University of Maine
tuition & fees
$36,756
graduate tuition & fees
$31,164
acceptance rate
97%
Student Population
12,029
online students
2,466
Number of Programs
282
Financial Aid Amount
$11,894
Graduation Rate
55%
University of Maine is a Public, 4 years college located in Orono, Maine. UMaine ranked 275th in National Universities and 5th in Maine Colleges.
It has a total enrollment of 12,029 including undergraduate and graduate students and student to faculty ratio is 15 to 1. It is a Research University with very high research activity school by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Doctor's degree - research/scholarship. UMaine's acceptance rate is 96.64% last year (undergraduate school).
University of Maine is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
School Overview
The following table shows the basic characteristic of University of Maine and directory information. You may want to visit the school's website to check application deadlines, requirements, and financial information.
| Contact Information | |
|---|---|
| Address | 168 College Avenue, Orono, ME 4469 |
| Phone | 207-581-1865 |
| WEB | www.umaine.edu/ |
| Admission Information | |
| Admission | www.go.umaine.edu/ |
| Online Application | go.umaine.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.umaine.edu/stuaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://go.umaine.edu/netpricecalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | umaine.edu/bursar/tuition-and-fees/ |
| Athletic | goblackbears.com/documents/2023/1/20/draftgsrreport.pdf |
| Disability Service | umaine.edu/disability/ |
| School Category | |
| School Type | Public, 4 years |
| Carnegie Category | Research University with very high research activity |
| Highest Degree Offered | Doctor's degree - research/scholarship |
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics
The acceptance rate of University of Maine is 96.64% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.42%.
| Open Admission Policy | ✗ |
|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 96.64 % |
| Yield (Enrollment Rate) | 15.42 % |
Tuition & Fees
UMaine's 2025 tuition & fees is $13,326 for Maine residents and $36,756 for out-of-students. The undergraduate tuition increased by 3.99% compared to the last year's rate based on out-of-state rate ($35,346).
For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $10,662 for Maine residents and $31,164 for out-of-students. The graduate tuition increased by 0.70% compared to the last year's rate.
| Maine Residents | Out-of-State | |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate Tuition & Fees | $13,326 | $36,756 |
| Graduate Tuition & Fees | $10,662 | $31,164 |
*Data Source: 2024-2025 Tuition & Fees - NCES (Last Update: 6/05/2025)
Student Population
A total of 12,029 students have enrolled at UMaine (2024-2025). Among them, 2,466 students have enrolled online exclusively to earn their degrees. UMaine has 9,601 undergraduate students and the graduate school has 2,428 students. You can check student population by gender, age, race/ethnicity, attending status, and online learning.
| Total Students | 12,029 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate Students | 9,601 |
| Graduate Students | 2,428 |
| Online Enrollment | 2,466 |
Offered Degrees and On-Campus Services
UMaine offers 282 programs including both undergraduate and graduate programs. 66 out of the 282 programs are offerd via distace learning (online programs).
The following tables summarizes the offered programs, on-campus services, and special learning opportunities offered by UMaine
| Number of programs | 282 Programs |
|---|---|
| Number of online programs | 66 Programs |
| Offered Degrees/Programs | Certificates of at least 12 weeks but less than 1 year 1 Year Certificate Associate Bachelor's Post-Bachelor Certificate Master's Post-Master Certificate Doctorate (Research) |
| Academic/career counseling service | ✔ |
|---|---|
| Employment services | ✔ |
| Placement services for completers | ✔ |
| On-campus day care for students | ✗ |
| Distance Learning (online classes) | ✔ |
|---|---|
| ROTC | ✔ |
| Study Abroad | ✔ |
| Weekend/Evening College | ✗ |
| Teacher Certification | ✔ |