← Back to collegesUniversity of Maine, in Orono, ME, is a public large school, enrolling around 8,496 students. University of Maine is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 97%. Engineering graduates, especially in Computer Engineering, report the strongest earnings here: a median of $104,785/year. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.
Admissions
Admit rate97%
SAT rangeNot reported
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads8,496
Yield (admits who enroll)14%
Next deadlineNot reported
Cost & outcomes
Cost of attendance$27,328
4-year grad rate56%
Median earnings, 10yr out$48,653
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
How University of Maine weighs your application
From University of Maine's own Common Data Set, 2024-25, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
Academic factorsRigor of secondary school recordVery important
Class rankVery important
Academic GPAVery important
Standardized test scoresNot considered
Application essayImportant
RecommendationsImportant
Nonacademic factorsInterviewConsidered
Extracurricular activitiesConsidered
Talent/abilityConsidered
Character/personal qualitiesConsidered
First generationNot considered
Alumni relation (legacy)Not considered
Geographical residenceNot considered
State residencyNot considered
Religious affiliationNot considered
Volunteer workConsidered
Work experienceConsidered
Level of interest (demonstrated interest)Not considered
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Maine weighs in your application
Paying it back
Undergrads taking federal loans42%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out72%
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Agriculture, Agriculture Operations, and Related SciencesFood Science and Technology$56,861/yr
Animal Sciences$50,825/yr
Biological and Biomedical SciencesBiology, General$57,185/yr
Zoology/Animal Biology$36,078/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support ServicesFinance and Financial Management Services$75,004/yr
Marketing$67,863/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$66,867/yr
Accounting and Related Services$65,906/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related ProgramsCommunication and Media Studies$58,306/yr
Journalism$54,717/yr
Radio, Television, and Digital Communication$47,421/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support ServicesComputer Science$99,413/yr
EducationTeacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas$56,169/yr
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$45,122/yr
EngineeringComputer Engineering$104,785/yr
Electrical, Electronics, and Communications Engineering$100,593/yr
Chemical Engineering$94,964/yr
Mechanical Engineering$85,064/yr
Biomedical/Medical Engineering$80,059/yr
Civil Engineering$78,989/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related FieldsMechanical Engineering Related Technologies/Technicians$91,879/yr
Electrical/Electronic Engineering Technologies/Technicians$90,940/yr
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician$89,454/yr
English Language and Literature/LettersEnglish Language and Literature, General$50,825/yr
Family and Consumer Sciences/Human SciencesHuman Development, Family Studies, and Related Services$44,893/yr
Health Professions and Related ProgramsRegistered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$77,494/yr
Communication Disorders Sciences and Services$52,584/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and HumanitiesLiberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$45,094/yr
Multi/Interdisciplinary StudiesMarine Sciences$46,292/yr
Natural Resources and ConservationForestry$56,124/yr
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$52,523/yr
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management$45,502/yr
PsychologyPsychology, General$48,242/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions Social SciencesEconomics$65,097/yr
International Relations and National Security Studies$62,555/yr
Political Science and Government$58,303/yr
Sociology$58,217/yr
Visual and Performing ArtsFine and Studio Arts$44,876/yr
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity3,717
Typical room charge$6,018
Typical board charge$6,032
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What does University of Maine look for in applicants?
Per University of Maine's own Common Data Set (Section C7), it rates rigor of secondary school record, class rank, academic GPA as "very important" in admissions decisions -- its own stated top factors, not a generic guess.
What is University of Maine's acceptance rate?
University of Maine in Orono, ME admits approximately 97% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
How much does University of Maine cost?
University of Maine's total cost of attendance is reported at $27,328 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
Does University of Maine require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Maine doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.