About University of Maine

Founded in 1862, University of Maine. is a Public college. Located in Maine, which is a city setting in Maine, the campus itself is Suburban. The campus is home to 9,323 full time undergraduate students, and 1,896 full time graduate students.

The University of Maine Academic calendar runs on a Semester basis. In the school year the student to faculty ratio was 16:1. There are 499 full time instructional teachers. Degrees awarded at University of Maine include: Bachelor's Degree, Masters Degree, Post-master's certificate, Doctor's degree.

Quick Facts

Acceptance Rate89%
Application Deadline
Application Fee40
SAT Range950-1190
ACT Range21-26

Admissions at are considered Less Selective, with ,74% of all applicants being admitted.

In the school year, of the students who applied to the school, only 17 of those who were admitted eventually ended up enrolling.

86% of incoming freshmen are in the top half of their high school class. 51% were in the top quarter, and 21% were in the top tenth. You can apply online.

STUDENT LIFE

We asked, and students answered these important questions about student life at University of Maine.

3%
“We”re apathetic”
15%
“We know about current events and vote”
71%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
21%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
16%
“All the time, including weekends”
1%
“I”m always terrified”
3%
“I only go out in groups”
35%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
62%
“I feel extremely safe”
1%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
36%
“We bought the gear”
63%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
6%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
75%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
7%
“Available in class”
61%
“They keep regular office hours”
28%
“They”re always available”
1%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
69%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
7%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
4%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
43%
“We only party on weekends”
40%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
6%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
39%
“There might be people who do”
50%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”
3%
“We”re apathetic”
15%
“We know about current events and vote”
71%
“We participate and encourage others to get involved”
11%
“There”s nothing we won”t protest”
3%
“We save it for the classroom”
21%
“Sometimes, but not often”
60%
“There”s usually intelligent conversation to be found”
16%
“All the time, including weekends”
1%
“I”m always terrified”
3%
“I only go out in groups”
35%
“I usually let someone know where I”m going”
62%
“I feel extremely safe”
1%
“We don”t play sports”
0%
“We play recreationally”
36%
“We bought the gear”
63%
“We live for the big game”
5%
“It”s not really our thing”
6%
“Occasinally we gallery crawl”
75%
“There are a variety of opportunities”
14%
“We”re a very artistic group”
5%
“Haven”t met them”
7%
“Available in class”
61%
“They keep regular office hours”
28%
“They”re always available”
1%
“No greek life, but other groups to join”
22%
“There is some involvement, but not a lot”
69%
“Plenty of people join a sorority or fraternity”
7%
“It”s everything. If you”re not greek, you”re a geek”
4%
“We”re not into drinking at all”
13%
“Maybe a little, but it”s not a big thing”
43%
“We only party on weekends”
40%
“There”s some drinking happening every night”
6%
“Never, we”re here to learn”
39%
“There might be people who do”
50%
“People are known to partake on weekends”
5%
“There”s a huge drug scene”

University of Maine REVIEWS

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  • How would you rate on-campus housing?

    170 Students rated on-campus housing 3.3 stars. 6 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate off-campus housing?

    130 Students rated off-campus housing 3.7 stars. 0 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus food?

    179 Students rated campus food 3.2 stars. 10 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate campus facilities?

    181 Students rated campus facilities 3.8 stars. 24 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate class size?

    182 Students rated class size 3.7 stars. 19 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate school activities?

    182 Students rated school activities 4.1 stars. 41 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate local services?

    182 Students rated local services 3.7 stars. 29 % gave the school a 5.0.

  • How would you rate academics?

    182 Students rated academics 3.7 stars. 20 % gave the school a 5.0.

What's your overall opinion of University of Maine?

85 Students rated University of Maine

Candy

The University of Maine is a good, cold place to be. There's a good atmosphere around autumn, but winter is rather mellow. The food is definitely edible; however, contrary to popular belief, eating the same things for months in a row isn't the most amusing thing. There is always something going on during the weekend and there's a large chance the police will be attending as well. Somehow, they are always fashionably late and make quite the entrance. The sports culture in UMaine is definitely alive. You'd be surprised how many loyal fans are willing to stick it out in freezing temperatures with enough energy to cheer every play during football games. These all make this university what it is. The harsh winter gives chance for more academic focus, and the meal plans ensure the validity of freshman fifteen. Everyone is friendly, including the police, and school spirit really brings everyone together. This is somewhere I've become very comfortable and happy in, despite the cold.

Elliott

I love being part of the University of Maine student body. However, I see many opportunities within the school where they could truly excel about other New England schools. The school could be doing so much more with their farm facilities, and kitchens. There could be a real relationship within the two, however the University doesn't use Witter to it's full extent.

Jessie

The worst experience of my entire life was making the mistake to go to the compass in Augusta. One person owns the whole compass a bully named Roger Mackbach who regularly uses racials slurs said he hates gay people and women violently kicks doors and will get anyone fired if he don't like them he is a horrible human being he owns the whole school allocates money from the school to pay for all of his food and has said how much he hates black people

Nicholas

It isn't hard to make amazing friends. I came from Rhode Island not knowing a single person that was going to attend UMaine with me and now that I'm back at home I miss being north. The academics are challenging but do-able, and they have over 200 different clubs/organizations to join.

University of Maine FAQS

  1. What is the Acceptance Rate at University of Maine?

    The fall 2020 acceptance rate for University of Maine is 89%. That means, out of _____ applications received in 2020 , _____ students were offered admission. The number of males who applied was _____ vs the number of females which was _____.

  2. What should every freshman at your school know before they start?

    Be yourself. It sounds cliche but it's true. It is very easy to lose yourself when you change locations and meet new people. You want them to like you, you want them to accept you so you compromise with yourself and change who you are. Don't. Root yourself in something as simple as writing. Or running. Or painting. Anything that is special to you and cannot be tainted by others. Keep part of you tucked away for you, for the moments you need to remember yourself. Also, just get the damn tattoo.

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  3. Describe the students at your school.

    They seem to pretty cool. Just remember, if you are struggling, they probably are too so chances are asking for help may be the best way to build friendships.

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  4. Here's your chance: Say anything about your college!

    What's unique about the University of Maine compared to other schools I considered and attended is that people, faculty and students alike, are usually so friendly. Campus always feels inviting and safe, it's just big enough so I don't always know everyone but small enough so that I always know at least one friendly face in the room from another class or a club I'm involved in.

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  5. What do you consider the worst thing about your school? Why?

    It isn't that big of a deal but some of the ways buisiness gets handled around here is a bit off. By that I mean they sell more parking permits than spaces (assuming everyone won't be on campus at the same time) and there are some issues that aren't resolved in the way they should be. However, with the economy looking the way it does I can completely understand that most of these decisions are being made to counter-act the budget deficit.

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  6. What are the academics like at your school?

    As a journalism major, I had the chance to write for the newspaper, work with the television channel and do a little radio. I felt that academically I could really excel because I was allowed to try a little of everything.

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  7. What is your overall opinion of this school?

    I love the fact that UMaine has so many student organizations. I have been so involved with everything from rugby to human rights to speech and debate.

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  8. What kind of person should not attend this school?

    The type of person who should attend this school are people willing to put effort into their studies and who want to learn. It also helps if you don't mind a lot of rain and mud, just from a weather perspective.

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  9. Describe how your school looks to someone who's never seen it.

    Umaine is a unique Learning community tucked in North-Central Maine.

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  10. What's unique about your campus?

    The sense of community is the best part of Umaine. Community made it feel like home.

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  11. What kind of person should attend this school?

    I think a person who enoys the outdoors would be best suited to attend the University of Maine. There are so mnay outdoor excursion opportunities on campus and the surrounding areas. Also, if you're interested in business or engineering, those programs are very strong.

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  12. What are the most popular student activities/groups?

    I am a resident assistant, and therefore am very involved with UMaine's social life. We always have something going on, whether it's a concert or a student-lead event or just going to the hockey games.

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  13. What's the most frustrating thing about your school?

    the most frustrating thing about Umaine is the parking situation. They continue to take away commuter parkin to allow more space for residents, and all it does is creates a major hassle for those that do not live on campus.

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  14. What's the one thing you wish someone had told you about freshman year?

    I wish that I had known how stubborn people are at the Financial Aid office. I wish I had known how difficult it was to program in scholarships that I ad received as well as dealing with a new web design that really did not make any sense at all.

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  15. Describe your favorite campus traditions.

    The University of Maine is know for its College of Engineering. There are many things to do on campus. CAB has some kind of event everynight, however they tend to be boring. There is always a party! Usually at the Frats but you can always find one. OT is the biggest and most expensive place for apartments, but its close to camus and only students live there. The dorms are great for your first year or so, but after that everyone gets an apartment! The rooms are big and they have nice ferniture.

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  16. What is the stereotype of students at your school?

    You've got a range. You have the kids from southern Maine who are "stuck-up" brand-name wearing, and then you have the kids from the north who are potatoe farming hicks. You've got your typical frat boys who rage and the soririty girls who haze and wear letters 24/7. You've got your outdoors kids and your video gamers. There's really every type of student here.

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  17. Is the stereotype of students at your school accurate?

    Yes and No. UMaine students do keep to themselves, but I have found a lot of really great people here. Also, many of my friends are out-of-staters.

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  18. What is the stereotype of students at your school? Is this stereotype accurate?

    The biggest negative stereotype that I have seen is that everyone is from away. Coming from Wisconsin, I knew I was going to a public state school, and most state schools have a majority of in state students.

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  19. What do you brag about most when you tell your friends about your school?

    I brag about our campus. It's beautiful any time of year and always filled with friendly and helpful people. There is more to college than just the studies and our campus always has something to do!

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  20. Why did you decide to go to this school?

    I love it here! UMaine is absolutely home away from home! No place has this much going on and yet still allows at least half the campus to know your name at the same time. We're big, but we're still small and "homey" too. It's the perfect balance!

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  21. What are your classes like?

    Classes here at Maine tend to be somewhat smaller. Because the university only has about 10,000 students it allows for the students to be well spaced out with all the majors offered. I feel this is a key aspect for the university because it allows professors to have more one on one time with the students!

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Student Body

Students

47%

female

53%

male

9,323

Total Undergrad Enrollment

1,896

Total Grad Students

42%

Out-Of-State

56%

In-State

2%

International

Organizations

234

Student Organizations

5

Fraternities

7

Sororities

Housing

Yes

On-Campus Housing

31%

of students living on campus

Student Diversity

% American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
% Asian/Pacific Islander
2%
% Black or African-American
2%
% Hispanic/Latino
3%
% White or Caucasian
81%

TUITION & AID

All students must apply yearly for financial aid. This process starts with the FAFSA. Though financial aid deadlines vary by school, it is a good idea to apply as soon as possible. For the upcoming school year, you can apply as early as October 1 for the FAFSA. Additional school aid will be dependent on the FAFSA results.

95% of students attending University of Maine receive some sort of financial aid. 36% were awarded federal grants. While 69% received federal loans. Many students do also need to apply for additional private student loans.

Cost Out of State

$29,498

Tuition and fees(Out of state)

$1,000

Books and Supplies

$10,164

Room and Board

40,662

Total On Campus

Actual Cost By Income Level(W/Financial Aid)

Family Income
Cost
$0 - $30K
$12,638
$30 - $48K
$12,509
$48 - $75K
$15,697
$75 - $110K
$18,364
$110K & UP
$19,406

We use student reviews and the most current publicly available data on our school pages. As such, we don't typically remove or edit college information. Sources for school statistics and data include the U.S. Department of Education's National Center for Education Statistics and the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System. Portions of college data include copyrighted material, which is reproduced on this website by permission of Wintergreen Orchard House, a division of Carnegie Communications. © 2009-2016 by Wintergreen Orchard House. All rights reserved.

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