University of Maine

University of Maine is a public 4-year college in Orono, Maine with 8,496 undergraduates. It admits 97% of applicants, costs an average of $17,224 a year after grants and graduates 57% of its students.

Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.

University of Maine acceptance rate and admissions

University of Maine admitted 97% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.

Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.

University of Maine application deadlines 2026-27

Next deadline: Early action, Dec 1, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of Maine’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.

Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.

University of Maine tuition, cost and net price

Students who get federal aid pay an average of $17,224 a year after grants and scholarships, $11,938 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.

What families pay, by income

Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):

Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of Maine's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.

University of Maine graduation rate, earnings and debt

• 57% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
• Former students earned a median of $59,140 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
• Students who completed left with a median of $21,500 in federal student loans.

Earnings compared

Debt compared

Median debt is 36% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.

University of Maine majors and what graduates earn

University of Maine awarded bachelor's degrees in 69 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from computer engineering ($104,785).

Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.

Graduate programs at University of Maine

83 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.

Students and location

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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.