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University of Maine campus

🇺🇸 USA · Maine

University of Maine

  • Public
  • Rural
  • 4-year degree
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Reported admit rate
96.6%Year unverified
Tuition per year
₹34,52,564Out-of-state
Students
8,496Undergraduates
Students per teacher
15Student to faculty

About

The University of Maine (UMaine) is a public land-grant research university in Orono, Maine, United States. It was established in 1865 as the land-grant college of Maine and is the flagship university of the University of Maine System. The University of Maine offers over 90 undergraduate major programs organized in five colleges: the College of Education and Human Development; the College of Engineering; the Honors College; the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; and the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences. UMaine also is home to the Honors College, one of the nation's oldest honors programs.
With an enrollment of approximately 11,500 students, UMaine is the state's largest college or university. The University of Maine's athletic teams, nicknamed the Black Bears, are the state's only National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA) Division I athletic program. Maine's men's ice hockey team has won two national championships (in 1993 and 1999), as well as appearing in 11 Frozen Fours.
It is classified among "Research 1: Very High Research Spending and Doctorate Production".

Admissions planning estimate

96.6% baseline · Low data confidence

Sensitivity range: 61.6%–99%. This is a modelling range, not a statistical confidence interval or a personal admission probability.

Stored headline rate, year/definition not independently confirmed in this refresh. Retained as a prior rather than applying an unsupported inflation multiplier. Historical IPEDS 2023 comparator: 95.71%; different cohorts are not mixed.

Reviewed 2026-10-01. Recommendations also use your grades, intended course, eligibility and available entrance cutoffs.

All / All Rounds: 95.7% (13,395/13,995; 2023). Fall 2023 first-time first-year applicants; historical, not 2026. Official source

Reported admit rate

97 in 100 applications received an offer in this reported cohort. Year unverified. This is not your personal chance.

From application to first day

Applied 14,044
Offered a place 13,572
Enrolled 2,093

15.4% of students offered a place chose to enrol (the yield).

Scores of enrolled test-submitters

The middle 50% of enrolled students who submitted scores. Test-optional selection can affect these bands.

SAT composite1060-1280
4001600
ACT composite21-30
136

What a year costs

₹48,06,124 published cost of attendance, per year
  • Tuition₹34,52,564
  • Housing₹12,59,628
  • Books & supplies₹93,932
Sticker price ₹48,06,124
After aid (average) ₹16,44,749

Tuition by who is paying

In-state ₹12,51,738
Out-of-state ₹34,52,564

Average aid awarded: ₹12,13,320 a year.

Outcomes and support

83.4%
Retention
54.9%
Graduation
55%
Get financial aid
34%
From out of state

One teacher for every 15 students

A typical ratio for a strong university.

Who studies here

As reported by the college; shares may not add up to 100.

White 82.5%
Hispanic 4.9%
Multiracial 4.1%
Unknown 2.1%
African American 2%
Asian 1.6%
Native American 0.9%
Pacific Islander 0%

Key dates

  1. Early action 1 Dec 2026 In 19 days

7 programmes

  • Bachelor's
  • Postbachelor's certificate
  • Master's
  • Post-master's certificate
  • Doctoral degree - research/scholarship
  • Certificate
  • Associate

Programmes

ProgrammeLevel
Accounting and Related Servicesbachelor
Agricultural Production Operationsbachelor
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professionsbachelor
Animal Sciencesbachelor
Anthropologybachelor
Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Servicesbachelor
Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biologybachelor
Biology, Generalbachelor
Biomedical/Medical Engineeringbachelor
Botany/Plant Biologybachelor
Business Administration, Management and Operationsbachelor
Business/Managerial Economicsbachelor
Chemical Engineeringbachelor
Chemistrybachelor
Civil Engineeringbachelor
Civil Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychologybachelor
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professionsbachelor
Communication and Media Studiesbachelor
Communication Disorders Sciences and Servicesbachelor
Computer Engineeringbachelor
Computer Sciencebachelor
Construction Engineering Technology/Technicianbachelor
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraftbachelor
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biologybachelor
Economicsbachelor
Education, Generalbachelor
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineeringbachelor
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Engineering Physicsbachelor
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Generalbachelor
Engineering-Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Engineering, Generalbachelor
English Language and Literature, Generalbachelor
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operationsbachelor
Ethnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group Studiesbachelor
Finance and Financial Management Servicesbachelor
Fine and Studio Artsbachelor
Food Science and Technologybachelor
Forestrybachelor
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciencesbachelor
Historybachelor
Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Servicesbachelor
International Relations and National Security Studiesbachelor
Journalismbachelor
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanitiesbachelor
Management Information Systems and Servicesbachelor
Marine Sciencesbachelor
Marketingbachelor
Mathematicsbachelor
Mechanical Engineeringbachelor
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Techniciansbachelor
Microbiological Sciences and Immunologybachelor
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Otherbachelor
Musicbachelor
Natural Resources Conservation and Researchbachelor
Nutrition Sciencesbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Managementbachelor
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studiesbachelor
Philosophybachelor
Physicsbachelor
Political Science and Governmentbachelor
Psychology, Generalbachelor
Radio, Television, and Digital Communicationbachelor
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursingbachelor
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguisticsbachelor
Social Workbachelor
Sociologybachelor
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitnessbachelor
Statisticsbachelor
Surveying Engineeringbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methodsbachelor
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areasbachelor
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Managementbachelor
Zoology/Animal Biologybachelor

Every detail

Admissions & Requirements

Acceptance Rate96.64%
Total Applicants14044
Admitted Applicants13572
Enrolled Applicants2093
Fee Waiver AvailableYes
SAT/ACT RequirementNot required
GPA RequirementRequired
Class Rank RequirementRequired
Recommendations RequiredRequired
AP Credit AwardedYes
AP Placement AwardedNo

Deadlines

Early Action Date2026-12-01

Test Scores

SAT Composite 25th %1060
SAT Composite 75th %1280
ACT Composite 25th %21
ACT Composite 75th %30

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition₹12,51,738
Out-of-State Tuition₹34,52,564
Average Housing Cost₹12,59,628
Books & Supplies₹93,932
Average Net Price₹16,44,749
Students Receiving Aid55%
Average Aid Awarded₹12,13,320
Out-of-State Students34%

Student Body Diversity

African American2.01%
Asian1.6%
Hispanic4.91%
White82.46%
Multiracial4.12%
Native American0.88%
Pacific Islander0.02%
International1.94%
Unknown Race2.05%

Academics & Rankings

School TypePublic
School SettingRural
Years4
Graduation Rate54.94%
Retention Rate83.36%
Student/Faculty Ratio15:1
Total Undergraduates8496

Contact

Street Address168 College Ave
ZIP Code04473
Phone(207) 581-1561
Websitehttps://www.UMaine.edu
Apply (official portal)https://www.commonapp.org/