	23%	$1,591	$757,395
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	2,026	98%	$8,861	$17,951,877
Total Grant & Scholarships	2,041	99%	$11,145	$22,746,724

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Maine students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Maine students is 56.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 58.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 55.4%.

56.8%

asian 68.4% 26 students
African American 33.3% 18 students
white 57.9% 1,033 students
unknown 55.2% 32 students
hispanic 49.4% 42 students
International Students 52.2% 12 students
Mixed Race 51.5% 34 students

Sport Conferences

Football Colonial Athletic Association
Baseball America East
Basketball America East
Track and Cross Country America East

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Maine provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Maine offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Postbaccalaureate Recreational or avocational education

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Navy

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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