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UO
University of Maine
Orono, MEPublicSuburb Setting
Open Admission • 97% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Maine is a public institution located in the suburb setting of Orono, ME. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 8.5K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 97%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
8.5K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
97% (Open Admission)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
Suburb
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading595 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
SAT Math575 (midpoint)
200midpoint value800
ACT Composite26 (midpoint)
1midpoint value36
97%
Acceptance Rate
Open Admission
Top Majors & Programs
Business & Marketing14% of degrees
Engineering13% of degrees
Social Sciences7% of degrees
Biological Sciences7% of degrees
Health Sciences5% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $106,958
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Computer Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $104,785
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $100,593
Earnings 5yr: $92,847
Debt: $26,445
Computer Science.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $99,413
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,209
Chemical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,964
Earnings 5yr: $88,680
Debt: $20,425
Mechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $91,879
Earnings 5yr: $76,868
Debt: $27,000
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $90,940
Earnings 5yr: $100,066
Debt: $27,115
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $89,454
Earnings 5yr: $79,068
Debt: $27,000
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $85,064
Earnings 5yr: $87,105
Debt: $27,000
Biomedical/Medical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $80,059
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,423
Civil Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $78,989
Earnings 5yr: $75,894
Debt: $27,000
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,494
Earnings 5yr: $77,342
Debt: $27,000
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,004
Earnings 5yr: $66,565
Debt: $24,520
Marketing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,863
Earnings 5yr: $64,199
Debt: $26,931
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,867
Earnings 5yr: $62,799
Debt: $27,000
Food Science and Technology.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,858
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,906
Earnings 5yr: $59,983
Debt: $27,000
Economics.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,097
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $22,984
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,710
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $64,301
Earnings 5yr: $55,056
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$17,510
In-State Tuition$13,326
Out-of-State Tuition$36,756
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
23%
Pell Grants
42%
Take Loans
72%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$43,124
+13% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$48,653
Completion Signals
55%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
83%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$16,750
Est. Monthly Payment
$181/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
52%
Men48%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 52% men and 48% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
23%
Part-Time Share
12%
Avg Family Income
$77,614
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