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University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public · Small suburb · Website

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Admission rate
97%
Open
Average net price
$17,224
per year, after aid
Graduation rate
57%
Median earnings
$59,140
10 years after enrolling

Summary

University of Maine is a public college in Orono, ME with 8,496 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $17,224 per year ($13,222 for families earning under $30,000). 57% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $59,140 ten years after enrolling.

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Admissions

Admission rate
97%
Fall 2024
Testing policy
Test blind
Fall 2024
Applicants
13,995
Fall 2023
Admitted
13,395
Fall 2023
Yield
14%
of admitted students enrolled

What University of Maine looks at

As reported by the college to IPEDS (Fall 2023).

  • High school recordRequired
  • High school GPAConsidered
  • College-prep courseworkRequired
  • Class rankConsidered
  • Essay or personal statementConsidered
  • RecommendationsRequired
  • Demonstrated competenciesNot considered
  • Legacy statusNot considered
  • Work experienceConsidered
  • English proficiency testRequired

Cost

Cost of attendance
$29,162
sticker price, per year
In-state tuition
$13,760
Out-of-state tuition
$37,910

Net price by family income

Average yearly cost after grants and scholarships for students receiving federal aid.

  • $0–30k$13,222
  • $30–48k$12,893
  • $48–75k$13,468
  • $75–110k$18,513
  • $110k+$22,823

Get a personal estimate with University of Maine's net price calculator

Outcomes

Graduation rate
57%
Freshman retention
83%
Median earnings
$59,140
10 yrs after enrolling
Median debt
$21,500
at graduation

Students

Undergraduates
8,496
Student–faculty ratio
15:1
Receive Pell grants
27%
  • White83%
  • Hispanic5%
  • Black2%
  • Asian2%

University of Maine FAQ

What is University of Maine's acceptance rate?+

University of Maine admits 97% of applicants, which makes it open.

Is University of Maine test optional?+

Test blind (scores not considered).

How many students apply to University of Maine?+

In Fall 2023, 13,995 students applied to University of Maine and 13,395 were admitted; 1,868 enrolled.

Does University of Maine consider legacy status?+

No. University of Maine reported that legacy status is not considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

Does University of Maine require an essay?+

University of Maine reported that an essay or personal statement is considered for admission (Fall 2023).

How much does University of Maine cost?+

The sticker cost of attendance is $29,162 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $17,224.

What is University of Maine's graduation rate?+

57% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.

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