University of Maine is a four-year, public school located in Orono, ME. It is classified as Research University with very high research activity by Carnegie Classification, also known as R1 University. You can compare their tuition and admission statistics at R1 University comparison page.

The U of Maine's 2024 tuition & fees is $12,606 for Maine residents and $35,346 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2023-2024. 83% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $11,693.

For the academic year 2022-2023, the school has a total enrollment of 12,231 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).

U of Maine's acceptance rate is 96.00% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 14.00%.

U of Maine ranked 267th in National Universities and 9th in Maine Colleges rankings. University of Maine is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

U of Maine has 1 campuses and you can check institutes' campuses section for their information.

2024 Tuition & Fees and 2025 Estimation

For undergraduate programs, the 2024 tuition & fees of University of Maine is $12,606 for in-state students and $35,346 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2024 tuition & fees is $10,446 for in-state students and $30,948 for out-of-state students.

The estimated 2025 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,094 for Maine residents and $37,033 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2025 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,800 for Maine residents and $32,379 for out-of-state students.

In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$12,606$35,346
Graduate$10,446$30,948
In-StateOut-of-State
Undergraduate$13,094$37,033
Graduate$10,800$32,379

The estimation for 2024-2025 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.


Admission Key Statistics

Acceptance Rate »96.00% Acceptance Rate / 14.00% Yield
Graduation Rate »55%
Transfer-out Rate29%
Retention Rate75%(full-time), 33% (part-time)
Student to Faculty Ratio7.14% (14 to 1)
Student Population »12,231 (9,774 undergraduate)
Average Financial Aid »$11,693

Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), College Scorecard

Learning Opportunities and Campus Services

University of Maine offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.

Special Learning Opportunities at U of Maine
Learning Opportunities
ROTCArmy, NAVY
Weekend/Evening CollegeNo
Teacher CertificationYes
Study AbroadYes
On-Campus Services
Academic/career counseling serviceYes
Employment services for studentsYes
Placement services for completersYes
On-campus day care for students' childrenNo

University of Maine Directory Information

Address168 College Avenue, Orono, ME 4469
Phone207-581-1865
WEBSchool's Website
AdmissionAdmission Information
Online ApplicationApply Online
Financial AidDeadlines and Applications
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Veterans TuitionVeterans Benefit Information
AthleticAthletic Team Information
Disability ServiceDisability Services
School Typefour-year, public
Carnegie CategoryResearch University (very high research activity)
Highest Degree OfferedDoctor's degree

U of Maine Campuses and Colleges

University of Maine has 1 campuses and colleges. The following table shows each campus information. You can check the detailed tuition and directory inforatmion of each school by following the link on the school's name

NameLocationTuition & Fees
In-StateOut-of-State
University of Maine - MachiasMachias, ME$9,420$17,670

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