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University of Maine

Orono, ME

University of Maine

Orono, ME

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Tuition & Fees

$15,596

$39,026

not including housing and food

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Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

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undergraduateRatios

51%

male

49%

female

15

students

1

faculty

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Admit Rate

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 13,572
Declined 472
Total Received 14,044
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Enrollment

9,601

undergraduate students

2,428

graduate students

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Location

School Facts

Founded in 1865, the University of Maine is a public land- and sea-grant four-year university that is known for its strong academic programs in engineering, forestry, agriculture, and the liberal arts and sciences. It is located on a 650-acre campus in Orono, Maine—five miles north of Bangor.

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Application link Apply online
Public/private Public
Campus enrollment 12,029
Established in 1865
Coeducational Coeducational
Religious affiliation Other

Social Media

660-acre campus in Orono (population: 11,305), five miles from Bangor. Air and bus serve Bangor; larger airport and train serve Portland (125 miles). Public transportation serves campus.

  • Campus Setting: Small town

University of Maine
168 College Avenue
Orono, ME
04469

Campus Life

no
Housing available
38%
of undergraduates that live in campus-owned housing
89%
of freshmen that live in campus-owned housing
no
Students are not required to live in school housing
yes
Students may have cars on campus
yes
Alcohol is permitted on campus to students of legal age

Fun Facts

  • The University of Maine Black Bears mascot is named Bananas after a real black bear cub was brought to a football game in 1914—his tricks made the crowd go "bananas"!
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% freshman classHigh School Class Rank

Top 1/10
20%
Top 1/4
46%
Top 1/2
79%
Bottom 1/2
21%
Bottom 1/4
4%

Test Scores

Average freshman score by percentile.

Not Reported

Not Reported

Admissions Facts

Admissions interview (required or recommended) Recommended
Application deadline (final deadline) February 1
School has early action program Yes
Early action program application deadline December 1
SAT/ACT requirements SAT or ACT Required

Admit Rate

96%

acceptance rate

Accepted 13,572
Declined 472
Total Received 14,044

Admissions Factors

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Counseling services

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

Remedial services offered

Not reported

Career placement services

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

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
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Financial Aid

99%

Of undergraduate students
receiving financial aid

$11,894

Average financial aid

Cost

in-state out-of-state
Tuition $13,326
Housing $6,670
Food $6,740
Additional fees $2,270
Books & supplies $1,000
Total $30,006
Average Financial Aid - $11,894
Total with Avg. Aid $18,112

Scholarships & Grants

Need-based

Federal $12,737,276
State $2,665,317
Institutional $30,254,563
Other external $2,583,024
Total $48,240,180

Non-need-based

Federal $82,216
State $60,947
Institutional $19,364,870
Other external $1,696,692
Total $21,204,725
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Financial Facts

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Financial Aid Office


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

Varsity Sports

M W
All track combined yes yes
Baseball yes
Basketball yes yes
Field hockey yes
Football yes
Ice hockey yes yes
Soccer yes
Softball yes
Swimming and diving yes yes

Intramural/Recreational Sports

Alpine skiing, Argentine tango, badminton, baseball, basketball, broomball, cheerleading, crew, cross-country, curling, cycling, diving, dodgeball, dressage, equestrian sports, field hockey, figure skating, fishing, flag football, floor hockey, football, golf, ice hockey, lacrosse, mountain biking, Nordic skiing, power lifting, racquetball, rock climbing, rugby, sailing, scuba diving, soccer, softball, spikeball, swimming, table tennis, tennis, track and field, triathlon, ultimate Frisbee, volleyball, wiffle ball, woodsmen sports, wrestling

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Athletic Facts

Athletic conference memberships
American East Conference, Atlantic 10 Conference (Division I, Football I-AA), Hockey East Association

Majors

Assc. Bach. Mast. Doct.
Accounting yes yes
Ancient Studies/Civilization yes
Anthropology, General yes
Anthropology, Other yes yes yes
Anthrozoology yes
Art History, Criticism and Conservation yes
Art Teacher Education yes
Athletic Training/Trainer yes yes
Behavioral Sciences yes
Biochemistry yes yes
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering yes yes yes
Bioinformatics yes
Biological and Physical Sciences yes
Biology/Biological Sciences, General yes yes yes
Biomedical Sciences, General yes
Botany/Plant Biology yes yes
Business Administration and Management, General yes
Business/Managerial Economics yes
Chemical Engineering yes yes yes
Chemistry, General yes yes yes
Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians yes
Civil Engineering, General yes yes yes
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist yes
Cognitive Science, General yes
Communication Sciences and Disorders, General yes yes
Community Psychology yes
Computational Science yes
Computer Engineering, General yes yes
Computer Science yes yes yes
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services yes yes
Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis yes
Curriculum and Instruction yes
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General yes
Econometrics and Quantitative Economics yes
Economics, General yes yes
Economics, Other yes yes
Education, General yes yes
Educational Leadership and Administration, General yes yes
Educational/Instructional Technology yes
Electrical and Electronics Engineering yes yes yes
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician yes yes
Elementary Education and Teaching yes yes
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics yes yes
Engineering, General yes
Engineering, Other yes
English Language and Literature, General yes yes
Entomology yes
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other yes
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies yes
Finance, General yes
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other yes
Fine/Studio Arts, General yes
French Language and Literature yes yes
French Language Teacher Education yes
General Studies yes yes
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other yes
Geology/Earth Science, General yes yes yes
German Language and Literature yes
Gerontology yes
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration yes yes
History, General yes yes yes
Human Development and Family Studies, General yes
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other yes
Informatics yes yes
Information Technology yes
Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies yes
Intermedia/Multimedia yes
International Relations and Affairs yes
International/Globalization Studies yes
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies yes yes yes
Management Information Systems, General yes
Management Science yes
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography yes
Marine Sciences yes yes yes
Maritime Studies yes
Marketing/Marketing Management, General yes
Mathematics and Statistics yes
Mathematics, General yes
Mechanical Engineering yes yes yes
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician yes
Microbiology, General yes yes yes
Molecular Biology yes yes
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other yes yes yes
Music Performance, General yes yes
Music Teacher Education yes yes
Music, General yes
Nursing Practice yes
Nutrition Sciences yes
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical yes yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General yes
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies yes yes
Peace Studies and Conflict Resolution yes
Philosophy yes
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching yes yes
Physics, General yes yes yes
Political Science and Government, General yes
Psychology, General yes yes yes
Reading Teacher Education yes yes
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse yes yes
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other yes
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education yes
Science, Technology and Society yes
Secondary Education and Teaching yes yes
Small Business Administration/Management yes
Social Studies Teacher Education yes
Social Work yes yes
Sociology, General yes
Spanish Language and Literature yes
Special Education and Teaching, General yes
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management yes
Statistics, General yes
Structural Engineering yes
Surveying Engineering yes yes
Surveying Technology/Surveying yes
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other yes yes
Wildlife Biology yes
Zoology/Animal Biology yes yes yes
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Programs Offered

  • Accelerated study
  • Certificate programs
  • Distance Learning
  • Double majors
  • Dual degrees
  • 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

12,029

total students

64%

in-state

36%

out-of-state

Undergraduate

80%

9,601
students

Female
49%
4,711

Male
51%
4,890

undergraduateFull-time

undergraduatePart-time

78%

7,471
students

Female
49%
3,660

Male
51%
3,811

22%

2,130
students

Female
49%
1,051

Male
51%
1,079

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Student Break-down

2%
Nonresident aliens
1%
Black or African American, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native American or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic/Latino
1%
Asian, non-Hispanic/Latino
4%
Hispanic/Latino
81%
White, non-Hispanic/Latino
3%
Race and/or ethnicity unknown
4%
Two or more races, non-Hispanic/Latino
< 1%
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic/Latino

International Students

Special services offered for international applicants ESL program/classes
Special counselors/advisors
Special orientation
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