Description
The university is committed to developing and sustaining a multicultural and pluralistic educational community that encourages the full participation of all of its members. An attractive campus and quality cultural, social, recreational, and athletic programs are offered to complement and extend the learning environment.At UMaine, you'll enjoy the world through 88 bachelor's degree programs, 64 master's degree programs, and 25 doctoral programs. Our library is ranked among the top in the country, we have one of the nation's oldest and most prestigious Honors College programs, and our students enjoy hands-on research, even at the undergraduate level.
Located in the town of Orono along the banks of the Stillwater River, the University of Maine offers a strong traditional education at an affordable price. You're in a great place here. UMaine is one of New England's premier universities. We help students create success stories—with a wide variety of programs and opportunities—and we do so with world-class faculty members, nationally recognized research; first-rate facilities; a friendly, safe atmosphere; and easy access to some of the best year-round recreation sites in the nation.
Quick Facts
Location
Northeast
Setting
Small Town Setting
Type
Public
Size
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot
Black Bears
Website
On-Campus Housing Available
Yes
In-State Tuition
$9,626
Out-of-State Tuition
$24,776
Selectivity
Selective
Enrollment
11,745
Students
- Full-Time Undergrad Students
- 9,667
- Freshman Class
- 2,082
- Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
- 11,745
Undergraduate vs. Graduate
- Undergraduate
- 82%
- Graduate
- 18%
Full-Time vs. Part-time Students
- Full-Time
- 95%
- Part-Time
- 5%
Students Coming From In-State vs. Out-of-State
- In-State
- 80%
- Out-of-State
- 20%
Gender of Students
- Women
- 50%
- Men
- 50%
Ethnic Diversity
- African-American
- 1%
- Asian
- 1%
- Caucasian
- 79%
- Other
- 19%
Students State Origin
- Maine
- 80%
- Massachusetts
- 6%
- New Hampshire
- 2%
- Connecticut
- 2%
- New Jersey
- 1%
- Other
- 9%
International Students
- International
- 2%
- Domestic
- 98%