University of Maine

Orono, Maine

PublicBachelor's to graduateFounded 1865Small suburbSEVP certified

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About

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. The University of Maine offers over 90 undergraduate major programs organized in five colleges: the College of Education and Human Development; the College of Engineering; the Honors College; the College of Liberal Arts and Sciences; and the College of Earth, Life, and Health Sciences. UMaine also is home to the Honors College, one of the nation's oldest honors programs. With an enrollment of approximately 11,500 students, UMaine is the state's largest college or university.

Cost per year

Tuition and fees (out of state): US$37,910
Estimated total for international students: US$53,312
Tuition and fees (in state, for comparison): US$13,760
Total cost for in-state students: US$29,162

Net price calculatorgo.umaine.edu

International students at public universities pay the out-of-state rate. The estimated total adds housing, food and books to that tuition; it is derived from Scorecard figures, so check the university's own cost page.

Students

Undergraduates: 8,496
Graduate students: 2,428
International undergraduates: 2%
Students per teacher: 15 to 1

Admissions

Admission rate: 97%

Test scores show the middle 50% of admitted students.

Outcomes

Graduation rate: 57%
Median earnings 10 years after starting: US$59,140

Earnings are for students who received US federal aid, so they may not reflect international graduates.

Programmes (250)

Bachelor's degrees76 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Production OperationsAllied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment ProfessionsAnimal SciencesAnthropologyApplied Horticulture and Horticultural Business ServicesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBotany/Plant BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness/Managerial EconomicsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringCivil Engineering Technologies/TechniciansClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyClinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied ProfessionsCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceConstruction EngineeringConstruction Engineering Technology/TechnicianDrama/Theatre Arts and StagecraftEcology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population BiologyEconomicsEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering PhysicsEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEngineering, GeneralEngineering-Related Technologies/TechniciansEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFinance and Financial Management ServicesFine and Studio ArtsForestryGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational Relations and National Security StudiesJournalismLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Information Systems and ServicesMarine SciencesMarketingMathematicsMechanical EngineeringMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchNutrition SciencesParks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities ManagementParks, Recreation, and Leisure StudiesPhilosophyPhysicsPolitical Science and GovernmentPsychology, GeneralRadio, Television, and Digital CommunicationRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSociologySports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/FitnessStatisticsSurveying EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasWildlife and Wildlands Science and ManagementZoology/Animal Biology

Master's degrees59 subjects

Accounting and Related ServicesAgricultural Production OperationsAnimal SciencesAnthropologyBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiology, GeneralBiomathematics, Bioinformatics, and Computational BiologyBiomedical/Medical EngineeringBotany/Plant BiologyBusiness Administration, Management and OperationsChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringCommunication Disorders Sciences and ServicesCommunication and Media StudiesComputational ScienceComputer EngineeringComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionEconomicsEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringElectrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/TechniciansEngineering PhysicsEngineering Technologies/Technicians, GeneralEnglish Language and Literature, GeneralEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFine and Studio ArtsFood Science and TechnologyForestryGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related ServicesInternational/Globalization StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMarine SciencesMaritime StudiesMechanical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyMulti/Interdisciplinary Studies, OtherMusicNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPhysicsPlant SciencesPsychology, GeneralRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingRomance Languages, Literatures, and LinguisticsSocial WorkSpecial Education and TeachingStatisticsStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSurveying EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasWildlife and Wildlands Science and ManagementZoology/Animal Biology

Doctoral degrees40 subjects

Agricultural Production OperationsAnthropologyAnthrozoologyBehavioral SciencesBiochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular BiologyBiological and Physical SciencesBiology, GeneralBiomedical/Medical EngineeringChemical EngineeringChemistryCivil EngineeringClassical and Ancient StudiesCommunication and Media StudiesComputer ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCultural Studies/Critical Theory and AnalysisEducation, GeneralEducational Administration and SupervisionElectrical, Electronics, and Communications EngineeringEnvironmental/Natural Resources Management and PolicyFood Science and TechnologyForestryGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesHistoryIntercultural/Multicultural and Diversity StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMarine SciencesMechanical EngineeringMicrobiological Sciences and ImmunologyNatural Resources Conservation and ResearchPeace Studies and Conflict ResolutionPhysicsPlant SciencesPsychology, GeneralPsychology, OtherScience, Technology and SocietyStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasWildlife and Wildlands Science and ManagementZoology/Animal Biology

Associate's degrees3 subjects

Entrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesParks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies

Undergraduate certificates15 subjects

Business/Commerce, GeneralClinical, Counseling and Applied PsychologyConstruction EngineeringEducation, GeneralEngineering-Related Technologies/TechniciansEntrepreneurial and Small Business OperationsFine and Studio ArtsGeography and CartographyHuman Resources Management and ServicesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesMental and Social Health Services and Allied ProfessionsPsychology, GeneralRehabilitation and Therapeutic ProfessionsScience Technologies/Technicians, GeneralSurveying Engineering

Post-baccalaureate certificates22 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherComputational ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralCurriculum and InstructionEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational/Instructional Media DesignEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFood Science and TechnologyFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGerontologyInformation Science/StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsPublic HealthSpecial Education and TeachingSurveying EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas

Graduate certificates35 subjects

Business Administration, Management and OperationsBusiness, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, OtherComputational ScienceComputer and Information Sciences, GeneralConstruction EngineeringCurriculum and InstructionEducation, GeneralEducation, OtherEducational Administration and SupervisionEducational Assessment, Evaluation, and ResearchEducational/Instructional Media DesignEngineering, OtherEngineering-Related FieldsEthnic, Cultural Minority, Gender, and Group StudiesFine and Studio ArtsFood Science and TechnologyFoods, Nutrition, and Related ServicesGeography and CartographyGeological and Earth Sciences/GeosciencesGerontologyHealth Professions Education, Ethics, and HumanitiesHealth and Medical Administrative ServicesInformation Science/StudiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesManagement Sciences and Quantitative MethodsMaterials EngineeringMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/TechniciansPublic HealthRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical NursingSpecial Education and TeachingStudent Counseling and Personnel ServicesSurveying EngineeringTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and MethodsTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject AreasTeaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language

Subjects and degree levels reported to the US Department of Education. See the university's course catalogue for course-by-course details.