University of Maine: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #482 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #175 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #152 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #1 of 19 | In Maine |
| #141 of 2,377 | For Forestry |
| Top50% | For 153 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 94%
- Undergraduates
- 9,774
- Graduates
- 2,457
- Male:Female Ratio
- 47:53
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- umaine.edu
University of Maine Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Maine has an acceptance rate of 94% and is among the 31% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 94% | 93% | 94% |
| Applicants | 15,021 | 6,631 | 8,390 |
| Admissions | 14,114 | 6,190 | 7,924 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 1,881 | 998 | 883 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 59 | 37 | 22 |
4,605 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
2,747 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
507 or 26%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1070
or below
75% of them
had 1330
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Maine are 1070-1330 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
51 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 30
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Maine are 22-30 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| College-preparatory program | Required |
|---|---|
| Recommendations | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school GPA | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 9683 (80%) |
|---|---|
| Hispanic | 557 (5%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 547 (4%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 529 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 394 (3%) |
| Asian | 206 (2%) |
| Black or African American | 204 (2%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 49 (0.4%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 4 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $12,652
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,640 | $9,738 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,640 | $9,738 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $33,240 | $29,214 |
| Fee in-district | $496 | $366 |
| Fee in-state | $496 | $366 |
| Fee out-of-state | $496 | $366 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 3,717 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,050 |
| Room charge | $6,018 |
| Meal charge | $6,032 |
University of Maine majors
University of Maine has granted 1,895 bachelor's degrees across 78 programs, 553 master's across 55 programs, and 84 doctorate degrees across 25 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Maine.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Management Science | 132 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 111 | 11 | 4 | |
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 94 | 19 | ||
| Psychology, General | 86 | 7 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 85 | |||
| Marine Sciences | 71 | 11 | 1 | |
| Social Work | 29 | 54 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 74 | |||
| Civil Engineering, General | 58 | 8 | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 63 | |||
| Environmental Science | 43 | 8 | 12 | |
| Physical Education Teaching and Coaching | 60 | 3 | ||
| Finance, General | 62 | |||
| Political Science and Government, General | 53 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 52 | |||
| Construction Engineering Technology & Technician | 47 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 32 | 13 | ||
| Communication Sciences and Disorders, General | 25 | 19 | ||
| Mechanical & Mechanical Engineering Technology & Technician | 44 | |||
| Animal Sciences, General | 39 | 1 | ||
| Chemical Engineering | 34 | 1 | 2 | |
| Communication, General | 36 | 1 | ||
| Human Development and Family Studies, General | 37 | |||
| Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management | 29 | 3 | 4 | |
| Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering | 28 | 3 | 2 | |
| Computer Science | 30 | 1 | ||
| Surveying Technology & Surveying | 31 | |||
| Accounting | 29 | |||
| Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology & Technician | 29 | |||
| Secondary Education and Teaching | 25 | 4 | ||
| Digital Communication and Media & Multimedia | 27 | |||
| History, General | 19 | 6 | 2 | |
| Sociology, General | 27 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 27 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 2 | 24 | ||
| Nutrition Sciences | 24 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 12 | 10 | ||
| Computer Engineering, General | 18 | 3 | ||
| Economics, General | 21 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 20 | |||
| Educational & Instructional Technology | 19 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 16 | 3 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 18 | |||
| Food Science | 15 | 3 | ||
| International & Globalization Studies | 18 | |||
| Community Psychology | 17 | |||
| Forestry, General | 12 | 5 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 1 | 16 | ||
| Geology & Earth Science, General | 8 | 6 | 2 | |
| Zoology & Animal Biology | 16 | |||
| Anthropology, General | 15 | |||
| General Studies | 15 | |||
| Forest Sciences and Biology | 10 | 4 | ||
| Information Technology | 14 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 14 | |||
| Econometrics and Quantitative Economics | 13 | |||
| International Relations and Affairs | 13 | |||
| Microbiology, General | 10 | 2 | 1 | |
| Physics, General | 9 | 1 | 3 | |
| Biochemistry | 10 | 2 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 12 | |||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 12 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 1 | 10 | ||
| Education, General | 2 | 8 | ||
| Journalism | 10 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 10 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management, General | 10 | |||
| Bioinformatics | 8 | |||
| Botany & Plant Biology | 4 | 4 | ||
| Higher Education & Higher Education Administration | 8 | |||
| Entrepreneurship & Entrepreneurial Studies | 7 | |||
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 1 | 6 | ||
| Anthropology, Other | 2 | 3 | 1 | |
| Business & Managerial Economics | 6 | |||
| Clinical Laboratory Science & Medical Technology & Technologist | 6 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 4 | 2 | ||
| Applied Horticulture & Horticulture Operations, General | 5 | |||
| Engineering Physics & Applied Physics | 4 | 1 | ||
| Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other | 5 | |||
| Music, General | 5 | |||
| Science Teacher Education & General Science Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Structural Engineering | 5 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 4 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 3 | |||
| Biomedical Sciences, General | 3 | |||
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other | 3 | |||
| Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other | 3 | |||
| Informatics | 2 | 1 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 3 | |||
| Molecular Biology | 1 | 2 | ||
| Philosophy | 3 | |||
| Spanish Language and Literature | 3 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 2 | |||
| Intermedia & Multimedia | 2 | |||
| Maritime Studies | 2 | |||
| Mathematics and Statistics | 2 | |||
| Psychology, Other | 2 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other | 2 | |||
| Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture | 1 | |||
| Anthrozoology | 1 | |||
| Cultural Studies & Critical Theory and Analysis | 1 | |||
| Entomology | 1 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |||
| French Language and Literature | 1 | |||
| Geological and Earth Sciences & Geosciences, Other | 1 | |||
| Oceanography, Chemical and Physical | 1 | |||
| Plant Sciences, General | 1 | |||
| Spanish Language Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Wildlife Biology | 1 | |||
| Women's Studies | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 6 | 1,895 | 553 | 84 |
University of Maine has a graduation rate of 55%, which is among the 50% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 55% | 53% | 58% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Maine is a world-class research university with 23,771 scientific papers published and 645,109 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Engineering, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Chemistry, Physics, Geology, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, and Computer Science.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 339 | 2447 |
| 1992 | 274 | 2928 |
| 1993 | 279 | 2778 |
| 1994 | 280 | 2996 |
| 1995 | 278 | 3375 |
| 1996 | 349 | 3668 |
| 1997 | 283 | 3899 |
| 1998 | 306 | 4447 |
| 1999 | 349 | 4773 |
| 2000 | 337 | 5695 |
| 2001 | 377 | 6523 |
| 2002 | 520 | 8013 |
| 2003 | 443 | 8882 |
| 2004 | 477 | 9572 |
| 2005 | 471 | 11356 |
| 2006 | 506 | 12829 |
| 2007 | 562 | 15118 |
| 2008 | 512 | 15608 |
| 2009 | 595 | 18124 |
| 2010 | 599 | 20021 |
| 2011 | 568 | 21945 |
| 2012 | 667 | 24175 |
| 2013 | 673 | 26790 |
| 2014 | 715 | 28275 |
| 2015 | 737 | 29219 |
| 2016 | 772 | 29555 |
| 2017 | 863 | 30831 |
| 2018 | 839 | 33595 |
| 2019 | 891 | 38195 |
| 2020 | 1056 | 42455 |
| 2021 | 1035 | 47517 |
| 2022 | 935 | 47450 |
| 2023 | 991 | 46893 |
University of Maine alumni
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Stephen King
- Enrolled in the University of Maine
- 1966-1971 graduated with Bachelor of Arts in English
- Occupations
- television producernovelistdirectorteacherjournalist
- Biography
-
Stephen Edwin King is an American author of horror, supernatural fiction, suspense, crime, science-fiction, and fantasy novels. Called the "King of Horror", his books have sold more than 350 million copies as of 2006, and many have been adapted into films, television series, miniseries, and comic books. He has also written approximately 200 short stories, most of which have been published in book collections. His debut, Carrie, was published in 1974, and was followed by 'Salem's Lot, The Shining, The Stand and The Dead Zone. Different Seasons, a collection of four novellas, was his first major departure from the horror genre. The novellas provided the basis for the films Stand by Me and The Shawshank Redemption. King has published under the pseudonym Richard Bachman and has cowritten works with other authors, notably his friend Peter Straub and sons Joe Hill and Owen King.
-
Tony Shalhoub
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision producerfilm directorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Anthony Marc Shalhoub is an American actor. His breakout role was as Antonio Scarpacci on the sitcom Wings from 1991 to 1997. He later starred as Adrian Monk in the USA Network series Monk from 2002 to 2009, earning three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. For his supporting role as Abe Weissman on Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
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Nicole Maines
- Occupations
- actorLGBTQI+ rights activisttelevision actor
- Biography
-
Nicole Amber Maines is an American actress, writer, and transgender rights activist. Prior to her acting career, she was the anonymous plaintiff in the Maine Supreme Judicial Court case Doe v. Regional School Unit 26, in which she argued her school district could not deny her access to the female bathroom for being transgender. The court ruled in 2014 that barring transgender students from the school bathroom consistent with their gender identity is unlawful, the first such ruling by a state court.
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Rick Carlisle
- Occupations
- coachbasketball coachbasketball player
- Biography
-
Richard Preston Carlisle is an American basketball coach and former player who is the head coach for the Indiana Pacers of the National Basketball Association (NBA). He has previously served as head coach of the Detroit Pistons and Dallas Mavericks of the National Basketball Association (NBA). As a player, Carlisle played for the Boston Celtics, New York Knicks, and New Jersey Nets. He is also one of only eleven people to win an NBA championship both as a player and as a coach.
General info
| Alternative names | UMAINE |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1865 |
| Motto | Dirigo I lead |
| Colors | blue, white |
| Academic calendar | August to May (August - December; January-May). Also Summer Session |
| Total FTE staff | 2,405 |
| Carnegie classification | Doctoral Universities: Higher Research Activity |
Location and contacts
| Address | 168 College Avenue Orono, Maine, 04469 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 11,000 |
| Phone | 2075811865 |