School Information

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Total Cost $21,174
Total Enrollment 11,894
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 12 : 1

University of Maine

http://www.umaine.edu/
Orono, Maine 04469
(207) 581-1110

Mission statement The University of Maine advances learning and discovery through excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate academic programs while addressing the complex challenges and opportunities of the 21st century through research-based knowledge. Opportunity for all members of the University of Maine community is a cornerstone of our mission. The university welcomes students, research partners and collaborators into an atmosphere that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation. Founded in 1865, the University of Maine is a land and Sea Grant institution and the flagship campus of the University of Maine System. This vibrant and dynamic ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Navy)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Bachelor's degree
Postbaccalaureate certificate
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Campus Setting Suburb: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Maine, 87.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 61.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $7,031), and 61% receive loans ($6,536 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $8,348.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Maine is $14,307 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Maine Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $9,626
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $24,776
Tuition Graduate in State $6,822
Tuition Graduate Out of State $19,620
Living Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $21,174
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $36,324
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 7,408 people applied to University of Maine. Of the applicants, 77.0% were admitted (77.0% male & 78.0% female ) and 36.0% accepted (37.0% male and 36.0% female)

Of the 9,511 undergraduate students at University of Maine, 16.0% are part-time. A majority (86.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 48.0% of the 2,383 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     77.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     79.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     57.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     32.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     59.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     58.0%
 
Admissions
Admissions Office Phone 1-877-486-2364
Admissions Office Email um-admit@maine.edu
Admissions Office Address 5713 Chadbourne Hall Orono, ME 04469-5713
Admissions Transfer URL http://www.go.umaine.edu/admissions-101/transfer-to-umaine/
Admissions Website http://www.go.umaine.edu/admissions-101/apply-to-umaine/ (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.go.umaine.edu/admissions-101/apply-to-umaine/
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to University of Maine, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of Maine SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 590
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 600
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 480
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 570
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 21
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 26
 
University of Maine Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Agriculture, agriculture operations, and related sciences 73 20 2
Agricultural Economics 17 6
Agriculture, General 1
Animal Sciences, General 19 2 0
Aquaculture 1
Food Science 22 9 2
Landscaping and Groundskeeping 13 0
Plant Sciences, General 0 3 0
Soil Science and Agronomy, General 0 0
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 6 0
Women's Studies 6 0
Biological and biomedical sciences 86 12 11
Biochemistry 10 2
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 50 3 5
Botany/Plant Biology 1 1
Entomology 0
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography 2 2
Microbiology, General 10 1 0
Molecular Biology 8 3
Zoology/Animal Biology 7 3 1
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 219 25
Accounting 41 6
Business Administration and Management, General 74 19
Finance, General 58
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 46
Communication, journalism, and related programs 96 7
Broadcast Journalism 0
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 14 7
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia 23
Journalism 49
Mass Communication/Media Studies 10
Computer and information sciences and support services 9 3 1
Computer Science 9 0 1
Information Technology 3
Education 16 177 171 7
Art Teacher Education 9
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 2 24 1
Curriculum and Instruction 12
Education, General 0 0
Educational Leadership and Administration, General 10 18 2
Educational/Instructional Media Design 3
Elementary Education and Teaching 64 13
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration 0 10 2
Music Teacher Education 12 2
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching 46 19
Reading Teacher Education 2 16 1
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 0 5
Secondary Education and Teaching 0 46 12
Social Studies Teacher Education 0 1
Special Education and Teaching, General 0 30
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other 2 6 1
Engineering 157 23 6
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering 5 2
Chemical Engineering 13 2 3
Civil Engineering, General 62 7 1
Computer Engineering, General 7 0 0
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 18 4 1
Engineering Physics 1 0
Forest Engineering 0 0
Mechanical Engineering 49 6 0
Surveying Engineering 2 2 1
Engineering technologies/technicians 94
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician 32
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician 23
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician 30
Surveying Technology/Surveying 9
English language and literature/letters 42 20 0
English Language and Literature, General 42 20 0
Speech and Rhetorical Studies 0 0
Family and consumer sciences/human sciences 51 2
Human Development and Family Studies, General 51 2
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 24 3 0
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General 1 0
French Language and Literature 2 3
German Language and Literature 9 0
Latin Language and Literature 0
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other 1
Russian Language and Literature 0
Spanish Language and Literature 11 0 0
Health professions and related clinical sciences 0 131 20 1
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist 6
Communication Disorders, General 35 14
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 0 90 6 1
History 41 6 5
History, General 41 6 5
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 15 4
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 15 4
Mathematics and statistics 14 7
Mathematics, General 14 7
Multi/interdisciplinary studies 4 0 3
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4 0 3
Natural resources and conservation 0 75 10 6
Environmental Science 14 4 2
Forest Sciences and Biology 3
Forestry, General 11 2 3
Natural Resources Management and Policy 1 2 0
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management 20 1 0
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management 23 1 1
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology 0 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 8
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management 8
Philosophy and religious studies 6
Philosophy 6
Physical sciences 14 10 6
Chemistry, General 2 2 4
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 0
Geology/Earth Science, General 9 3 0
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical 0 2 2
Physics, General 3 3 0
Psychology 86 5 10
Clinical Psychology 0 0
Psychology, General 86 5 10
Public administration and social service professions 33 43 0
Public Administration 8 12 0
Social Work 25 31 0
Social sciences 103 7
Anthropology 15 1
Economics, General 6 2
Economics, Other 1 4
International Relations and Affairs 16
Political Science and Government, General 36
Sociology 29
Visual and performing arts 34 0 0
Art History, Criticism and Conservation 3
Art/Art Studies, General 0 0
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 12 0
Fine/Studio Arts, General 16
Music Performance, General 2 0
Music, General 1 0
 
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