University of Maine
Orono, Maine · Public, a small suburb · 8,496 undergraduates
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Is it hard to get into UMaine?
The middle half of admitted students scored in these ranges: a quarter scored lower, a quarter higher. Fall 2024 admissions, from the College Scorecard.
Acceptance rate
96.6%
13,995 applied
SAT, middle half
Not published
Not reported
ACT, middle half
Not published
Not reported
Test scores this year
Optional: considered if sent
14% of admitted students enrolled
- What they look at
- High school GPAConsidered
- Class rankConsidered
- Courses takenRequired
- College-prep programRequired
- RecommendationsRequired
- EssayConsidered
How much does UMaine cost?
Sticker prices and what students actually paid after grants, by family income. A year means tuition, fees, room, board, books and other costs.
Tuition and fees, Maine residents
$13,760
Tuition and fees, out of state
$37,910
A full year, sticker price
$29,162
Living on campus
Average price after grants
$17,224
Students who got federal aid
What a year cost, by family income
| Family income | Average paid after grants |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $13,222 |
| $30,001 to $48,000 | $12,893 |
| $48,001 to $75,000 | $13,468 |
| $75,001 to $110,000 | $18,513 |
| Over $110,000 | $22,823 |
- Room and board on campus
- $14,114 a year
- Books and supplies
- $1,000 a year
- The school's own grants
- 95% of full-time first-years get one, averaging $9,220
Tuition over the years
Tuition and fees for a year, as reported to the federal government.
How much do UMaine students borrow?
Federal student loans only, for students who borrowed.
Typical debt at graduation
$21,500
About $244 a month over ten years
Students who borrow
41.6%
Get a Pell Grant
27%
Federal grant for lower-income families
Over 25 when they start
9.9%
What do UMaine graduates earn?
Typical yearly pay of everyone who started here with federal aid, whatever they studied and whether or not they finished.
Six years after starting
$49,157
Ten years after starting
$59,140
Middle half: $41,318 to $85,963
Best-paid program, five years out
$107,955
Computer Science
Lowest-paid program, five years out
$30,198
Fine and Studio Arts
Do UMaine students finish?
Of the students who started full time, first time.
Back for second year
83.4%
Graduate in six years
57.3%
The four-year figure is for a later, smaller group, so it is not shown
After eight years
57% graduated
27% transferred, 1% still enrolled
Who goes to UMaine?
Women
47.9%
First in their family at college
23.4%
Part-time
12.3%
Students per teacher
15
- Background
- White 83%, Hispanic 5%, Black 2%, Asian 2%, Two or more 4%, International 2%
- Housing
- Campus housing, 3,634 beds
What do UMaine graduates earn, by program?
Every bachelor's program the school awards, with what its graduates earn and owe. The government hides pay for small programs, so some rows have no figure.
Computer science
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Computer Science | 85 | $64,189 | $107,955 | $24,250 |
Engineering
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biomedical/Medical Engineering | 47 | $59,890 | $84,647 | $27,000 |
| Chemical Engineering | 64 | $88,587 | $103,793 | $22,509 |
| Civil Engineering | 93 | $71,786 | $83,807 | $24,537 |
| Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Computer Engineering | 25 | $85,650 | $104,260 | Hidden |
| Construction Engineering | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Construction Engineering Technology/Technician | 75 | $71,926 | $88,838 | $21,233 |
| Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering | 33 | Hidden | $102,996 | $27,000 |
| Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians | 39 | $79,701 | $96,779 | $23,432 |
| Engineering Physics | 11 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians | 40 | $80,145 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Engineering, General | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mechanical Engineering | 172 | $71,492 | $93,097 | $27,000 |
| Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians | 50 | $71,830 | $87,811 | $22,000 |
| Surveying Engineering | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Business and commerce
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Accounting and Related Services | 53 | $53,853 | $70,217 | $21,000 |
| Business Administration, Management and Operations | 267 | $52,157 | $63,041 | $20,500 |
| Business/Managerial Economics | 24 | $55,269 | Hidden | Hidden |
| Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Finance and Financial Management Services | 171 | $53,557 | $81,289 | $21,435 |
| Management Information Systems and Services | 40 | Hidden | Hidden | $24,250 |
| Marketing | 198 | $50,658 | $69,559 | $23,242 |
Nursing
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing | 137 | $81,303 | $79,681 | $24,781 |
Health sciences and kinesiology
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Clinical/Medical Laboratory Science/Research and Allied Professions | 14 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Communication Disorders Sciences and Services | 32 | Hidden | $49,244 | Hidden |
| Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness | 30 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Life sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Agricultural Production Operations | 8 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Animal Sciences | 78 | $37,554 | $51,737 | $25,500 |
| Applied Horticulture and Horticultural Business Services | 17 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Biochemistry, Biophysics and Molecular Biology | 47 | Hidden | $70,883 | $21,250 |
| Biology, General | 133 | $38,637 | $68,787 | $21,500 |
| Botany/Plant Biology | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology | 9 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Forestry | 32 | Hidden | $64,883 | Hidden |
| Microbiological Sciences and Immunology | 30 | Hidden | Hidden | $26,449 |
| Natural Resources Conservation and Research | 90 | $40,674 | $55,737 | $22,245 |
| Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management | 75 | $31,465 | $51,408 | $19,000 |
| Zoology/Animal Biology | 47 | $37,675 | $59,361 | $26,500 |
Math and physical sciences
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemistry | 18 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences | 19 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Mathematics | 25 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Physics | 20 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Statistics | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Arts and humanities
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language and Literature, General | 53 | $36,791 | $44,835 | $21,875 |
| History | 55 | Hidden | $41,936 | $20,379 |
| Philosophy | 19 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics | 6 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
Education (teaching)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Education, General | 21 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Educational Administration and Supervision | 0 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods | 159 | $43,233 | $45,296 | $23,011 |
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas | 155 | $37,142 | $55,674 | $21,500 |
Fine and performing arts
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft | 13 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Fine and Studio Arts | 47 | $30,640 | $30,198 | $19,000 |
| Music | 16 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
General arts and science (major chosen later)
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities | 66 | $40,117 | $46,400 | $19,500 |
| Marine Sciences | 128 | $39,446 | $55,571 | $23,250 |
| Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Nutrition Sciences | 38 | $33,919 | Hidden | $20,500 |
Other programs
| Program | Graduates | Pay, one year out | Pay, five years out | Debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management | 20 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
| Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies | 5 | Hidden | Hidden | Hidden |
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Where these numbers come from
College Scorecard release 10152026, Most Recent Cohorts files, fetched 2026-10-20. Test policy: the school's page (opens in a new tab). Tuition history, housing and the school's own grants: the federal IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) survey.
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