University of Maine

Public
OronoME
Suburb

Estimated Net Cost

(per year)
$19k

Estimated Post Grad Salary

(per year)
$51k

Return on Education

(post 4-year graduation)
Excellent
The University of Maine, located in Orono, Maine, is a public university founded in 1865. Known for its strong programs in marine sciences and forestry, it is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and environmental research. The university's mascot is Bananas T. Bear, a friendly bear who adds a playful touch to campus events.

Pros

  • Strong emphasis on research

  • Diverse academic programs

  • Beautiful campus and location

  • Active student life and community

Cons

  • Cold winters

  • Limited urban amenities

  • Higher tuition for out-of-state students

  • Some programs may lack prestige

Tuition and Costs

Understanding Tuition Costs at University of Maine: Navigating college expenses doesn't have to be complicated. Our comprehensive guide to tuition, fees, and other associated costs breaks down everything you need to know about financing your education at University of Maine. Find out how we make higher education affordable and what financial options are available to you.

Most Recent Tuition Costs

Understanding Tuition Costs at University of Maine: Navigating college expenses doesn't have to be complicated. Our comprehensive guide to tuition, fees, and other associated costs breaks down everything you need to know about financing your education at University of Maine. Find out how we make higher education affordable and what financial options are available to you.

Yearly4 years
Tuition and Fees
$12,606$50,424
Room and Board
$12,696$50,784
Books and Supplies
$1,000$4,000
Other expenses
$2,270$9,080
Sticker Price$28,572$114,288

Historical Tuition Costs

Based on historical data, in-state tuition is expected to rise by approximately $663 per year over the next three years, reaching $13,269 in 2024, and $13,932 in 2025, and $14,595 in 2026.

Return On Education

Investing in higher education is a pivotal step towards future prosperity. It's essential to weigh the upfront costs against the potential for increased lifetime earnings and career opportunities. Our ROEdu score aims to help you understand tuition, living expenses, and financial aid, alongside the long-term benefits of earning a degree. By making informed decisions about where and what you study, you can maximize the return on your educational investment, turning the cost of your degree into a foundation for future success and financial security.

834
University of Maine is distinguished by a high ROEdu, suggesting graduates enjoy considerable financial and professional rewards that surpass the costs of their education.

Admissions

University of Maine admissions is not very selective with an acceptance rate of 94%. The application deadline can be found on the institution's website.
Admission Rate
94%
Graduation Rate
56%

Admissions Requirements

SAT Range
1070 - 1330
ACT Range
22 - 30
High School GPA

N/A

Key dates

Application Deadline
See college website
Early Decision Date
See college website
Early Action Date
See college website

Majors & Degrees

Explore the range of academic programs offered at this institution.
Agriculture6 programs
AgricultureBachelor's Degree
Agriculture Business ManagementDoctoral Degree – Research
Crop ProductionBachelor's Degree
Crop ProductionMaster's Degree
Crop ProductionDoctoral Degree – Research
HorticultureBachelor's Degree
Sciences35 programs
Animal ScienceBachelor's Degree
Animal ScienceMaster's Degree
Food Science & TechnologyBachelor's Degree
Food Science & TechnologyMaster's Degree
Food Science & TechnologyDoctoral Degree – Research
Food Science & TechnologyDoctoral Degree – Other
Plant ScienceMaster's Degree
Plant ScienceDoctoral Degree – Research
Information ScienceDoctoral Degree – Other
Computer ScienceBachelor's Degree
Computer ScienceMaster's Degree
Computer ScienceDoctoral Degree – Research
BotanyBachelor's Degree
BotanyMaster's Degree
MicrobiologyBachelor's Degree
MicrobiologyMaster's Degree
MicrobiologyDoctoral Degree – Research
ZoologyBachelor's Degree
ZoologyMaster's Degree
ZoologyDoctoral Degree – Research
GerontologyPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
GerontologyDoctoral Degree – Other
Natural SciencesBachelor's Degree
Marine ScienceBachelor's Degree
Marine ScienceMaster's Degree
Marine ScienceDoctoral Degree – Research
GeologyBachelor's Degree
GeologyMaster's Degree
GeologyDoctoral Degree – Research
GeologyDoctoral Degree – Other
PsychologyBachelor's Degree
PsychologyMaster's Degree
PsychologyDoctoral Degree – Research
Communication DisordersBachelor's Degree
Communication DisordersMaster's Degree
Technician8 programs
Engineering TechnicianBachelor's Degree
Civil Engineering TechnicianBachelor's Degree
Electrical TechnicianBachelor's Degree
Mechanical TechnicianBachelor's Degree
Mechanical TechnicianPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
Mechanical TechnicianDoctoral Degree – Other
Construction TechnicianBachelor's Degree
Engineering Support TechnicianBachelor's Degree
Interdisciplinary4 programs
Other InterdisciplinaryBachelor's Degree
Other InterdisciplinaryMaster's Degree
Other InterdisciplinaryDoctoral Degree – Research
Other InterdisciplinaryDoctoral Degree – Other
Natural Resources11 programs
Natural Resources ConservationBachelor's Degree
Natural Resources ConservationDoctoral Degree – Research
Environmental ManagementMaster's Degree
Environmental ManagementDoctoral Degree – Research
ForestryBachelor's Degree
ForestryMaster's Degree
ForestryDoctoral Degree – Research
Wildlife ManagementBachelor's Degree
Wildlife ManagementMaster's Degree
Wildlife ManagementDoctoral Degree – Research
Engineering31 programs
Engineering GeneralBachelor's Degree
Agricultural EngineeringMaster's Degree
Biomedical EngineeringBachelor's Degree
Biomedical EngineeringMaster's Degree
Biomedical EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
Chemical EngineeringBachelor's Degree
Chemical EngineeringMaster's Degree
Chemical EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
Civil EngineeringBachelor's Degree
Civil EngineeringMaster's Degree
Civil EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
Computer EngineeringBachelor's Degree
Computer EngineeringMaster's Degree
Computer EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
Electrical EngineeringBachelor's Degree
Electrical EngineeringMaster's Degree
Electrical EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
Engineering PhysicsBachelor's Degree
Engineering PhysicsMaster's Degree
Materials EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Other
Mechanical EngineeringBachelor's Degree
Mechanical EngineeringMaster's Degree
Mechanical EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
Construction EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Other
Surveying EngineeringBachelor's Degree
Surveying EngineeringPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
Surveying EngineeringMaster's Degree
Surveying EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Research
Surveying EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Other
Other EngineeringPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
Other EngineeringDoctoral Degree – Other
History4 programs
GeographyDoctoral Degree – Other
HistoryBachelor's Degree
HistoryMaster's Degree
HistoryDoctoral Degree – Research
Humanities6 programs
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesBachelor's Degree
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesMaster's Degree
Ethnic & Cultural StudiesDoctoral Degree – Other
International StudiesMaster's Degree
International StudiesDoctoral Degree – Research
Communications6 programs
Communication & Media StudiesBachelor's Degree
Communication & Media StudiesDoctoral Degree – Research
JournalismBachelor's Degree
CommunicationsDoctoral Degree – Research
WritingMaster's Degree
Linguistics8 programs
BroadcastingBachelor's Degree
BroadcastingPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
BroadcastingDoctoral Degree – Other
Language StudiesBachelor's Degree
Germanic LanguagesBachelor's Degree
Germanic LanguagesMaster's Degree
Romance LanguagesBachelor's Degree
Romance LanguagesMaster's Degree
Computers3 programs
Computer & Information ScienceDoctoral Degree – Research
Computer & Information ScienceDoctoral Degree – Other
Education31 programs
Education GeneralBachelor's Degree
Education GeneralMaster's Degree
Education GeneralDoctoral Degree – Research
Education GeneralDoctoral Degree – Other
Curriculum DesignPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
Curriculum DesignMaster's Degree
Curriculum DesignDoctoral Degree – Other
Education AdministrationPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
Education AdministrationMaster's Degree
Education AdministrationDoctoral Degree – Research
Education AdministrationDoctoral Degree – Other
Instructional MediaPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
Instructional MediaMaster's Degree
Instructional MediaDoctoral Degree – Other
Education Assessment & EvaluationDoctoral Degree – Other
Special EducationPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
Special EducationMaster's Degree
Special EducationDoctoral Degree – Other
Teacher TrainingUndergraduate Certificate
Teacher TrainingBachelor's Degree
Teacher TrainingMaster's Degree
Teacher TrainingDoctoral Degree – Other
Subject-Specific TeachingBachelor's Degree
Subject-Specific TeachingPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
Subject-Specific TeachingMaster's Degree
Subject-Specific TeachingDoctoral Degree – Research
Subject-Specific TeachingDoctoral Degree – Other
ESL TeachingDoctoral Degree – Other
Other EducationDoctoral Degree – Other
Health Education & EthicsPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
Health Education & EthicsDoctoral Degree – Other
Social Work9 programs
School CounselingPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
School CounselingMaster's Degree
School CounselingDoctoral Degree – Research
School CounselingDoctoral Degree – Other
Human DevelopmentBachelor's Degree
Human DevelopmentMaster's Degree
Social WorkBachelor's Degree
Social WorkMaster's Degree
Social WorkDoctoral Degree – Research
Health3 programs
NutritionDoctoral Degree – Other
Nutrition ScienceBachelor's Degree
Medical AdministrationDoctoral Degree – Other
English3 programs
English Language & LiteratureBachelor's Degree
English Language & LiteratureDoctoral Degree – Research
Liberal Arts5 programs
Liberal ArtsAssociate's Degree
Liberal ArtsBachelor's Degree
Liberal ArtsMaster's Degree
Liberal ArtsDoctoral Degree – Research
Liberal ArtsDoctoral Degree – Other
Biology10 programs
BiologyBachelor's Degree
BiologyMaster's Degree
BiologyDoctoral Degree – Research
Biochemistry & Molecular BiologyDoctoral Degree – Research
BioinformaticsMaster's Degree
EcologyBachelor's Degree
EcologyMaster's Degree
EcologyDoctoral Degree – Research
Mathematics5 programs
MathematicsBachelor's Degree
MathematicsMaster's Degree
StatisticsBachelor's Degree
StatisticsMaster's Degree
StatisticsDoctoral Degree – Research
Economics2 programs
EconomicsBachelor's Degree
EconomicsMaster's Degree
Parks & Recreation2 programs
Parks & RecreationBachelor's Degree
Park ManagementBachelor's Degree
PhilosophyBachelor's Degree
Chemistry3 programs
ChemistryBachelor's Degree
ChemistryMaster's Degree
ChemistryDoctoral Degree – Research
Physics3 programs
PhysicsBachelor's Degree
PhysicsMaster's Degree
PhysicsDoctoral Degree – Research
Psychology3 programs
Clinical PsychologyUndergraduate Certificate
Clinical PsychologyBachelor's Degree
Other PsychologyDoctoral Degree – Research
Political ScienceBachelor's Degree
Anthropology3 programs
AnthropologyBachelor's Degree
AnthropologyMaster's Degree
AnthropologyDoctoral Degree – Research
International RelationsBachelor's Degree
SociologyBachelor's Degree
Arts8 programs
TheatreBachelor's Degree
TheatreMaster's Degree
Fine ArtsBachelor's Degree
Fine ArtsMaster's Degree
Fine ArtsDoctoral Degree – Research
Fine ArtsDoctoral Degree – Other
MusicBachelor's Degree
MusicMaster's Degree
Medical6 programs
Diagnostic Health ProfessionsBachelor's Degree
Laboratory ScienceBachelor's Degree
Mental Health ServicesUndergraduate Certificate
Registered Nursing (RN)Bachelor's Degree
Registered Nursing (RN)Master's Degree
Registered Nursing (RN)Doctoral Degree – Other
Business10 programs
Business ManagementBachelor's Degree
Business ManagementPost-Baccalaureate Certificate
Business ManagementMaster's Degree
Business ManagementDoctoral Degree – Other
AccountingBachelor's Degree
AccountingMaster's Degree
Business EconomicsBachelor's Degree
FinanceBachelor's Degree
Human ResourcesUndergraduate Certificate
MarketingBachelor's Degree
Entrepreneurship2 programs
EntrepreneurshipAssociate's Degree
EntrepreneurshipBachelor's Degree

Student Life

Learn about the community, campus culture, and experiences that shape student life at this college.

Student Breakdown

Total Enrollment1,868
Full-time Students1,809
Part-time Students59

Faculty

Faculty-Student Ratio:14:1
Full-Time FacultyN/A
Part-Time FacultyN/A

Reviews and Ratings

For complete transparency we combine scores from across the web to give you a true picture of what students think about University of Maine. Additionally, we have our own score which can be used alongside these external sources.

Tuition Covered Rating
(4.2)
Niche
(3.6)
US News
(4.8)

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