University of Maine, ME
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Residential
Doctoral University
Selective • Low Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Maine Rankings
Affordability71
Selectivity40
Retention43
Graduation23
Earnings30
Diversity14
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Maine
100%
Bachelor’s
-
Associate’s
-
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences7%
Business, Management, Marketing15%
Communication, Journalism4%
Computer and Information Sciences2%
Education9%
Engineering14%
Engineering Technologies7%
English Language and Literature1%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics<1%
Health Professions and Related Programs8%
History1%
Human, Family and Consumer Sciences3%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities1%
Mathematics and Statistics<1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies3%
Natural Resources and Conservation4%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies1%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences1%
Psychology6%
Public Administration and Social Service2%
Social Sciences5%
Visual and Performing Arts2%
Admissions
Getting into University of Maine
92%
Admission Rate
570
Median SAT Math
580
Median SAT Reading
25
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)520–620
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)530–630
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)22–27
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Maine
$11K
In-State Tuition
$31K
Out-of-State Tuition
$24K
Average Total Cost
$16K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $12K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $14K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $16K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $19K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $20K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Maine
60%
Receive Federal Loans
$17K
Median Federal Debt
72%
Repayment Rate
$265
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 24% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 27% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $19K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $18K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $16K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $20K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $14K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $33K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $27K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $4K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 67% | 54% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 72% | 58% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 78% | 61% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 81% | 67% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Maine
78%
Retention Rate
24%
Transfer Rate
15%
Withdrawal Rate
59%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 40% | 40% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 59% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 59% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 74% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 36% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 61% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 54% | 37% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 33% | 35% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 67% | 44% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 47% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 65% | 49% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Maine
94%
Employment Rate
$34K
Median Salary
$23K
25 Pctl Salary
$49K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 94% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 93% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 92% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 91% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $11K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $23K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $34K | $31K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $49K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $62K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $34K | $31K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $38K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $42K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Maine
8,861
Undergraduates
84%
Full-time Undergrads
20
Avg Entry Age
2,039
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 47% | 63% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 53% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 1% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 2% | 3% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 84% | 80% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 4% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 2% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 2% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 20% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 14% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 19% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 24% | 17% | 14% |
| >$110K | 20% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Maine, ME
Eastern Maine Community College
6 miles, SW
Husson University
8 miles, SW
Beal College
10 miles, SW
Maine Maritime Academy
36 miles, S