University of Maine: Review & Facts

Overall Rating:Overall Ranking - Very GoodQuality:Education Quality Rating - OustandingSafety:Capmus Safety Rating - BadCosts:Tuition & Fees Cost Rating - Poor

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University of Maine is a medium four-year, public school with 12,235 students enrolled. This institution was originated in 1865 and is the only college located in Orono, Maine.

Academic Offerings

At University of Maine you can earn your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, master's degree, postmaster certificate, or doctoral degree.

Majors
Offered
149
University of Maine implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 149 majors. The most popular concentrations are Engineering, Education, Management, Natural Resources and Environment, and Biology. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. However, if you would like to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Maine is fair at 75% (close to Maine average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
75%
Fair
The graduation rate at University of Maine is below average: 57%. Approximately 7% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Maine is pretty decent: 14:1. Find out more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition cost is extremely high, about $33,300 a year. The additional fees at University of Maine not covered by tuition are nearly $500, which comes to $33,800 per year.

Read the details about University of Maine additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
94%
Easy
As reported in recent government data, 15,021 applications were submitted and 14,114 were accepted, so it is very easy to get admitted at this school.

This school might accept dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits for admission.

Read the details about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Maine in the Admissions and Tests report for this college.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$6,000
Medium
University of Maine offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Maine, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D-
Unsafe
University of Maine offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates roughly 3,800 students, which offers a viable on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable - roughly $6,000 a year.

Army and Navy ROTC programs are available at University of Maine. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

ROTC
Available
Yes
It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Maine appears to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Maine Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Maine
168 College Avenue
Orono, Maine
04469, USA
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Thomas College Rating
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College of the Atlantic Rating
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Maine Maritime Academy Rating
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Washington County Community College Rating
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Central Maine Community College Rating
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Southern Maine Community College Rating
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Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual Arts Rating
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University of Maine at Fort Kent Rating
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