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General Information About University of Maine Mission statement The University of Maine advances learning and discovery through excellence and innovation in undergraduate and graduate academic programs while addressing the complex challenges and opportunities of the 21st century through research-based knowledge. Opportunity for all members of the University of Maine community is a cornerstone of our mission. The university welcomes students, research partners and collaborators into an atmosphere that honors the heritage and diversity of our state and nation. Founded in 1865, the University of Maine is a land and Sea Grant institution and the flagship campus of the University of Maine System. This vibrant and dynamic university serves the residents of Maine, the nation, and the world through our acclaimed programs in teaching, research, and outreach. Inspiring and dedicated teaching propels students into new fields of learning and promotes interdisciplinary understanding. Our educational goals is to help students develop their creative abilities, communication, and critical thinking skills, and understanding of traditions in ethics and rationality within the arts, sciences, and professions. Internationally recognized research, scholarship, and creative activity distinguish the University of Maine as the state’s flagship university, where faculty and students contribute knowledge to issues of local, national, and international significance. As the state’s doctoral-granting institution, research and education are inextricably linked. Comprehensive outreach, including public service, Cooperative Extension, continuing education, and distance learning, engages learners of all ages in improving their lives and communities. Using research-based knowledge, outreach efforts promote sustainable use of Maine’s abundant natural resources and build intellectual, cultural, and economic capacity throughout Maine and beyond. Through integrated teaching, research, and outreach, the University of Maine improves the quality of life for people in Maine and around the world, and promotes responsible stewardship of human, natural, and financial resources.
Institutional statistical data was gathered from the U.S. Department of Education - Institute of Education Sciences, National Center for Education Statistics.Institution Type - 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities - ROTC (Army, Navy)
- Teacher certification
- Distance learning opportunities
- Study abroad
Student Services - Remedial services
- Academic/career counseling service
- Employment services for students
- Placement services for completers
Credit Accepted - Dual credit
- Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation - Not applicable
Federal Aid - Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates offered - Bachelor's degree
- Postbaccalaureate certificate
- Master's degree
- Post-master's certificate
Campus Setting - Suburb: Small
Disability Services Student - 3% or Less
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Admission Total Applicants 7,408 Percent Admitted 77% Men Admitted 77% Women Admitted 78% Full Time Retention Rate 79% -
Submitted ACT & SAT Scores
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25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Critical Reading 480 590 Math 490 600 Writing 480 570 -
25th Percentile Score 75th Percentile Score Composite 20 25
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Tuition & Fees 09-10 Tuition & Fees $9,626 Room & Board Charge $8,348 Books & Supplies Cost $1,000 Dorm Capacity 3,722 -
Total Financial Aid Amounts Issued Pell Grants $7,302,000 Other Federal Grants $2,479,000 Scholarships & Fellowships $37,362,000 Discount Applied to Tuition/Fee $27,232,000 Average Grant Dollars Issued $1,719,000 Avg. Scholarship and Fellowships $18,681,000 -
Student Demographics Total Enrolled 13,814 Native American 224 Asian 155 African American 151 Hispanic 125 Enrolled FullTime Undergraduates 7,840 Enrolled FullTime Graduates 1,113
