Chrome
Edge
Firefox
Want to update the data for this profile? Claim it!
Location & Contact
Address
5713 Chadbourne Hall
Orono, ME 04469-5713
United States
Orono, ME 04469-5713
United States
Contact
Lateef O'Connor
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Email: umaineadmissions@maine.edu
Phone: 207-581-1561
Fax: 207-581-1213
Senior Associate Director of Admissions
Email: umaineadmissions@maine.edu
Phone: 207-581-1561
Fax: 207-581-1213
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
13,425
Applied
12,843
Accepted
8,769
Enrolled
Female Admissions
7,781
Females Applied
7,449
Females Accepted
96%
Male Admissions
5,644
Males Applied
5,394
Males Accepted
96%
Applying
3.5
Avg. high school GPA for freshman
| Admission Requirements | |
|---|---|
| Required |
Transcript of high school record Essay A minimum high school GPA of 2 One recommendation |
| Required for some programs | Other requirements may exist (see below) |
Application Deadlines
| Type | Application Closing | Notification Date | Rolling Admissions |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fall freshmen | March 1st | December 2nd | Yes |
| Out of state Fall freshmen | March 1st | January 1st | No |
| Other early decision plan | December 1st | January 15th | No |
| Transfer | Not reported | Not reported | No |
Test Scores Accepted
| Test | Avg. Score | 25th %
 | 75th %
| |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Critical Reading | 604 | 540 | 670 | |
| SAT Math | 594 | 530 | 660 | |
| ACT Composite | 27 | 22 | 31 |
Tuition & Fees
Tuition
12,360
In-state
35,790
Out-of-state
12,360
In-district
Fees
966
Full-time student fees
13,410
Room & board
6,670
Room only
Other Payment Considerations
| Guaranteed tuition plan offered | No |
|---|---|
| Tuition pre-payment plan | No |
| Tuition payment plans offered | Yes |
| Student groups that qualify for full or partial waiver of tuition |
Employees |
Financial Aid
16,875
Avg. Financial Aid Package
18,636
Avg. Freshman Financial Aid Package
20,306
Avg. International Student Financial Aid Package
4,170
Avg. Loan Aid
9,047
Avg. Grant Aid
11,679
Avg. Scholarship and/or Grant Aid awarded
Percentage of students with need who receive financial aid
73.6%
Avg. Percentage of Financial Need Met
29%
Percentage of Students Who Had Their Need Fully Met
Student Body
8,769
Total Undergrad students
2%
International Students
38%
Out-of-state students
Race/Ethnicity
| Hispanic/Latino | 4.59% |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 1.88% |
| White or Caucasian | 83.19% |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 0.79% |
| Asian | 1.76% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | 0.02% |
| Two or more races | 3.84% |
| Other | 1.73% |
Gender
Male (51.69%)
Female (48.31%)
Campus Life
Housing
| Type | |
|---|---|
| College-owned housing | Yes |
| Housing requirements | Yes |
| Housing options |
Cooperative housing Co-ed housing Disabled housing International housing Freshman car parking |
| % of undergrad students who live in college housing | 39% |
Student Activities
Student-run campus newspaper
Drama/theatre group
Student-run radio station
Student-run television station
Marching band
Choral groups
Campus events:
Student Involvement Fair, Week of Welcome and Maine Day of Service
Student Involvement Fair, Week of Welcome and Maine Day of Service
Student Services
Legal services
Health clinic
Personal/psychological counseling
Women's center
International students advisor
Student Organizations
Greek fraternities
Greek sororities
Local fraternities
Local sororities
Most popular organizations:
Fraternity and Sorority Life, Hammock Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Maine Outing Club and Maine Ski and SnowBoard Club
Fraternity and Sorority Life, Hammock Club, Dungeons and Dragons Club, Maine Outing Club and Maine Ski and SnowBoard Club
Campus Security & Safety
24-hour emergency telephone/alarm services
24-hour patrols by trained officers
Student patrols
Late-night transport/escort services
Electronically-operated dormitory entrances
Other Campus Security & Safety:
area emergency text and email message system
area emergency text and email message system
Athletics
Men's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | | Division 1 | |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | | No | No |
| Cheerleading | | No | No |
| Crew | | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | | No | No |
| Fencing | | No | No |
| Field Hockey | | No | No |
| Football | No | Division 1 | |
| Golf | | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | | Division 1 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | No | No |
| Racquetball | | No | No |
| Riflery | No | No | No |
| Rock Climbing | | No | No |
| Rugby | | No | No |
| Sailing | | No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | No | No |
| Soccer | | No | No |
| Softball | | No | No |
| Squash | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | | No | No |
| Weight Lifting | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | | No | No |
Women's Sports
| Sport | Intramural | Intercollegiate | Scholarship |
|---|---|---|---|
| Badminton | | No | No |
| Baseball | No | No | No |
| Basketball | | Division 1 | |
| Bowling | | No | No |
| Cheerleading | No | No | No |
| Crew | | No | No |
| Cross-country Running | No | Division 1 | |
| Equestrian Sports | | No | No |
| Fencing | No | No | No |
| Field Hockey | | Division 1 | |
| Football | No | No | No |
| Golf | | No | No |
| Ice Hockey | | Division 1 | |
| Indoor Track | No | No | No |
| Lacrosse | | No | No |
| Racquetball | | No | No |
| Riflery | No | No | No |
| Rock Climbing | | No | No |
| Rugby | | No | No |
| Sailing | | No | No |
| Skiing (cross-country) | No | No | No |
| Skiing (downhill) | | No | No |
| Soccer | | Division 1 | |
| Softball | | Division 1 | |
| Squash | No | No | No |
| Swimming And Diving | | Division 1 | |
| Table Tennis | | No | No |
| Tennis | | No | No |
| Track And Field | No | Division 1 | |
| Ultimate Frisbee | | No | No |
| Volleyball | | No | No |
| Weight Lifting | No | No | No |
| Wrestling | | No | No |
Faculty
815
Total Faculty
15:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-time - 504
Part-time - 311
Male - 398
Female - 417
University of Maine