University of Maine Acceptance Rate & Tuition (2026)
University of Maine is a public research university in Orono, Maine, serving roughly 8,496 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 96.64% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $48,653 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $13,326
- 2024 Average Net Price: $17,510 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 96.64% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 8,496 87.7% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 54.94%
- Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
- First-Generation Students: 23.4%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 3.9% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 5.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 69.7%
- Average ACT Score: 26
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 11,336
- Applicants (IPEDS): 13,995
- Room & Board: $13,410 annual estimate
University of Maine: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Maine, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Maine?
University of Maine is located in Orono, ME (ZIP 04469).
NCES locale classification: Rural remote.
Is University of Maine public or private?
University of Maine is a Public institution.
How much does University of Maine cost?
Published tuition: $13,326 in-state, $36,756 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $17,510.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $12,642 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $13,280 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $14,631 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $18,508 |
| $110,001+ | $22,018 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $53,304.
How hard is it to get into University of Maine?
Admission rate: 96.64%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: midpoint ACT 26.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Maine?
Total enrollment: 8,496 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 11,336 students.
Graduate enrollment: 2,428 students.
About 88% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Maine?
150%-time completion rate: 54.94%.
First-year retention: 83.4%.
What do graduates of University of Maine earn?
Median earnings: $43,124 six years after entry; $48,653 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
23.27% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Maine known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Management Science (157 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (116 completions)
- Mechanical Engineering (109 completions)
- Psychology, General (105 completions)
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General (102 completions)
- Finance, General (80 completions)
- Social Work (79 completions)
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse (79 completions)
- Marine Sciences (71 completions)
- Environmental Science (70 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Maine a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 96.64%; completion rate 54.94%; median earnings $48,653 at 10 years; net price $17,510. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$13,326
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Maine was $13,326.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$17,510
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Maine had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $17,510.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$70,040 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$17,510 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$53,304 4-Year In-State Tuition
$147,024 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$13,410 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$27,736 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$110,944 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Maine.
Financial Aid by Income Level
23.27% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
42.01% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Maine was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Maine in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $10,600 | $27,970 | $16,831 |
| 2014 | $10,606 | $28,486 | $16,731 |
| 2015 | $10,610 | $28,880 | $15,955 |
| 2016 | $10,628 | $29,498 | $15,895 |
| 2017 | $10,902 | $30,282 | $17,074 |
| 2018 | $11,170 | $30,970 | $16,388 |
| 2019 | $11,438 | $31,748 | $17,558 |
| 2020 | $11,744 | $32,534 | $16,033 |
| 2021 | $11,986 | $33,586 | $17,067 |
| 2022 | $12,136 | $33,736 | $17,175 |
| 2023 | $12,606 | $35,346 | $18,045 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
96.64% Acceptance Rate
13,995 Total Applicants
13,395 Students Admitted
1,868 First-Time Students Enrolled
13.95% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
ACT Average: 26
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Maine reported total enrollment of about 8,496 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 52% male and 48% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (82.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.9%), and Two or More Races (4.1%). About 23.27% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 23.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
87.7% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Maine in 2024 is 8,496 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 11,336 students. Graduate enrollment is about 2,428 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
83.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 82.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
41.31% 100% Completion Time
54.94% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 41.31% of students graduating from University of Maine completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Management Science: 59% male / 41% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 68% male / 32% female
- Mechanical Engineering: 79% male / 21% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Maine.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$48,653 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
51.38% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
594.65% Return on Investment
5.1 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Maine.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 138 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Management Science: 157 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 116 completions
3. Mechanical Engineering: 109 completions
4. Psychology, General: 105 completions
5. Marketing/Marketing Management, General: 102 completions
6. Finance, General: 80 completions
7. Social Work: 79 completions
8. Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse: 79 completions
9. Marine Sciences: 71 completions
Most popular programs at University of Maine.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Maine graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Maine from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 69.7%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $11,425
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,786
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Maine is a public institution located in Orono, ME, classified as Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Management Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Mechanical Engineering. Enrollment is approximately 8,496 students. Student body composition includes White (82.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.9%), Two or More Races (4.1%). The admission rate is 96.64%. Average ACT scores for admitted students are 26. The 150%-time completion rate is 54.94%. Approximately 23.27% of students receive Pell Grants. About 23.4% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity
Location
Orono, ME 04469
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Diverse Program Offerings: With over 138 distinct degree programs, University of Maine provides students with a wide range of academic options. This diversity allows students to explore various fields and find programs that align with their interests and career goals.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Maine located?
University of Maine is located in Orono, ME.
What is University of Maine's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Maine is 96.6% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 13,995 applicants and 13,395 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Maine cost?
Reported tuition is $13,326 and average net price is $17,510 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $13,410 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Maine?
University of Maine reports undergraduate enrollment of about 11,336 students, White (82.5%), Hispanic or Latino (4.9%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Maine?
About 23.4% of students at University of Maine are first-generation college students.
What test scores do students need for University of Maine?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, University of Maine reports midpoint ACT about 26.
What do graduates of University of Maine earn?
Median earnings are $43,124 six years after entry and $48,653 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Maine?
The 150%-time completion rate is 54.9% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Maine students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
Is University of Maine public or private?
University of Maine is a public institution located in Orono, ME.
Is University of Maine an HBCU?
No. University of Maine is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Maine a tribal college?
No. University of Maine is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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- National benchmarks
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.