University of Maine
Orono, Maine 04469
Data last updated: August 29, 2026
Known for business
University of Maine is a public institution in Orono with particular strength in business and engineering.
A mid-sized campus of 8.3K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The suburban location offers a balance of campus life and nearby amenities.
56% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $48,653 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $18,045.
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History & Fun Facts
- •History 19th century Brick Hall, constructed in 1871 and later renamed Oak Hall, burned in 1936 The University of Maine was founded in 1862 as a function of the Morrill Land-Grant Acts.
- •Established in 1865 as the Maine State College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts, the college opened on September 21, 1868, and changed its name to the University of Maine in 1897.
- •By 1871, curricula had been organized in Agriculture, Engineering, and electives.
- •The Maine Agricultural and Forest Experiment Station was founded as a division of the university in 1887.
Source: Wikipedia
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Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
December 1
Regular Decision
February 1
Deadline Calendar
Typical Application Requirements
Transfer Admission
International Students
English Proficiency Requirements
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Financial Aid
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
57.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$16,750
Academics
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Programs (225)
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
After Graduation
Top Employers
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
77%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
61
Peer Average
92
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from ME state average + suburban adjustment
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
Plan Your Visit
Nearby Attractions
Downtown Bangor
Historic city with shops and restaurants
Acadia National Park
Stunning coastal national park
Bar Harbor
Charming coastal town
Penobscot Riverwalkable
Kayaking and outdoor recreation