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University of Maine Trade Programs

University of Maine is a public institution located in Orono, ME. A Smaller Suburban Community offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is University of Maine?

Contact information for University of Maine are listed below.

	Contact Details
Address:	168 College Avenue, Orono, ME 04469
Phone:	2075811865
Website:	www.umaine.edu/
Admissions:	www.go.umaine.edu/
Financial Aid:	www.umaine.edu/stuaid/

How Do I Get Into University of Maine?

You can apply to University of Maine online at: go.umaine.edu/apply/

University of Maine is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Maine

These are the things University of Maine requires for admission:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Maine?

University of Maine maintains an acceptance rate of 97%, which means it is highly accessible. Be sure to prepare a complete application and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of Maine can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,991	5,759	96%
Women	7,966	7,729	97%

Can I Afford University of Maine?

The average net price after aid at University of Maine is $18,045. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$12,360
In-State Fees	$966
Out-of-State Tuition	$35,790
Out-of-State Fees	$966
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,326
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$36,756

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at University of Maine receive some form of financial aid (1,799 students).

Approximately 78% of students at University of Maine receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,894 per student.

23% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,996.

Student Loan Debt

42% of University of Maine undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,306 per year.

University of Maine Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,201 students enrolled at University of Maine, all undergraduate. University of Maine is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 8,341 undergraduate students at University of Maine, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Maine undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	125
Black or African American	166
Hispanic	392
White	6,814
American Indian/Alaska Native	75
Two or More Races	333
Non-Resident	166

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Maine are shown below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Maine	1,332
Massachusetts	267
Connecticut	66
New Hampshire	59
New York	41

Additionally, approximately 2.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of Maine

University of Maine delivers online programs for students who need flexibility.

3,974 undergraduate students at University of Maine took at least one online class — of those, 1,280 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of Maine

University of Maine offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Maine has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.