Overview
Enrollment
| Location | Orono, Maine |
| Online | umaine.edu |
| School Type | Public 4 Year |
| Setting | Small Suburban |
| Size | Mid-size |
| Status | Non-profit |
| On Campus Housing | Yes |
| Level of Study | Undergrad/Graduate |
The University of Maine, located in Orono along the Penobscot and Stillwater Rivers, serves as the state's primary public research university and flagship campus. Situated eight miles north of Bangor, the 660-acre campus features both modern academic facilities and historic New England architecture, with many buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Founded in 1865 as a land-grant institution under the Morrill Act, UMaine maintains strong programs in engineering, forestry, marine sciences, and climate science, while operating the state's largest research enterprise. The university provides on-campus housing through traditional residence halls and suite-style apartments, with first-year students required to live on campus. As a Division I athletic institution, UMaine is particularly known for its men's ice hockey program, which competes in Hockey East and has won multiple national championships.
Ratings
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
Value
University of Maine is rated within the top 46% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 6 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
Rankings
Rankings for University of Maine within the 2025 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#503 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#152 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Maine
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Maine
#407 in Best Value Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Value Colleges in Maine
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 1070/1330 |
| ACT | 22/30 |
| GPA | 3.42 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Maine Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $606 |
| Room and Board | $12,696 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,270 |
| Total One Year Cost | $28,572 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 |
| Other Fees | $606 |
| Room and Board | $12,696 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $2,270 |
| Total One Year Cost | $51,312 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Engineering | 11% |
| Business | 11% |
| Education | 10% |
| Social Sciences | 9% |
| Health Professions | 6% |
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Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161253 IPEDS survey data for University of Maine.
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Last updated February 24, 2025