What University of Maine costs
University of Maine charges $13,326 a year in published tuition and fees for Maine residents, about $6,663 a semester, and $36,756 a year for students from other states, about $18,378 a semester. With housing, food, books and other costs, the total cost of attendance for in-state students is $27,328 a year. Students who received grants or scholarships paid $17,175 a year on average after that aid (the average net price). You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
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Getting into University of Maine
For fall 2024, University of Maine received 14,044 applications and admitted 13,572 students, and 2,093 enrolled as first-years.
What University of Maine students study
The most common bachelor's degrees at University of Maine (class of 2024, first majors only):
| Major | Degrees |
|---|---|
| Mechanical Engineering | 92 |
| Psychology | 90 |
| Business Administration and Management | 84 |
| Marketing / Marketing Management | 76 |
| Registered Nursing / Registered Nurse | 67 |
| Marine Sciences | 67 |
| Finance | 66 |
| Biology / Biological Sciences | 62 |
Source: IPEDS Completions, bachelor's degrees awarded in 2023–24.
Colleges near University of Maine
Other colleges within about an hour, by straight-line distance:
- Colby College, Waterville, Maine: about 54 miles away
Colleges like University of Maine
Smaller public universities with the same campus setting (suburban), closest in size and nearest in region:
- Bridgewater State University, Bridgewater, Massachusetts: 7,829 undergraduates
- Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, Connecticut: 7,822 undergraduates
- Farmingdale State College, Farmingdale, New York: 9,552 undergraduates
- The College of New Jersey, Ewing, New Jersey: 7,105 undergraduates
- William Paterson University of New Jersey, Wayne, New Jersey: 6,614 undergraduates
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FAQ
What is University of Maine's acceptance rate? 96.6% for fall 2024: 13,572 of 14,044 applicants were admitted.
How much is tuition at University of Maine? $13,326 a year for in-state students and $36,756 for out-of-state students, in published tuition and fees before aid. You may pay less if receiving grants or scholarships.
How many students go to University of Maine? About 8,500 undergraduates (fall 2024).
What is the campus setting at University of Maine? The National Center for Education Statistics classifies its location as suburban.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Maine (IPEDS, U.S. Department of Education)
- College Scorecard: University of Maine
- Campus photo via Wikimedia Commons
