University of Maine

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Orono, ME

$9,240

Avg in-state tuition

$30,030

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Maine

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Maine is a medium-sized public university located on a suburban campus in Orono, Maine. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 9,465, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The university offers 84 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 56%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $9,240, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $30,030.

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#17 Ranked in Best Doctorate in Reading Teacher Education Programs

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

92% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

78% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

56% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Not required or recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Recommended

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of between 5,000 and 15,000 students.

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12k

Students enrolled

93%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

80%

Unknown

Hispanic

Non-U.S. Citizen

Two or more races

Black

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

50%

Socio-economic diversity

30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,000
On-campus room and board	$11,286
On-campus other expenses	$2,200
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$11,286
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$2,200
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$2,200

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$23,726	$44,516
Off-campus without family	$23,726	$44,516
Off-campus with family	$12,440	$33,230

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences
	Agriculture, General
	Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
	Animal Sciences, General
	Food Science
	Plant Sciences, General
	Horticultural Science
	Agricultural Economics
2	Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies
	Women's Studies
3	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Botany/Plant Biology
	Biochemistry
	Biomedical Sciences, General
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Microbiology, General
	Zoology/Animal Biology
	Entomology
	Molecular Biology
	Wildlife Biology
4	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Marketing/Marketing Management, General
	Finance, General
	Accounting
	Business Administration and Management, General
5	Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
	Journalism
	Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
	Mass Communication/Media Studies
	Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
	Communication and Media Studies, Other
6	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Information Technology
	Computer Science
7	Education
	Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
	Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
	Art Teacher Education
	Reading Teacher Education
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Music Teacher Education
	Education, General
	Curriculum and Instruction
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Educational Leadership and Administration, General
	Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
	Educational/Instructional Media Design
	Special Education and Teaching, General
	Elementary Education and Teaching
8	Engineering Technologies/Technicians
	Surveying Technology/Surveying
	Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
	Electrical, Electronic and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
	Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
9	Engineering
	Surveying Engineering
	Mechanical Engineering
	Engineering Physics
	Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
	Computer Engineering, General
	Civil Engineering, General
	Biomedical/Medical Engineering
	Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
	Chemical Engineering
10	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
	Technical and Business Writing
11	Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences
	Human Development and Family Studies, General
12	Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
	Spanish Language and Literature
	French Language and Literature
13	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
	Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Communication Disorders, General
14	History
	History, General
15	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
16	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics and Statistics
17	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	International/Global Studies
	Marine Sciences
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
18	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
	Forest Sciences and Biology
	Forestry, General
	Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
	Environmental Science
19	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
20	Philosophy And Religious Studies
	Philosophy
21	Physical Sciences
	Physics, General
	Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
	Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
	Geology/Earth Science, General
	Chemistry, General
22	Psychology
	Psychology, General
23	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
24	Social Sciences
	Sociology
	Political Science and Government, General
	International Relations and Affairs
	Economics, Other
	Economics, General
	Anthropology, Other
	Anthropology
	Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
25	Visual And Performing Arts
	Art History, Criticism and Conservation
	Intermedia/Multimedia
	Music, General
	Music Performance, General
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General