University of Maine

Orono, ME · Public · Bachelor's degrees · Suburb

C-

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About University of Maine

University of Maine is a mid-sized, public institution in Orono, ME, in a suburb setting. It enrolls about 8,496 students. The acceptance rate is 97%. 55% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $48,653.

97%

Acceptance

$17,510

Net price

8,496

Enrollment

55%

Grad rate

Report Card

B-

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

C+

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

B+

Affordability

Average net price after aid

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C-

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

97%

Acceptance rate

—

SAT average

ACT midpoint

Cost & Financial Aid

$17,510

Average net price

$13,326

In-state tuition

$36,756

Out-of-state tuition

$13,410

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$27,328

Total cost of attendance

23%

Students receiving Pell grants

42%

Students with federal loans

$25,000

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$12,642

$30–48K

$13,280

$48–75K

$14,631

$75–110K

$18,508

$110K+

$22,018

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Business15.4%

Engineering12.1%

Education8.1%

Biology7.6%

Engineering Tech7.2%

Health & Nursing6.8%

Psychology5.6%

Natural Resources5.3%

Social Sciences5.2%

Multidisciplinary4.5%

After Graduation

$48,653

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$43,124

Median earnings (6 yrs)

55%

Graduation rate

83%

Retention rate

79%

Earn more than a HS grad

$12,786

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

8,496

Total enrollment

12%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

23%

First-generation

Gender balance

48% women

52% men

Race & ethnicity

White

82%

Hispanic

Two or more races

Black

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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