School Overview
General Information
Located in the town of Orono, Maine, the
University of Maine (UM) is
the only public, research university in
Maine to receive the
classification of Research University. The
recognition comes from the
Carnegie Classification of Institutions of
Higher Education. It is
considered by many to be the preeminent
university in the State of
Maine, and has existed for almost 150
years. (It is also known by the
name of UMaine.)
Admissions Information
Applying to the University of Maine
requires a fee of $40 and the
application is completed online through
either the Common App or UM's
application site. The University chooses
to use rolling admissions.
Rolling admissions implies that there is
no specific deadline to use
when submitting an application, however
the earlier a prospective
student can submit their application, the
more time there is for
application of financial aid and housing.
A soft date for application
is recommended as February 1st for
incoming freshmen, and May 1st for
transfer students.
College Majors
UMaine offers almost 100 individual
programs, as well as helping
students to create inter-disciplinary
studies from the different
schools. In keeping with this attitude of
inter-disciplinary study, the
Honors College of UM allows students
in excellent academic
standing to diversify their study to a
higher level. The school also
encourages potential applicants to contact
them if they do not see the
specific program for which they are
searching.
Graduate Programs
In addition to the numerous undergraduate
programs the school provides,
it is also well-known for the variety of
master’s and doctorate programs it
offers. The school offers over seventy
different graduate degrees, and
it is recognized for the quality of education
in the field of neuroscience.
This includes a rare Ph.D. in the field of
clinical psychology, which
combines clinical and developmental
degrees.
Rankings
The University of Maine boasts a continual
standard of excellence. The
school has been consistently listed among
the top universities in the
United States, and has been listed in
publications such as Forbes, U.S. News and World Report, Fiske Guide to
Colleges, and the Princeton
Review. Princeton Review also produces a
list which it calls the “Green
Honor Roll.” UM is on this list (2011) as one of
only 16 universities
nationwide to honor schools who make and maintain sustainable
and environmentally conscious decisions.
Accreditation
The New England Association of Schools and
Colleges gives accreditation
to the University of Maine. In addition to
this overall accreditation,
UM receives individual accreditation from
organizations such as:
- The International Association for
Management Educations - The Accreditation Board of Engineering and
Technology, Inc. - The American Chemical Society
- The American Dietetic Association
- The American Speech-Language-Hearing
Association - The Commission on Collegiate Nursing
Education - The Computing Sciences Accreditation Board
- The Council on Social Work Education
- The National Association of Schools of
Music - The National Association of Schools of
Public Affairs and Administration - The National Council for Accreditation of
Teacher Education - The Society of American Foresters
- The Society of Wood Science and Technology
Financial Aid and Scholarships
The University of Maine accepts financial
aid from both state and
federal sources, as well as offering
several scholarships of their own.
It is recommended for each applicant to
complete a Free Application for
Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by the Maine
priority filing deadline on
March 1st. All students who complete the
FAFSA are then also applied
for consideration in all of UMaine's
scholarships, as well as
consideration in many state based
financial aid. In addition to the
scholarships which UM itself offers, there
are also numerous work study
programs available for consideration.
Library System
The University of Maine's library system
is the largest library system
in the state. Although it was not
completed until the year 1947 (82
years after the university was founded),
it now has more than 7 million
publications. Many pieces the library has
are quite rare, and it
attracts researchers from all over the
globe.
Athletics
UM is home to the Maine Black Bears, and
the University competes at the
NCAA Division I Level. The teams
participate in several different
arenas (such as the Colonial Athletic
Association and the America East
Conference), and the school holds two
hockey championships on the
national level. UM also prioritizes
academic excellence in its
athletes, and provides academic tutoring
programs for athletes as well
as honoring those who maintain a high GPA
in addition to their athletic
requirements. Although the school has
fifteen varsity sports, the
University also has many student-run club
sports. Once a club has been
officially established, it is then
eligible for funding after
maintaining a minimum of ten members for
over a year.
Housing
First year students at UM must live on-campus. For these first year
students, there are six first year dorms
and three dorms exclusively
for honor students. There are a number of
housing opportunities for
students. The First Year Experience refers
to the reason behind the on-campus housing requirements for incoming
students. This allows
students to interact with peers on a
regular basis as well as having an
easy approach to many of the faculty. Each
of the residence halls has a
location for indoor bike storage, easy
access to resident parking, and
laundry facilities are in every building.
General Information
Admission Office 5713 Chadbourne Hall Orono, ME 04469-5713 (207) 581-1561 (877) 486-2364 Fax: (207) 581-1213 [email protected] Contact: Sharon Oliver Director of Admissions |
Main Address 168 College Avenue Orono, ME 04473-9966 (207) 581-1110 www.umaine.edu |
Size Total undergrads: 9,667 First-time degree-seeking freshmen: 2,075 Degree-seeking undergrads: 8,868 Graduate enrollment: 2,151 Setting |
Degrees offered: Bachelor's Master's Doctoral |
Admissions Information
Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $40 Online application fee: $40 |
Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 77% Percent students who return sophomore year: 77% |
College Majors
Agriculture & Related Sciences Agricultural Business B Agricultural Economics B Animal Sciences B Equestrian/Equine Studies C Food Science B Greenhouse Management B Horticulture Science B,C Horticulture, Ornamental B,C Landscaping B,C Plant Sciences B Plant/Nursery Operations B Soil Science and Agronomy B Sustainable/Organic Agriculture B Turf Management B Area, Ethnic, Cultural, & Arts, Visual & Performing Biological & Biomedical Business, Management, & Communications & Journalism Computer & Information Education Engineering Engineering Technologies English Language & Family & Consumer Sciences Foreign Language & Health Professions & History Liberal Arts & Sciences Mathematics Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies Natural Resources & Parks, Recreation & Fitness Philosophy & Religion Physical Sciences Psychology Public Administration & Social Sciences |
Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor's degree C = Certificate or diploma |
*We do not guarantee
the
accuracy of information on this
page. All information is subject
to
change. You should confirm all
information with a college
admissions
officer.
University of Maine Highlights
School Information
Phone Number: | (207) 581-1865 |
Website: | www.umaine.edu/ |
Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
Apply Online: | go.umaine.edu/apply/ |
Address: | 168 College Avenue, Orono, ME 04469 |
Setting: | Suburb: Small |
Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
Student Population: | 11,561 |
6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 58% |
Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 15 to 1 |
Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
Distance Learning Students*: | 7,358 (64% of total students) |
Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
In-state Tuition: | $11,438 |
Out-of-state Tuition: | $31,748 |
% of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 99% |
Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $9,507 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students. Financial aid is available to those who qualify.
University of Maine Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at University of Maine.
Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
---|---|---|---|---|---|
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations and Related Sciences | 1 | 5 | 4 | 3 | |
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, and Group Studies | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
Biological and Biomedical Sciences | 6 | 8 | 6 | ||
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | 4 | 2 | ||
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 1 | 6 | 2 | 1 | |
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services | 1 | 1 | 2 | 1 | |
Education | 18 | 6 | 16 | 6 | |
Engineering | 2 | 8 | 8 | 7 | |
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | 5 | |||
English Language and Literature/Letters | 1 | 2 | 1 | ||
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | 1 | 2 | |||
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 5 | 3 | |||
Health Professions and Related Programs | 2 | 4 | 2 | ||
History | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 1 | 1 | |||
Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | 2 | 1 | ||
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | |
Natural Resources and Conservation | 3 | 5 | 4 | ||
Parks, Recreation, Leisure and Fitness Studies | 1 | ||||
Philosophy and Religious Studies | 1 | ||||
Physical Sciences | 2 | 3 | 5 | 4 | |
Psychology | 1 | 1 | 2 | ||
Public Administration and Social Service Professions | 1 | 1 | 1 | ||
Social Sciences | 7 | 5 | 2 | ||
Visual and Performing Arts | 5 | 4 | |||
Grand total | 32 | 81 | 79 | 43 |
* Based on programs that produced 2019-2020 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at University of Maine and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
---|---|
In-state | $11,438 |
Out-of-state | $31,748 |
Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
Tuition and Fees | 2019-2020 |
---|---|
In-state | $9,347 |
Out-of-state | $27,635 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2018-2019
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
---|---|---|---|
Any student financial aid | 2,216 | 99% | – |
Grant or scholarship aid | 2,213 | 99% | $9,507 |
Student loan aid | 1,484 | 66% | $9,289 |
All Undergraduate Students
Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
---|---|---|---|
Grant or scholarship aid | 7,806 | 83% | $9,538 |
Federal student loans | 5,353 | 57% | $6,323 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for University of Maine. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled University of Maine students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2020
Total | Male | Female | |
---|---|---|---|
Number of applicants | 13,118 | 6,172 | 6,946 | Percent admitted | 100% | 90% | 91% |
Percent admitted who enrolled | 16% | 19% | 14% |
Admissions Considerations
Required | Recommended | Optional | |
---|---|---|---|
Secondary school GPA | |||
Secondary school rank | |||
Secondary school record | |||
Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
Recommendations | |||
Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
Admission test scores | |||
Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
University of Maine Enrollment, Fall 2020
Total Enrollment | 11,561 |
---|---|
Undergraduate enrollment | 9,430 |
Graduate enrollment | 2,131 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
University of Maine Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
- Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, Accreditation Council for Education in Nutrition and Dietetics
- Dietetics (DIETI) - Dietetic Internship
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- Didactic Program in Dietetics
- American Bar Association, Council of the Section of Legal Education and Admissions to the Bar
- Law (LAW) - Professional schools
- American Psychological Association, Commission on Accreditation
- Clinical Psychology (CLPSY) - PhD Doctoral programs
- Professional Psychology (IPSY) - Predoctoral internship programs
- American Speech-Language-Hearing Association, Council on Academic Accreditation in Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology
- Speech-Language Pathology (SLP) - Graduate degree programs
- Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels
- Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels
- Commission on English Language Program Accreditation
- English Language
- National Association of Schools of Art and Design, Commission on Accreditation
- Art and Design (ART) - Degree-granting schools and departments and non-degree-granting programs
- National Association of Schools of Music, Commission on Accreditation
- Music (MUS) - Institutions and units within institutions offering degree-granting and/or non-degree-granting programs
- National Council for Accreditation of Teacher Education
- Teacher Education (TED) - Baccalaureate and graduate programs for the preparation of teachers and other professional personnel for elementary and secondary schools
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