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University of Maine

Orono, ME·Public·8,341 students
Last updated: March 22, 2026

A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and in-state Maine residents. no major red flags in the data. a public school with 8,341 students.

96%
Accept
8,341
Students
$18,045
Net Price
56%
Grad Rate
$48,300
Earnings
10 yr
$16,750
Debt

About This School

University of Maine is a public institution located in Orono, Maine with approximately 8,341 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Maine has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 96%. The average net price after financial aid is $18,045 per year. The graduation rate is 56%, and the typical graduate earns $48,300 within 10 years of enrollment.

The University of Maine (UMaine) is a public land-grant research university in Orono, Maine, United States. It was established in 1865 as the land-grant college of Maine and is the flagship university of the University of Maine System. It is classified among "R1: Doctoral Universities – Very high research activity".

The numbers tell a mixed story here: at $18,045/year average net price and only $16,750 in median debt at graduation, UMaine is genuinely affordable, and its R1 research designation means real academic resources for a public flagship. However, the 56% graduation rate is a real concern — nearly half of students who start here don't finish — and median earnings of $48,300 a decade out are modest, so you'll want to be intentional about your major and career planning. Worth considering if you're drawn to programs in engineering, forestry, or marine sciences and you're confident you'll stay the course, but go in with eyes open about that retention trend.

Founded
1865
Setting
Small suburb

Popular Programs

Business & Marketing17%
Engineering13%
Education9%
Biological Sciences8%
Social Sciences6%
Psychology6%
Health Professions5%
Communications3%

Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.

Notable Alumni

Stephen KingTony ShalhoubLois LowryOlympia SnoweRick CarlislePaul LePagePaul KariyaRudy ValléeLawrence BenderGustav NyquistElmer Drew MerrillJohn Baldacci

Source: Wikidata. Used for context only.

Admissions

SAT Scores

Average CompositeN/A

ACT Scores

Midpoint Composite26

Cost & Financial Aid

In-State Tuition
$12,606
Out-of-State Tuition
$35,346
Avg Net Price
$18,045
after aid

Financial Aid

Students receiving Pell Grants22%
Median debt at graduation$16,750

Full Cost

After Graduation

Graduation Rate
56%
within 6 years
Retention Rate
77%
freshmen returning
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,300
after enrollment
Median Debt
$16,750
at graduation

Will This School Pay Off?

Median Debt
$16,750
at graduation
Earnings (6 yr)
$37,400
after enrollment
Earnings (10 yr)
$48,300
after enrollment
Earnings-to-Debt Ratio: 2.9x

Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.

Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.

Student Body

White83%
Black2%
Hispanic/Latino5%
Asian2%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,341 undergraduates).

Contact & Location

Address

University of Maine

168 College Avenue

Orono, ME 04469

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Sources & Methodology

Data

Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.

Contextual Enrichment

School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.

Important Caveats
  • Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
  • Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
  • Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
  • Contact the school directly for current admissions requirements and costs.
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