University of Maine
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 8,496 students.
About This School
University of Maine is a public institution located in Orono, Maine with approximately 8,496 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Maine has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The average net price after financial aid is $17,510 per year. The graduation rate is 55%, 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.
Popular Programs
Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Admissions
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
Financial Aid
Full Cost
After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 22% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
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
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (8,496 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Other Schools in Maine
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New Gloucester, ME · Private nonprofit
Southern Maine Community College
South Portland, ME · Public
University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · Public
Central Maine Community College
Auburn, ME · Public
University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME · Public
Husson University
Bangor, ME · Private nonprofit
Sources & Methodology
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.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- 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.
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