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Tuition

$11,594

$28,454

not including room and board

in-state out-of-state More Financial Details

Moderately Selective

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,733
Declined + 1,573
Total Received 8,306
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Public

8,778

undergraduate students

2,123

graduate students

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Lists & Rankings

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undergraduateRatios

52%

48%

male

female

1  :  15

teacher

students

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SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

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700-800
4%
600-699
19%
500-599
44%
400-499
31%
300-399
2%
700-800
4%
600-699
25%
500-599
41%
400-499
27%
300-399
3%
700-800
2%
600-699
16%
500-599
42%
400-499
34%
300-399
6%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
47%
18-23
42%
12-17
6%
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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Social Work
  3. Nursing
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Orono, ME

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School Facts

The University of Maine, founded in 1865, is a public, land-grant institution. Programs are offered through the Colleges of Business, Public Policy, and Health, Education and Human Development, Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences, Natural Resources, Forestry, and Agriculture. Its 3,300-acre main campus is located in Orono, eight miles north of Bangor.

Public/private Public
Campus Enrollment 10,901
Established in 1862
Coeducational Coeducational College, Became Coeducational College
Accredited by ABET (Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology, Inc.)
ADiA (American Dietetic Association)
APA (American Psychological Association)
ASHA (American Speech-Language-Hearing Association)
CSWE (Council on Social Work Education)
NASAD (National Association of Schools of Art and Design)
NASM (National Association of Schools of Music)
NASPAA (National Association of Schools of Public Affairs and Administration)
NCATE (National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education)
NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges)
NLN (National League for Nursing)
SAF (Society of American Foresters)

Codes

SAT 3916
ACT 1664

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Orono, ME

3,300-acre campus in Orono (population: 9,112), 12 miles from Bangor. Airport and bus serve Bangor; larger airport and train serve Portland (125 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

University of Maine
168 College Avenue
Orono, ME 04469

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Campus Life

yes
Housing available
31%
Percent of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
82%
Percent of freshman that live in campus-owned housing
yes
Students are required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alchohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
20%
Top 1/4
49%
Top 1/2
82%
Bottom 1/2
17%
Bottom 1/4
3%
SAT ACT

Test Scores

Percent of freshman in each score range

reading math writing
700-800
4%
600-699
19%
500-599
44%
400-499
31%
300-399
2%
700-800
4%
600-699
25%
500-599
41%
400-499
27%
300-399
3%
700-800
2%
600-699
16%
500-599
42%
400-499
34%
300-399
6%
composite english math
30-36
5%
24-29
47%
18-23
42%
12-17
6%

Admissions Facts

Application fee $40
Common application accepted yes
Application deadline
School has early decision program no
School has early action program yes
Early action program application deadline December 15
Admissions interview
(required or recommended)		 Required/GED accepted
SAT/ACT requirements SAT Subject Tests Recommended
SAT or ACT Required

Admissions Factors

Very Important

Class rank
Secondary school record
Standardized test scores

Important

Essay
Recommendations

Considered

Character/ personal qualities
Extracurricular activities
Geographical residence
Particular talent/ability
State residency
Volunteer Work
Work Experience

Not Considered

Alumni/ae relationship
Interview
Minority affiliation
Religious affiliation/commitment

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Moderately Selective

81%

acceptance rate

Accepted 6,733
Declined + 1,573
Total Received 8,306

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Admissions Contact

Sharon M. Oliver
Director of Admissions
P: 877 486-2364
F: 207 581-1213
um-admit@maine.edu

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $10,594
Room 4,624
Board 4,224
Books & supplies 1,000
Total $20,442
Average Financial Aid - 14,973
Total with Avg. Aid $5,469

Financial Aid

80%

Of students' needs
were fully met

$14,973

Average financial aid

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Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $14,909,532
State $2,971,282
Institutional $15,490,581
Other external $2,600,484
Total $35,971,879

Non-need-based

Federal $9,227
State $20,567
Institutional $2,130,292
Other external $834,434
Total $2,994,520

Required Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA

Financial Aid Office

P: 207 581-1324
F: 207 581-3261
umfinaid@maine.edu

Financial Aid Officer

Peggy L. Crawford
Director of Student Aid
pcrawf@maine.edu

Varsity Sports

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baseball
basketball
cross-country
field hockey
football
ice hockey
soccer
softball
swimming
track and field (indoor)
track and field (outdoor)
volleyball

Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
American East Conference (Division I), Atlantic 10 Conference (Division I, Football I-AA), Hockey East Association (Division I)
Mascot
Black Bears
School colors
Maine blue, navy blue, and white

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Athletic Directors

Steven Abbott (men's)
Athletic Director
email

Eileen Flaherty (women's)
Swa
email

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting
Animal Sciences
Animal/Veterinary Sciences
Anthropology
Aquaculture
Art Education
Art History
Biochemistry
Biochemistry/Molecular Biology
Biological Engineering
Biological Sciences
Biology
Biomedical Sciences
Botany
Botany/Plant Pathology
Business Administration
Chemical Engineering
Chemistry
Child Development/Family Relations
Civil Engineering
Clinical Laboratory Sciences
Clinical Psychology
Communication
Communication Sciences/Disorders
Computer Engineering
Computer Science
Construction Management Technology
Counselor Education
Earth Sciences
Ecology/Environmental Science
Ecology/Environmental Sciences
Economics
Educational Leadership
Electrical Engineering
Electrical Engineering Technology
Elementary Education
Engineering Physics
English
Entomology
Environmental Management/Policy
Financial Economics
Food Science/Human Nutrition
Food/Nutrition Sciences
Forest Ecosystem Science/Conservation
Forest Operations Science
Forest Resources
Forestry
French
German
Global Policy
Higher Education
Higher Educational Leadership
History
Horticulture
Human Development
Individualized Program
Information Systems
Instructional Technology
Interdisciplinary Studies
Intermedia
International Affairs
Journalism
Kinesiology/Physical Education
Landscape Horticulture
Latin
Liberal Studies
Literacy Education
Marine Biology
Marine Bioresources
Marine Policy
Marine Science
Mass Communication
Mathematics
Mechanical Engineering
Mechanical Engineering Technology
Microbiology
Modern Languages
Molecular/Cellular Biology
Music
Music Conducting
Music Education
Music Performance
New Media
Nursing
Oceanography
Parks/Recreation/Tourism
Philosophy
Physics
Plant Sciences
Plant/Soil/Environmental Sciences
Political Science
Psychology
Public Administration
Public Management
Pulp/Paper Technology
Quaternary/Climate Studies
Resource Economics/Policy
Resource/Agribusiness Management
Romance Languages
Science Education
Secondary Education
Social Studies Education
Social Work
Sociology
Spanish
Spatial Information Science/Engineering
Special Education
Studio Art
Survey Engineering Technology
Sustainable Agriculture
Theatre
University Studies
Wildlife Conservation
Wildlife Ecology
Women's Studies
Wood Science/Technology
Zoology

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Most Popular Majors

  1. Psychology
  2. Social Work
  3. Nursing

Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Honors program
  • Independent study
  • Internships
  • Pass/fail grading option
  • Phi Beta Kappa

Cooperative Education Programs

  • Business
  • Education
  • Engineering
  • Health Professions
  • Natural Science
  • Social/Behavioral Science

Pre-professional Programs

  • Pre-dentistry
  • Pre-law
  • Pre-medicine
  • Pre-optometry
  • Pre-pharmacy
  • Pre-veterinary science

10,901

total students

83%

17%

in-state

out-of-state

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Undergraduate

81%

8,778
students

Female
48%
4,228

Male
52%
4,550

Graduate

19%

2,123
students

Female
65%
1,387

Male
35%
736

undergraduateFull-time

85%

7,520
students

Female
48%
3,590

Male
52%
3,930

undergraduatePart-time

15%

1,258
students

Female
51%
638

Male
49%
620

Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
2%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
2%
Hispanic/Latino
77%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
7%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
2%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

Transfer Admissions

67%

Transfer applicants accepted

60%

Applicants accepted who enroll

Transfer Requirements

Minimum requirements College GPA: 2.00
High school transcript Required of All
College transcript(s) Required of All
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s) Not Required/Recommended
Interview Not Required/Recommended
Standardized test scores Not Required/Recommended
Essay or personal statement Required of All

Transfer Application Deadlines

Fall: rolling

Spring: rolling

Transfer Credits

Minimum transfers must complete

30

semester hours

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Counseling services

  • Academic
  • Birth control
  • Career
  • Military
  • Minority student
  • Older student
  • Personal
  • Psychological
  • Religious
  • Veteran student

Remedial services offered

  • Math
  • Study skills
  • Writing

Career placement services

  • Alumni network
  • Career/job search classes
  • Co-op education
  • Interest inventory
  • Internships
  • Interview training
  • On-campus job interviews
  • Resume assistance

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Percent of the campus accessible to physically disabled students

Not Reported

Additional services

  • Day care
  • Health insurance
  • Health service
  • Nonremedial tutoring
  • Placement service
  • Women's Center

Special programs for physically disabled students

  • Adaptive equipment
  • Braille services
  • Interpreters for hearing-impaired
  • Note-taking services
  • Reader services
  • Special housing
  • Special transportation
  • Talking books
  • Tape recorders
  • Tutors

Internation Students

Number of foreign countries represented by degree-seeking undergraduate non-resident aliens 42
Countries most often represented Canada
China
Germany
Nepal
Saudi Arabia
Vietnam
Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
English lab
International student center
Special orientation

International Student Contact

Karen Boucias
Director of International Programs
208 581-2905
umintadm@maine.edu

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Colleges for the B/B- Student with Average Scores Percentage of Out-of-State Students at Public Universities Schools that Offer Deferred Admission of Less than One Year Top College Fight Songs The Experts' Choice: Colleges for the Outdoorsy Student Making a Large School Seem Smaller: Honors Colleges