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Overview
University of Maine is a University institution located in Orono, ME, in a small town setting.
Location & Contact
Address
5713 Chadbourne Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5713
United States
Orono, ME 04469-5713
United States
Contact
Lateef O'Connor
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Email: umaineadmissions@maine.edu
Phone: 207-581-1561
Fax: 207-581-1213
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Email: umaineadmissions@maine.edu
Phone: 207-581-1561
Fax: 207-581-1213
Majors & Degrees
| Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, And Related Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
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| Agriculture, General | × |
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| Agroecology And Sustainable Agriculture | × |
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| Animal Sciences, General | × |
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| Applied Horticulture/horticulture Operations, General | × |
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| Food Science | × |
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| Food Science And Technology, Other | × |
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| Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Women's Studies | × |
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| Basic Skills | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biological And Biomedical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Biochemistry | × |
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| Biology/biological Sciences, General | × |
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| Botany/plant Biology | × |
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| Marine Biology And Biological Oceanography | × |
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| Microbiology, General | × |
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| Molecular Biology | × |
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| Zoology/animal Biology | × |
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| Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Accounting | × |
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| Business Administration And Management, General | × |
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| Business/managerial Economics | × |
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| Entrepreneurial And Small Business Operations, Other |
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| Entrepreneurship/entrepreneurial Studies | × |
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| Finance, General | × |
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| Management Information Systems, General | × |
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| Marketing/marketing Management, General | × |
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| Small Business Administration/management |
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| Communication, Journalism And Related Programs | Associate | Bachelors |
| Communication And Media Studies, Other | × |
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| Communication, General | × |
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| Digital Communication And Media/multimedia | × |
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| Journalism | × |
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| Mass Communication/media Studies | × |
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| Speech Communication And Rhetoric | × |
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| Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Computer Science | × |
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| Human-centered Technology Design | × |
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| Education | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art Teacher Education | × |
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| Biology Teacher Education | × |
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| Chemistry Teacher Education | × |
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| Education, General | × |
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| Elementary Education And Teaching | × |
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| English/language Arts Teacher Education | × |
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| Foreign Language Teacher Education | × |
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| French Language Teacher Education | × |
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| History Teacher Education | × |
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| Mathematics Teacher Education | × |
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| Music Teacher Education | × |
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| Physical Education Teaching And Coaching | × |
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| Science Teacher Education/general Science Teacher Education | × |
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| Secondary Education And Teaching | × |
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| Social Studies Teacher Education | × |
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| Spanish Language Teacher Education | × |
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| Engineering | Associate | Bachelors |
| Bioengineering And Biomedical Engineering | × |
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| Chemical Engineering | × |
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| Civil Engineering, General | × |
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| Computer Engineering, General | × |
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| Electrical And Electronics Engineering | × |
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| Engineering Physics/applied Physics | × |
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| Engineering, General | × |
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| Mechanical Engineering | × |
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| Surveying Engineering | × |
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| Engineering Technologies/Technicians | Associate | Bachelors |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/technicians | × |
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| Construction Engineering Technology/technician | × |
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| Electrical, Electronic, And Communications Engineering Technology/technician | × |
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| Engineering Technologies/technicians, General | × |
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| Mechanical/mechanical Engineering Technology/technician | × |
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| Surveying Technology/surveying | × |
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| English Language And Literature/Letters | Associate | Bachelors |
| English Language And Literature, General | × |
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| Family And Consumer Sciences/Human Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Development And Family Studies, General | × |
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| Work And Family Studies | × |
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| Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Foreign Languages And Literatures, General | × |
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| French Language And Literature | × |
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| German Language And Literature | × |
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| Romance Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics, Other | × |
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| Spanish Language And Literature | × |
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| Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Athletic Training/trainer | × |
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| Clinical Laboratory Science/medical Technology/technologist | × |
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| Communication Sciences And Disorders, General | × |
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| Registered Nursing/registered Nurse | × |
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| History | Associate | Bachelors |
| History, General | × |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities | Associate | Bachelors |
| General Studies | × |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities, Other | × |
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| Liberal Arts And Sciences/liberal Studies |
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| Mathematics And Statistics | Associate | Bachelors |
| Mathematics And Statistics | × |
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| Mathematics, General | × |
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| Statistics, General | × |
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| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Marine Sciences | × |
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| Multi-/interdisciplinary Studies, Other | × |
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| Natural Sciences | × |
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| Nutrition Sciences | × |
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| Natural Resources And Conservation | Associate | Bachelors |
| Environmental Science | × |
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| Environmental Studies | × |
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| Forest Resources Production And Management | × |
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| Forestry, General | × |
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| Wildlife, Fish And Wildlands Science And Management | × |
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| Parks, Recreation, Leisure And Fitness Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Facilities Management, General | × |
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| Parks, Recreation, And Leisure Studies |
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| Sport And Fitness Administration/management | × |
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| Philosophy And Religious Studies | Associate | Bachelors |
| Philosophy | × |
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| Physical Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Chemistry, General | × |
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| Geology/earth Science, General | × |
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| Physics, General | × |
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| Psychology | Associate | Bachelors |
| Community Psychology | × |
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| Psychology, General | × |
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| Public Administration And Social Service Professions | Associate | Bachelors |
| Human Services, General | × |
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| Social Work | × |
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| Security And Protective Services | Associate | Bachelors |
| Criminal Justice/law Enforcement Administration | × |
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| Social Sciences | Associate | Bachelors |
| Anthropology, General | × |
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| Anthropology, Other | × |
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| Economics, General | × |
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| Economics, Other | × |
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| International Relations And Affairs | × |
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| Political Science And Government, General | × |
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| Sociology, General | × |
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| Visual And Performing Arts | Associate | Bachelors |
| Art History, Criticism And Conservation | × |
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| Drama And Dramatics/theatre Arts, General | × |
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| Fine Arts And Art Studies, Other | × |
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| Fine/studio Arts, General | × |
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| Music Performance, General | × |
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| Music, General | × |
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Admissions
Acceptance Rate
14,044
Applied
13,572
Accepted
9,601
Enrolled
Female Admissions
7,966
Females Applied
7,729
Females Accepted
97%
Male Admissions
5,991
Males Applied
5,759
Males Accepted
96%
Applying
3.49
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation |
| Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | Not reported | October 1st | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | Not reported | January 1st | No |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | January 15th | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
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75th %
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|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | - | 530 | 650 | |
| SAT Math | - | 520 | 640 | |
| ACT Composite | - | 21 | 30 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
12,720
In-state
36,870
Out-of-state
12,720
In-district
Fees
1,040
Full-time student fees
14,114
Room & board
6,954
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
18,273
Avg. Financial Aid Package
19,615
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
22,212
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,122
Avg. Loan Aid
9,159
Avg. Grant Aid
12,917
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
74.5%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
27%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
9,601
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
36%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.91% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 2.01% |
| White or Caucasian | 82.46% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.88% |
| Asian | 1.6% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.02% |
| Two or more races | 4.12% |
| Other | 2.05% |
Gender
Male (50.74%)
Female (47.06%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 42% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Student Involvement Fair, Week of Welcome and Family and Friends Weekend
Student Involvement Fair, Week of Welcome and Family and Friends Weekend
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Hammock Club, Ski and Snowboard Club, Health Professions Club, Student Portfolio Investment Fund and Geological Society
Hammock Club, Ski and Snowboard Club, Health Professions Club, Student Portfolio Investment Fund and Geological Society
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
Black Bear Safe app that allows dispatchers to electronically track someone while they walk from one place to another at that perso
Black Bear Safe app that allows dispatchers to electronically track someone while they walk from one place to another at that perso
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | No | |
| Baseball | Division 1 | ||
| Basketball | Division 1 | ||
| Bowling | No | No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | No | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
| Fencing | No | No | |
| Field Hockey | No | No | |
| Football | No | Division 1 | |
| Golf | No | No | |
| Ice Hockey | Division 1 | ||
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | |
| Racquetball | No | No | No |
| Riflery | No | No | No |
| Rock Climbing | No | No | No |
| Rowing | No | No | |
| Rugby | No | No | |
| Sailing | No | No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
| Soccer | No | No | |
| Softball | No | No | |
| Squash | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | No | |
| Table Tennis | No | No | |
| Tennis | No | No | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
| Volleyball | No | No | |
| Weight Lifting | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | No | No | |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | Division 1 | ||
| Bowling | No | No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | No | No | |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | No | No | |
| Fencing | No | No | |
| Field Hockey | Division 1 | ||
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | No | No | |
| Ice Hockey | Division 1 | ||
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | No | No | |
| Racquetball | No | No | No |
| Riflery | No | No | No |
| Rock Climbing | No | No | No |
| Rowing | No | No | |
| Rugby | No | No | |
| Sailing | No | No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | |
| Skiing (downhill) | No | No | |
| Soccer | Division 1 | ||
| Softball | Division 1 | ||
| Squash | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | Division 1 | No | |
| Table Tennis | No | No | |
| Tennis | No | No | |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | No | No | |
| Volleyball | No | No | |
| Weight Lifting | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | No | No |
Faculty
842
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 517
Part-time - 325
Male - 430
Female - 412
University of Maine