What SAT score do I need for University of Maine?

University of Maine's middle 50% SAT range is 1110 to 1230. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Maine?

University of Maine admits roughly 97% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.

What does University of Maine actually cost after financial aid?

Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $17,510 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.

Is University of Maine a reach, match, or safety for me?

Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Maine as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

University of Maine Acceptance Rate: 96.6% (2026) & How to Get In

University of Maine

Orono, ME · Northeast

University of Maine has an acceptance rate of 96.6% and a middle-50% SAT range of 1110-1230. The numbers below show who gets in and what it costs.

Acceptance rate: 96.6%
SAT mid-50: 1110-1230
Cost after aid: $17,510
Graduation rate: 55%

What University of Maine says matters

How University of Maine rates each admissions factor in its Common Data Set, with the full published numbers below.

Acceptance rate: 97%; 13,572 of 14,044
Yield: 15%; 2,093 enrolled
SAT mid-50: 1060-1280
ACT mid-50: 21-30
CDS year: 2024-25

Acceptance rate by gender

Men: 96%5,759 of 5,991
Women: 97%7,729 of 7,966

Very important

Rigor of secondary school record
Class rank
Academic GPA

Important

Application essay
Recommendations

Considered

Interview
Extracurricular activities
Talent or ability
Character or personal qualities
Volunteer work
Work experience

Not considered

Standardized test scores
First generation
Alumni relation
Geographical residence
State residency
Religious affiliation or commitment
Level of applicant's interest

The full Common Data Set

Every figure University of Maine published for 2024-25, section by section.

First-Time, First-Year Admission151

Entrance Exams

Institutional Exam: X
Does your institution make use of SAT or ACT scores in admission decisions for first-time, first-year, degree-seeking applicants?: No

Applications

Total first-time, first-year men who applied: 5,991
Total first-time, first-year women who applied: 7,966
Total first-time, first-year another gender who applied: 52
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who applied: 35
Total first-time, first-year men who were admitted: 5,759
Total first-time, first-year women who were admitted: 7,729
Total first-time, first-year another gender who were admitted: 52
Total first-time, first-year unknown gender who were admitted: 32
Total full-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 1,041
Total part-time, first-time, first-year men who enrolled: 23
Total full-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 956
Total part-time, first-time, first-year women who enrolled: 21
Total full-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 44
Total part-time, first-time, first-year another gender who enrolled: 0
Total full-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 7
Total part-time, first-time, first-year unknown gender who enrolled: 1
Total first-time, first-year students who applied: 14,044
Total first-time, first-year students who were admitted: 13,572
Total first-time, first-year students who enrolled: 2,093
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 3,809
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 3,743
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 1,349
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 9,424
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 9,202
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 715
Total first-time, first-year who applied: 811
Total first-time, first-year who were admitted: 627
Total first-time, first-year who enrolled: 29

Wait List

Do you have a policy of placing students on a waiting list?: Yes

Admissions Requirements

Total academic units: 15
English: 4
Mathematics: 3
Science: 2
Of these, units that must be lab: 2
Social studies: 2
Academic electives: 4
Total academic units: 21
English: 4
Mathematics: 4
Science: 4
Of these, units that must be lab: 3
Foreign language: 2
Social studies: 2
History: 1
Academic electives: 4

Basis for Selection

Rigor of secondary school record: Very Important
Class rank: Very Important
Academic GPA: Very Important
Standardized test scores: Not Considered
Application Essay: Important
Recommendation(s): Important
Interview: Considered
Extracurricular activities: Considered
Talent/ability: Considered
Character/personal qualities: Considered
First generation: Not Considered
Alumni/ae relation: Not Considered
Geographical residence: Not Considered
State residency: Not Considered
Religious affiliation/commitment: Not Considered
Volunteer work: Considered
Work experience: Considered
Level of applicant’s interest: Not Considered

First-time, first-year Profile

Submitting SAT Scores: 0.16
Submitting ACT Scores: 0.02
Submitting SAT Scores: 339
Submitting ACT Scores: 49
SAT Composite: 25th Percentile: 1,060
SAT Composite: 50th Percentile: 1,190
SAT Composite: 75th Percentile: 1,280
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 25th Percentile: 530
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 50th Percentile: 590
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 75th Percentile: 650
SAT Math: 25th Percentile: 520
SAT Math: 50th Percentile: 590
SAT Math: 75th Percentile: 640
ACT Composite: 25th Percentile: 21%
ACT Composite: 50th Percentile: 26%
ACT Composite: 75th Percentile: 30%
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 700-800: 11.2
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 600-699: 38.5
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 500-599: 39.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 400-499: 10.7
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 300-399: 0.3
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: 200-299: 0
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing: Total: 100
SAT Math: 700-800: 10.4
SAT Math: 600-699: 36.7
SAT Math: 500-599: 37.6
SAT Math: 400-499: 12.2
SAT Math: 300-399: 3
SAT Math: 200-299: 0
SAT Math: Total: 100
SAT Composite: 1400-1600: 8.4
SAT Composite: 1200-1399: 39.1
SAT Composite: 1000-1199: 38.2
SAT Composite: 800-999: 14
SAT Composite: 600-799: 0.3
SAT Composite: 400-599: 0
SAT Composite: Total: 100
ACT Composite: 30-36: 37.8
ACT Composite: 24-29: 33.3
ACT Composite: 18-23: 24.4
ACT Composite: 12-17: 4.4
ACT Composite: Total: 100
Percent in top tenth of high school graduating class: 18%
Percent in top quarter of high school graduating class: 43%
Percent in top half of high school graduating class: 76%
Percent in bottom half of high school graduating class: 24%
Percent in bottom quarter of high school graduating class: 7.0%
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school class rank:: 49%
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 20%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 28%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 22%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 11%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 9.0%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 8.5%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 1.6%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 0
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 9.9%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 21%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 26%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 18%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 11%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 3.0%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 30%
Total: 100
Percent who had GPA of 4.0: 12%
Percent who had GPA between 3.75 and 3.99: 22%
Percent who had GPA between 3.50 and 3.74: 25%
Percent who had GPA between 3.25 and 3.49: 17%
Percent who had GPA between 3.00 and 3.24: 10%
Percent who had GPA between 2.50 and 2.99: 11%
Percent who had GPA between 2.0 and 2.49: 2.7%
Percent who had GPA between 1.0 and 1.99: 20%
Total: 100
Average high school GPA of all degree-seeking, first-time, first-year students who submitted GPA:: 3.49
Percent of total first-time, first-year students who submitted high school GPA:: 99%

Admission Policies

Does your institution have an application fee?: Yes
Does your institution have an application closing date?: Yes
Are first-time, first-year students accepted for terms other than the fall?: Yes
Yes, on a rolling basis:: X
Does your institution allow students to postpone enrollment after admission?: Yes
If yes, maximum period of postponement:: 2 Semesters
Does your institution allow high school students to enroll as full-time, first-time, first-year students one year or more before high school graduation?: Yes
Does your institution offer an early decision plan (an admission plan that permits students to apply and be notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date and that asks students to commit to attending if accepted) for first-time, first-year applicants for fall enrollment?: Yes
Do you have a nonbinding early action plan whereby students are notified of an admission decision well in advance of the regular notification date but do not have to commit to attending your college?: Yes

Transfer Admission36

Fall Applicants

Does your institution enroll transfer students? (If no, please skip to Section E): Yes
Men: 620
Women: 607
Another Gender: 6
Unknown: 1,261
Total: 549
Men: 544
Women: 6
Another Gender: 1,123
Unknown: 271
Total: 220
Men: 6
Women: 508

Application for Admission

Fall: X
Spring: X
Summer: X
Must a transfer applicant have a minimum number of credits completed or else must apply as an entering first-year student?: Yes
High school transcript: Required of Some
College transcript(s): Required of All
Essay or personal statement: Not Required
Interview: Not Required
Standardized test scores: Not Required
Statement of good standing from prior institution(s): Not Required
If a minimum college grade point average is required of transfer applicants, specify (on a 4.0 scale):: 2
List any other application requirements specific to transfer applicants:: D9 List application priority, closing, notification, and candidate reply dates for transfer students. If applications are reviewed on a continuous or rolling basis, place a check mark in the “Rolling admission” column.
Fall: 3
Winter: 1
Fall: 12
Winter: 1
Does an open admission policy, if reported, apply to transfer students?: No
Describe additional requirements for transfer admission, if applicable:: - D12 Report the lowest grade earned for any course that may be transferred for credit: C- Number Unit Type - D13 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a two-year institution: Number Unit Type - D14 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred from a four-year institution: - D15 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn an associate degree: - D16 Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor's degree: 30.00 - D17 Describe other transfer credit policies: ## D18-D22: Military Service Transfer Credit Policies - D18 Does your institution accept the following military/veteran transfer credits: Yes No Number Unit Type - D19 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on military education evaluated by the American Council on Education (ACE): Number Unit Type - D20 Maximum number of credits or courses that may be transferred based on Department of Defense supported prior learning assessments (College Level Examination Program (CLEP) or DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST)): Yes No D21 ## D22 Describe other military/veteran transfer credit policies unique to your institution: ##

Transfer Credit Policies

Minimum number of credits that transfers must complete at your institution to earn a bachelor’s degree:: 30
American Council on Education (ACE): Yes
College Level Examination Program (CLEP): Yes
DANTES Subject Standardized Tests (DSST): Yes
If yes, please provide the URL where the policy can be located:: https://go.umaine.edu/transfer-to-umaine/

Academic Offerings and Policies18

Special Study Options

Accelerated program: X
Distance learning: X
Double major: X
Dual enrollment: X
English as a Second Language (ESL): X
Exchange student program (domestic): X
Honors Program: X
Independent study: X
Internships: X
Liberal arts/career combination: X
Study abroad: X
Teacher certification program: X

Required Course Work

Arts/fine arts: X
English (including composition): X
Humanities: X
Mathematics: X
Sciences (biological or physical): X
Social science: X

Student Life36

Percent Participating

Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 34%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 11%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 90%
Percent who are from out of state (exclude international/nonresidents from the numerator and denominator): 36%
Percent who live off campus or commute: 58%
Percent of students age 25 and older: 10%

Average Age

Average age of full-time students: 18
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 18
Average age of full-time students: 20
Average age of all students (full- and part-time): 21

Activities Offered

Campus Ministries: X
Choral groups: X
Concert band: X
Dance: X
Drama/theater: X
International Student Organization: X
Jazz band: X
Literary magazine: X
Marching band: X
Model UN: X
Music ensembles: X
Opera: X
Pep band: X
Radio station: X
Student government: X
Student newspaper: X
Student-run film society: X
Symphony orchestra: X

Housing

Coed dorms: X
Apartments for married students: X
Apartments for single students: X
Special housing for disabled students: X
Special housing for international students: X
Fraternity/sorority housing: X
Theme housing: X
Living Learning Communities: X

Annual Expenses25

Information

Please provide the URL of your institution’s net price calculator:: https://go.umaine.edu/netpricecalculator/
If your institution's 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance are not available at this time please respond.: X
Please provide an approximate date (i.e., month/day) when your institution's final 2025-2026 academic year costs of attendance will be available:: 5/1/2025

All Institutions Expenses

Required Fees:: 966
Food and housing (on-campus):: 13410
Housing Only (on-campus):: 6670
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6740
Required Fees:: 966
Food and housing (on-campus):: 13410
Housing Only (on-campus):: 6670
Food Only (on-campus meal plan):: 6740

Credits per Term

Minimum: 15

Tuition Policies

Do tuition and fees vary by year of study (e.g., sophomore, junior, senior)?: No
Do tuition and fees vary by undergraduate instructional program?: Yes
If yes, what percentage of full-time undergraduates pay more than the tuition and fees reported in G1?: 38%

Estimated Expenses

Books and supplies:: 1000
Transportation:: 2270
Books and supplies:: 1000
Transportation: 2270
Books and supplies:: 1000
Transportation:: 2270

Per-Credit-Hour Charges

PUBLIC INSTITUTIONS:: 412.00
In-district:: 412.00
In-state (out-of-district):: 1193.00
Out-of-state:: 1193.00

Financial Aid124

Students Awarded Non-need-based Aid

N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 739
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 9,432
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 56
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 18,712
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 2,730
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 9,159
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 212
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 20,033
N. Number of students in line a who had no financial need and who were awarded institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid (exclude those who were awarded athletic awards and tuition benefits): 212
O. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based scholarship and grant aid awarded to students in line n: 3,793
P. Number of students in line a who were awarded an institutional non-need-based athletic scholarship or grant: 5
Q. Average dollar amount of institutional non-need-based athletic scholarships and grants awarded to students in line p: 16,630

Reporting Year

2024-2025: 2024-2025 estimated
2023-2024 Final: X

Methodology

Both FM and IM: 16426629

Need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 4690983
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 28689167
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 4129086
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 53935865
Total Scholarships/Grants: 25940053
Student loans from all sources (excluding parent loans): 2790316
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 28730369
Total Self-Help: 3136276
Parent Loans: 2824446
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 1010703
Athletic Awards: 37724

Non-need-based Aid Awarded

Federal: 40000
State all states, not only the state in which your institution is located: 29119462
Institutional: Endowed scholarships, annual gifts and tuition funded grants, awarded by the college, excluding athletic aid and tuition waivers (which are reported below).: 2629627
Scholarships/grants from external sources (e.g. Kiwanis, National Merit) not awarded by the college: 31826813
Total Scholarships/Grants: 26893237
State and other (e.g., institutional) work-study/employment (Note: Excludes Federal Work-Study captured above.): 26893237
Total Self-Help: 5870760
Parent Loans: 2375401
Tuition Waivers Note: Reporting is optional. Report tuition waivers in this row if you choose to report them. Do not report tuition waivers elsewhere.: 4330186

Students Awarded Aid

A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 2,044
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 1,835
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 1,266
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 1,264
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 1,250
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 881
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 231
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 391
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 78%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 19615
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 14359
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4231
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 3164
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 7,449
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 5,923
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 4,151
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 4,120
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 3,961
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 3,073
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 633
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 1,116
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 75%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 18273
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 12917
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4965
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4122
A. Number of degree-seeking undergraduate students (CDS Item B1 if reporting on Fall 2024 cohort): 1,047
B. Number of students in line a who applied for need-based financial aid: 558
C. Number of students in line b who were determined to have financial need: 405
D. Number of students in line c who were awarded any financial aid: 380
E. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based scholarship or grant aid: 337
F. Number of students in line d who were awarded any need-based self-help aid: 310
G. Number of students in line d who were awarded any non-need-based scholarship or grant aid: 37
H. Number of students in line d whose need was fully met (exclude PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 71
I. On average, the percentage of need that was met of students who were awarded any need-based aid. Exclude any aid that was awarded in excess of need as well as any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 65%
J. The average financial aid package of those in line d. Exclude any resources that were awarded to replace EFC (PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans): 12171
K. Average need-based scholarship and grant award of those in line e: 8114
L. Average need-based self-help award (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f: 4943
M. Average need-based loan (excluding PLUS loans, unsubsidized loans, and private alternative loans) of those in line f who were awarded a need-based loan: 4303

Source Type Loan

A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 801
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 781
C. Institutional loan programs.: 9
D. State loan programs.: 0
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 64.00
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 62.00
C. Institutional loan programs.: 1.00
D. State loan programs.: 0.00
A. Any loan program: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized, institutional, state, private loans that your institution is aware of, etc. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 34784
B. Federal loan programs: Federal Perkins, Federal Stafford Subsidized and Unsubsidized. Include both Federal Direct Student Loans and Federal Family Education Loans.: 21278
C. Institutional loan programs.: 3474
D. State loan programs.: 0

Aid to Nonresidents

Institutional need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
Institutional non-need-based scholarship or grant aid is available: X
If institutional financial aid is available for undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents, provide the number of undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents who were awarded need-based or non-need-based aid:: 137
Average dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 22,212
Total dollar amount of institutional financial aid awarded to undergraduate degree-seeking nonresidents:: 3,043,005

Financial Aid Forms

FAFSA: X

Financial Aid Deadlines

Priority date for filing required financial aid forms:: X
Deadline for filing required financial aid forms:: 3
No deadline for filing required forms (applications processed on a rolling basis): 1

Financial Aid Reply

Students must reply by (date):: 5
or within____weeks of notification.: 1

Aid Available

Federal Direct Subsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct Unsubsidized Stafford Loans: X
Federal Direct PLUS Loans: X
State Loans: X
College/university loans from institutional funds: X
Federal Pell Grants: X
Federal SEOG: X
State scholarships/grants: X
Private scholarships: X
College/university scholarship or grant aid from institutional funds: X

Institutional Aid

Academics: X
Alumni affiliation: X
Art: X
Athletics: X
Job skills: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X
Academics: X
Alumni affiliation: X
Art: X
Athletics: X
Job skills: X
Leadership: X
Music/drama: X
State/district residency: X
If your institution has recently implemented any major financial aid policy, program, or initiative to make your institution more affordable to incoming students such as replacing loans with grants, or waiving costs for families below a certain income level please provide details:: CDS-H Page 26 Common Data Set 2024-2025

Disciplinary Areas of Degrees Conferred45

Diploma/Certificates

Engineering: 2.9
Engineering technologies: 41.2
Liberal arts/general studies: 8.8
Parks and recreation: 11.1
Science technologies: 2.9
Psychology: 23.5
Social sciences: 14.7
Transportation and materials moving: 2.9
Visual and performing arts: 2.9
Health professions and related programs: 2.9
Business/marketing: 55.6
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Associate

Liberal arts/general studies: 33.3
Parks and recreation: 11.1
Visual and performing arts: 55.6
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Bachelors

Agriculture: 2.6
Natural resources and conservation: 5.5
Area, ethnic, and gender studies: 0.3
Communication/journalism: 3.4
Computer and information sciences: 2.4
Education: 8.4
Engineering: 11.9
Engineering technologies: 5.3
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics: 0.2
Family and consumer sciences: 2.4
English: 1.2
Liberal arts/general studies: 2.2
Biological/life sciences: 6.7
Mathematics and statistics: 0.5
Military science and military technologies: 28
Interdisciplinary studies: 4.2
Parks and recreation: 1.5
Philosophy and religious studies: 0.3
Physical sciences: 1.2
Science technologies: 2.9
Psychology: 5.2
Public administration and social services: 1.6
Social sciences: 6.6
Transportation and materials moving: 2
Visual and performing arts: 2
Health professions and related programs: 4.8
Business/marketing: 17.9
History: 1.5
TOTAL (should = 100%): 100%

Enrollment And Persistence127

Institutional Enrollment

Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: men: 1,040
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 120
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 2,623
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 43
Other first-year, degree-seeking: women: 3,793
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 1
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 71
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 115
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 115
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: women: 954
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: another gender: 90
Degree-seeking, first-time first-year students: unknown: 2,487
Other first-year, degree-seeking: another gender: 3,542
Other first-year, degree-seeking: unknown: 1
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 9
Total degree-seeking: unknown: 10
All other undergraduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total undergraduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 10
Total undergraduate students: another gender: 43
Total undergraduate students: unknown: 125
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 3
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 1
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Degree-seeking, first-time: unknown: 4
All other degree-seeking: unknown: 9,601
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: men: 2,428
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: women: 12,029
All other graduates enrolled in credit courses: unknown: 0
Total graduate Part-Time Students: unknown: 6
Total Graduate Students: unknown: 10
Total All Students: unknown: 135

All

Total graduate Full-Time Students: unknown: 4

Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic Category

Nonresidents: 29
Hispanic/Latino: 136
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 57
White, non-Hispanic: 1,672
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 21
Asian, non-Hispanic: 31
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 0
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 97
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 46
TOTAL: 2,089
Nonresidents: 165
Hispanic/Latino: 417
Black or African American, non-Hispanic: 171
White, non-Hispanic: 7,006
American Indian or Alaska Native, non-Hispanic: 75
Asian, non-Hispanic: 136
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander, non-Hispanic: 2
Two or more races, non-Hispanic: 350
Race and/or ethnicity unknown: 174
TOTAL: 8,496
TOTAL: 0

Persistence

Certificate/diploma: 34
Associate degrees: 9
Bachelor's degrees: 1,757
Postbachelor's certificates: 123
Master's degrees: 615
Post-Master's certificates: 24
Doctoral degrees – research/scholarship: 81

Graduation Rates

Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 734
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 540
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,027
Total: 2,301
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 2
Total: 4
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 733
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 539
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,025
Total: 2,297
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 205
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 221
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 523
Total: 949
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 74
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 65
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 118
Total: 257
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 25
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 16
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 16
Total: 57
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 304
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 302
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 657
Total: 1,263
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 41
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 56
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 64
Total: 55
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 771
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 541
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,020
Total: 2,332
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 1
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 1
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 0
Total: 2
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 770
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 540
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 1,020
Total: 2,330
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 228
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 221
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 483
Total: 932
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 94
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 73
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 144
Total: 311
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 31
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 13
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 27
Total: 71
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 353
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 307
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 654
Total: 1,314
Recipients of a Federal Pell Grant: 46
Recipients of a Subsidized Stafford Loan who did not receive a Pell Grant: 57
Students who did not receive either a Pell Grant or a subsidized Stafford Loan: 64
Total: 56
2021 Cohort: 0
2020 Cohort: 0

Instructional Faculty And Class Size41

Instructional Faculty

A. Total number of instructional faculty: 517
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 81
C. Total number who are women: 232
D. Total number who are men: 285
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 431
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 64
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 8
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 14
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 325
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 20
C. Total number who are women: 180
D. Total number who are men: 145
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 97%
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 123
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 40
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 65
A. Total number of instructional faculty: 842
B. Total number who are members of minority groups: 101
C. Total number who are women: 412
D. Total number who are men: 430
F. Total number with doctorate, or other terminal degree: 528
G. Total number whose highest degree is a master’s but not a terminal master’s: 187
H. Total number whose highest degree is a bachelor’s: 48
I. Total number whose highest degree is unknown or other (Note: Items f, g, h, and i must sum up to item a.): 79

Student to Faculty Ratio

Fall 2024 Student to Faculty ratio: 15

Undergraduate Class Size

2-9: 93
10-19: 93
20-29: 299
30-39: 237
40-49: 102
50-99: 73
100+: 96
Total: 41
2-9: 61
10-19: 61
20-29: 239
30-39: 169
40-49: 22
50-99: 6
100+: 13
Total: 9

Source: University of Maine's Common Data Set 2024-25

About University of Maine

University of Maine is a mid-sized public university in Orono, ME, in a city setting.

What University of Maine looks for

University of Maine admits the majority of applicants who meet its baseline academic profile. For most students applying here, the work is in writing applications that reflect real fit rather than treating the application as a checklist. Demonstrated interest matters more here than at the most selective schools. Visiting, attending an info session, and asking real questions of admissions all move the needle.

Frequently asked

What SAT score do I need for University of Maine?
University of Maine's middle 50% SAT range is 1110 to 1230. A score in or above that band keeps you in the conversation; below it, the rest of your application has to do more work.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Maine?
University of Maine admits roughly 97% of applicants. An acceptance rate above 40% means a strong application can land here without high-end stats.
What does University of Maine actually cost after financial aid?
Average net cost (after institutional aid) is about $17,510 per year. Net cost varies enormously by family income; run the school's net price calculator for an estimate that reflects your situation.
Is University of Maine a reach, match, or safety for me?
Compare your stats to the middle 50% above. If you are at or below the 25th percentile, treat University of Maine as a reach. If you are in the middle 50%, it is a match. Above the 75th percentile and the school accepts above 25% overall, it is closer to a safety. Selectivity below 20% should be treated as a reach for everyone, period.

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