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Campus Vibe
Mid-SizeSuburbanPublic
Known for business
University of Maine is a public institution in Orono with particular strength in business and engineering.
A mid-sized campus of 8.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,653 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,045.
Established
1865
Motto
On seal: Dirigo
Mascot
Bananas T. Bear
Type
Public land-grant research university
Conference
Coastal Athletic Association for football
Division
Division I
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96%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
8,341Students
15:1Student:Faculty
56%Grad Rate
$48,653Earnings 10yr
$18,045Net Price
News & Alerts
Admissions
Acceptance Rate95.7%
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$12,606
Tuition (out-of-state)$35,346
Room & Board$12,696
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$26,418
Average Net Price$18,045
Median Debt at Graduation$25,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$265
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$13,800
$30–48K$13,707
$48–75K$16,408
$75–110K$20,101
$110K+$21,756
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$18,045
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
57.2%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,750
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
61
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (225)
Student Body
Undergrads
8,341
Gender Split
48% / 52%
Women / Men
First Generation
23%
Pell Grant Recipients
22%
Race & Ethnicity
White 83%
Black 2%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate56.4%
Freshman Retention77.0%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$43,124
8 Years$47,778
10 Years$48,653
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$42,100
Men
$54,400
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports
Rankings
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
112Above Average
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
68°Sep
55°Oct
42°Nov
30°Dec
25°Jan
28°Feb
38°Mar
50°Apr
62°May
Snowfall: 48"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 120
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675,647
90 miles(95 min)
Hartfordpop. 121,054
60 miles(70 min)