University of Maine: Crime & Safety

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University of Maine LogoD- University of Maine is a public school in Orono, Maine with about 12,230 students and 2,710 employees.

Our Safety Report for this school is based on the US Department of Education 2023 public data sets for various categories of violent and non-violent crimes committed both on-campus and off-campus over the last three years.

Safety Evaluation

According to our analysis of the government data, University of Maine is a very dangerous place to stay. American School Search gives this school grade "D-" on safety.

From our perception of the data, there are certain problems with forcible sex offenses and nonforcible sex offenses.

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Criminal Offenses at University of Maine in 2020 - 2022

Alleged criminal offenses reported to campus security authorities and/or local police
Does not necessarily reflect prosecutions or convictions for crime


Type of Crime or Arrest
On-campus
Off-campus
Crime Chance*

Murder
0
0
0.0%

Neglient Manslaughter
0
0
0.0%

Forcible Sex Offense
15
3
0.3%

Nonforcible Sex Offense
12
0
0.3%

Robbery
0
0
0.0%

Aggravated Assault
4
0
0.2%

Burglary
13
0
0.3%

Motor Vehicle Theft
2
0
0.1%

Arson
5
0
0.2%

Illegal Weapons Possession
0
0
0.0%

Drug Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

Liquor Law Violation
0
0
0.0%

* Crime Chance is American School Search's subjective and approximate estimate for a student's chance of experiencing this crime during their study at University of Maine based on the present enrollment, past crime history, current crime trend, and an assumption that the school reports accurate numbers to the government. Safety Grade is American School Search's subjective evaluation of University of Maine campus safety based on the same criteria and assumption.

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If you have been discriminated or abused at University of Maine, or you believe that this college underreports campus crime statistics, then please consider filing a complaint with US Department of Education.

As of May 1st, 2014, fifty five colleges are under investigation for possible violations of federal law over the handling of sexual violence and harassment complaints. Many of those schools are frequent guests in our exclusive 100 Most Dangerous Colleges list.

Safety in Competing Colleges

Colby CollegeColby CollegeWaterville, ME
Over 2,300 students. Very dangerous campus. Alleged problems with forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security is F. SAT 1460, ACT 33 to enroll.

Bowdoin CollegeBowdoin CollegeBrunswick, ME
Around 2,000 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our grade for campus security is F. SAT 1500, ACT 34 to enroll.

Bates CollegeBates CollegeLewiston, ME
More than 1,800 students. Very dangerous campus. Disappointing statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. ACT 33 to enroll.

Husson UniversityHusson UniversityBangor, ME
Over 3,100 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security: C+. SAT 1070, ACT 22 to enroll.

University of Maine at FarmingtonUniversity of Maine at FarmingtonFarmington, ME
About 1,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F.

University of Maine at AugustaUniversity of Maine at AugustaAugusta, ME
More than 4,500 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A.

Thomas CollegeThomas CollegeWaterville, ME
Over 1,800 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. SAT 900, ACT 19 to enroll.

College of the AtlanticCollege of the AtlanticBar Harbor, ME
Over 400 students. Very dangerous campus. Our grade for campus security is D-.

Eastern Maine Community CollegeEastern Maine Community CollegeBangor, ME
About 2,400 students. Relatively safe campus. Our grade for campus security is C-.

Kennebec Valley Community CollegeKennebec Valley Community CollegeFairfield, ME
More than 2,200 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Other Nearby Colleges



Beal UniversityBeal UniversityBangor, ME
Roughly 400 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Maine Maritime AcademyMaine Maritime AcademyCastine, ME
Roughly 900 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security: C-. SAT 1120, ACT 26 to enroll.

Maine Media CollegeMaine Media CollegeRockport, ME
Roughly 100 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

Capilo School of Hair DesignCapilo School of Hair DesignAugusta, ME
Approximately 200 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Washington County Community CollegeWashington County Community CollegeCalais, ME
Roughly 600 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security: A.

Central Maine Community CollegeCentral Maine Community CollegeAuburn, ME
About 3,400 students. Unsafe campus. Our grade for campus security is C-.

Maine College of Health ProfessionsMaine College of Health ProfessionsLewiston, ME
Roughly 300 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security is A. SAT 930 to enroll.

Unity CollegeUnity CollegeNew Gloucester, ME
Approximately 4,300 students. Generally safe campus. Our grade for campus security is B+.

Southern Maine Community CollegeSouthern Maine Community CollegeSouth Portland, ME
More than 6,100 students. Unsafe campus. Our rating for campus security: C-.

Maine College of Art & DesignMaine College of Art & DesignPortland, ME
Around 500 students. Safe campus. Our grade for campus security is A-.

University of Southern MaineUniversity of Southern MainePortland, ME
Approximately 7,600 students. Very dangerous campus. Our mark for campus security: D-. SAT 1070, ACT 23 to enroll.

Institute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual ArtsInstitute for Doctoral Studies in the Visual ArtsPortland, ME
Approximately 100 students. Safe campus. Our mark for campus security is A.

Saint Joseph's College of MaineSaint Joseph's College of MaineStandish, ME
About 1,500 students. Very dangerous campus. Bad statistics for forcible sex offenses. Our mark for campus security: F. SAT 1010, ACT 22 to enroll.

University of Maine at Presque IsleUniversity of Maine at Presque IslePresque Isle, ME
More than 1,900 students. Very dangerous campus. Apparent problems with forcible sex offenses. Our rating for campus security: F.

Northern Maine Community CollegeNorthern Maine Community CollegePresque Isle, ME
More than 800 students. Safe campus. Our rating for campus security: A.

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