At a glance
Average net price
$17,510
In-state, after aid
6-year graduation rate
54.9%
Admission rate
97%
Undergrad size
8,496
In-state tuition
$13,326
Out-of-state tuition
$36,756
Cost of attendance
$27,328
Median earnings (10y)
$48,653
Admissions
- SAT average
- Not available
- ACT midpoint
- 26
- Retention
- 83.4%
- Locale
- Suburb
Programs breakdown
25 program areas reported · Academic mix is led by stem (36%), social sciences (25%), humanities & arts (15%).
- STEM36%
- Health5%
- Business14%
- Humanities & arts15%
- Social sciences25%
- Trades & services4%
- Business14.1%~1,199 students/yr · BusinessCompare schools
- Engineering12.7%~1,081 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Education8.9%~760 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~585 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Engineering tech6.5%~552 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- Social sciences6.0%~510 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Psychology5.8%~495 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~495 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~443 students/yr · HealthCompare schools
- ~382 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Communication3.4%~292 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Agriculture2.8%~236 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Liberal arts2.7%~227 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- Computer science2.6%~217 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~198 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~175 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~146 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- ~113 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- History1.3%~113 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- English1.2%~99 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~94 students/yr · Trades & servicesCompare schools
- Mathematics0.4%~37 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
- ~24 students/yr · Humanities & artsCompare schools
- ~14 students/yr · Social sciencesCompare schools
- Science tech0.1%~5 students/yr · STEMCompare schools
Share of all degrees and certificates awarded in each broad CIP-2 program area (U.S. Department of Education, latest reporting year). Estimated students/yr = share × undergrad size.
Specific majors offered
40 specific majors with reported completions. Earnings shown are median annual earnings 1 year after graduation; debt is median student-loan debt at graduation.
| Major | Credential | Grads | Median earnings | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods. | Master's | 304 | — | — |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations. | Bachelor's | 269 | $37,263 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 191 | $65,105 | $27,000 |
| Psychology, General. | Bachelor's | 187 | $27,436 | $26,909 |
| Marketing. | Bachelor's | 183 | $39,096 | $26,931 |
| Finance and Financial Management Services. | Bachelor's | 168 | $40,267 | $24,520 |
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. | Bachelor's | 164 | $63,161 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Bachelor's | 159 | $29,576 | $27,000 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods. | Bachelor's | 158 | $34,394 | $27,000 |
| Biology, General. | Bachelor's | 133 | $30,610 | $26,000 |
| Marine Sciences. | Bachelor's | 132 | $24,924 | $27,000 |
| Civil Engineering. | Bachelor's | 112 | $57,228 | $27,000 |
| Political Science and Government. | Bachelor's | 112 | $32,140 | $26,798 |
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 107 | $28,757 | $26,000 |
| Social Work. | Master's | 101 | $41,771 | — |
| Communication and Media Studies. | Bachelor's | 93 | $34,506 | $26,057 |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician. | Bachelor's | 88 | $63,027 | $27,000 |
| Animal Sciences. | Bachelor's | 78 | $27,750 | $27,000 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research. | Bachelor's | 77 | $24,713 | $26,500 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 72 | $59,901 | $27,000 |
| Accounting and Related Services. | Bachelor's | 71 | $37,601 | $27,000 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management. | Bachelor's | 69 | $31,484 | $26,893 |
| Computer Science. | Bachelor's | 69 | $61,091 | $26,209 |
| English Language and Literature, General. | Bachelor's | 69 | $29,240 | $23,250 |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Master's | 67 | $40,495 | — |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas. | Master's | 65 | $39,369 | — |
| Chemical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 64 | $66,852 | $20,425 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities. | Bachelor's | 63 | $30,907 | $21,166 |
| Economics. | Bachelor's | 60 | $31,366 | $22,984 |
| Sociology. | Bachelor's | 59 | $32,692 | $26,175 |
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering. | Bachelor's | 53 | $45,688 | $20,423 |
| Social Work. | Bachelor's | 52 | $35,402 | $26,154 |
| Nutrition Sciences. | Bachelor's | 48 | — | — |
| Special Education and Teaching. | Graduate certificate | 47 | — | — |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 47 | $69,464 | $27,115 |
| History. | Bachelor's | 47 | — | $27,000 |
| Radio, Television, and Digital Communication. | Bachelor's | 45 | $31,770 | $26,725 |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | Bachelor's | 45 | — | — |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General. | Master's | 44 | — | — |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology. | Bachelor's | 43 | — | — |
Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard Field of Study. Earnings cover graduates who received federal financial aid and are working / not enrolled. Cells marked "—" are not reported or were suppressed for privacy.
About University of Maine
University of Maine is a large institution located in Orono, Maine, primarily awarding the bachelor's degree. It enrolls roughly 8,496 undergraduate students in a suburb setting. The most popular fields of study include Business, Engineering, Education.
Cost & tuition
The average net price at University of Maine — what a typical student actually pays after grants and scholarships — is $17,510 per year, which is moderately priced compared to other U.S. institutions. Sticker tuition runs $13,326 for in-state students and $36,756 for out-of-state students before aid. Total cost of attendance, including housing, books, and living expenses, comes to about $27,328 annually.
Graduation & earnings outcomes
The 6-year graduation rate is 54.9%, a above-average completion outcome. 83.4% of first-time students return for a second year, a useful proxy for student satisfaction and academic fit. Ten years after enrolling, the median graduate earns $48,653 per year according to U.S. Department of Education earnings tracking.
Programs & majors
University of Maine confers degrees and certificates across 25 broad program areas, with the largest concentrations of completions in Business, Engineering, Education. Grouped into wider academic categories, the mix is led by stem (36% of credentials), social sciences (25% of credentials), humanities & arts (15% of credentials), which gives a quick read on the school's overall academic profile. Use the programs breakdown below to see every reported area, an estimated number of students per program per year, and links to compare other U.S. colleges in the same field.
Admissions
University of Maine accepts 97% of applicants, making it open or near-open admission. The ACT midpoint for admitted students is roughly 26.
Location & campus
Set in Orono, Maine (suburb), University of Maine draws students from across Maine and beyond. Prospective students often weigh proximity, cost of living, and local industry demand when choosing between schools in this area.
Frequently asked questions about University of Maine
Q.How much does University of Maine cost?
The average net price at University of Maine is $17,510 per year after grants and scholarships, with total cost of attendance around $27,328.
Q.What is the graduation rate at University of Maine?
University of Maine has a 6-year graduation rate of 54.9% according to the latest U.S. Department of Education data.
Q.How hard is it to get into University of Maine?
University of Maine admits 97% of applicants, which is considered open or near-open admission.
Q.How much do University of Maine graduates earn?
Ten years after enrolling, the median University of Maine graduate earns $48,653 per year.
Q.What is tuition at University of Maine?
Published tuition is $13,326 in-state and $36,756 out-of-state. Most students pay less than the sticker price after financial aid.
Q.Where is University of Maine located?
University of Maine is located in Orono, Maine (ZIP 04469).
Data on this page comes from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard and IPEDS, the federal sources colleges are required to report to. Net price, graduation rate, and earnings figures reflect the latest available federal release. Always verify current tuition and program availability directly with University of Maine at their official website.