University of Maine
PublicOrono, ME
University 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
Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry
- Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
- Regular Decision: Mar 1, 2027
Confirm on University of Maine's own admissions site before you apply.
Cost & outcomes
Out-of-state students pay $25,110 more per year in tuition and fees (2.8x the in-state rate).
Based on 30 credits a year, since UMaine charges by the credit. Business, engineering and nursing courses cost more.
Tuition & fees are University of Maine's own published 2026-27 rates (source); other figures are from the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.
Paying less as an out-of-state student
University of Maine takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.
New England Tuition Break
Residents of the other New England states get a reduced out-of-state rate in approved majors. Which majors qualify depends on your home state.
University of Maine's published Tuition Break rate for 2026-27: $24,230 a year in tuition and fees (source).
Where do you stand against University of Maine's numbers?
Check your chances hereHow University of Maine weighs your application
From University of Maine's own Common Data Set, 2025-26, Section C7 -- not a generic admissions checklist. What is a Common Data Set?
See full profile -- financial aid, campus life, and what University of Maine weighs in your application
Paying it back
"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
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
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
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 offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?
Yes -- University of Maine takes part in the New England Tuition Break, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.
What is out-of-state tuition at University of Maine?
For 2026-27, University of Maine's tuition and required fees are $39,410 for out-of-state students and $14,300 for in-state students -- $25,110 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.
When is the application deadline for University of Maine?
University of Maine's deadlines are Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Regular Decision Mar 1, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Maine require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Maine doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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