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University of Maine is a public university in a small suburb of the Bangor, ME metro with 9,267 students and a 97% acceptance rate.

Orono, Maine · Public · Suburb, small · 9,267 students · R1 research university

NCAA Division I · America EastEarly action Dec 1

Admission rate

97%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$17,510

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

55%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

77%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$48,653

10 years after entry

Students

9,267

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

First-year deadlines, 2026–27

PlanDeadline
Early action
Apply early, hear early, not binding.		December 1, 2026

Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean

Source: umaine.edu · checked September 29, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income

$0–30,000$12,642
$30,001–48,000$13,280
$48,001–75,000$14,631
$75,001–110,000$18,508
Over $110,000$22,018

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

AP credit

Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit
ExamMin scoreUniversity of Maine courseCredits
Calculus AB3MAT 126 4 Quantitative Lit
Calculus BC3MAT 126 , MAT 127 8 Quantitative Lit
Biology3BIO 100 4 Lab Science
Chemistry3CHY 100X 4 Lab Science
Physics 13PHY 111 4 Lab Science
English Language and Composition3
ENG 101 3 English Language and English…ENG 101 3 English Language and English Literature have the same equivalents, students may only receive credit for one exam, not both.
English Literature and Composition3ENG 1013 credits
United States History3HTY 103 , HTY 104 6 Social Cont/West Cult
Show all 41 exams and every score level
ExamMin scoreCourseCredits
Calculus AB3MAT 126 4 Quantitative Lit
Calculus BC3MAT 126 , MAT 127 8 Quantitative Lit
Biology3BIO 100 4 Lab Science
Chemistry3CHY 100X 4 Lab Science
Physics 13PHY 111 4 Lab Science
English Language and Composition3
ENG 101 3 English Language and English…ENG 101 3 English Language and English Literature have the same equivalents, students may only receive credit for one exam, not both.
English Literature and Composition3ENG 1013 credits
United States History3HTY 103 , HTY 104 6 Social Cont/West Cult
Psychology3PSY 100 3 Social Contexts
Computer Science A3COS 100X 3 Quantitative Lit
Macroeconomics3ECO 121 3 Social Contexts
Microeconomics3ECO 120 3 Social Contexts
World History: Modern3HTY 116 , HTY 100X 6 Western Cultural
Environmental Science3EES 100 3 Pop & Environ
Physics 23PHY 112 4 Lab Science
European History3HTY 105 , HTY 106 6 Social Cont/West Cult
Computer Science Principles3COS 100X 3 Quantitative Lit
Music Theory3MUY 101 3 Artistic & Creative Exp
Music Theory5By special arrangement with the Music Department
Art: 2D Art and Design3Based on portfolio review by the Art Department
Art: 3D Art and Design3Based on portfolio review by the Art Department
Art: Art History3ARH 100 3 Cult Div/Artistic & Creative Exp
Art: Drawing3Based on portfolio review by the Art Department
Comparative Government and Politics3POS 241 3 Cult Div/Social Cont
ENG 1293
Geography, Human3GEO 100 3 Cult. Div/Pop & Environ
Government and Politics: United Stated3POS 100 3 Social Contexts
History: African American Studies3HTY 100X 3 Cultural Diversity
Language Spanish Language and Culture3SPA 203 , SPA 204 6 Cultural Diversity
Language Spanish Literature and Culture3SPA 300X, SPA 3086 credits
Language: Chinese Language and Culture3CHI 200X 6 Cultural Diversity
Language: French Language and Culture3FRE 201 , FRE 202 6 Cultural Diversity
Language: German Language and Culture3GER 203 , GER 204 6 Cultural Diversity
Language: Italian Language and Culture3VOX 106, VOX 136 6 Cultural Diversity
Language: Japanese Language and Culture3VOX 107, VOX 137 6 Cultural Diversity
Language: Latin3MLC 200X 6 Cultural Diversity
Math: Precalculus3MAT 122 4 Quantitative Lit
Math: Statistics3STS 132 3 Quantitative Lit
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism3
PHY 122 4 Lab Science Students in the Engineering…PHY 122 4 Lab Science Students in the Engineering majors are required to complete UMaine’s PHY 121 & 122 and would satisfy those requirements with AP Physics C:Mechanics & Physics C: Electricity/Magnetism
Physics C: Mechanics3PHY 121 4 Lab Science
Research3INT 100X3 credits
Seminar3INT 100X3 credits

Source: catalog.umaine.edu · checked September 19, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Mechanical Engineering92
Psychology90
Business Administration and Management84
Marketing/Marketing Management76
Marine Sciences67
Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse67
Finance66
Biology/Biological Sciences62
Show the other 70 majors
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching57
Elementary Education and Teaching57
Environmental Science54
Computer Science46
Political Science and Government44
Human Development and Family Studies42
Civil Engineering39
Animal Sciences38
Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management35
Chemical Engineering34
Construction Engineering Technology/Technician34
Social Work31
Communication29
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies28
Surveying Technology/Surveying26
Zoology/Animal Biology26
History24
Electrical and Electronics Engineering23
Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician22
Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering22
Secondary Education and Teaching22
English Language and Literature21
Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician21
Communication Sciences and Disorders19
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia16
Computer Engineering16
Anthropology16
Economics16
Biochemistry15
Nutrition Sciences14
General Studies14
Forestry14
Accounting13
Fine/Studio Arts13
International Relations and Affairs12
Journalism11
Education11
Physics11
Sociology10
Sport and Fitness Administration/Management9
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other9
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management8
Mathematics8
Botany/Plant Biology8
Music Teacher Education8
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations8
Community Psychology7
Geology/Earth Science7
Microbiology7
Chemistry6
Art Teacher Education6
Mass Communication/Media Studies6
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist5
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts5
Anthropology, Other5
Philosophy5
Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture4
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography4
Music4
Music Performance4
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies4
Management Information Systems4
Women's Studies3
Business/Managerial Economics2
Athletic Training/Trainer2
Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies2
Molecular Biology2
Engineering Physics/Applied Physics2
Environmental Studies2
Art History, Criticism and Conservation1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity · NCAA Division I, America East

Baseball, Basketball, Football, Ice Hockey, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

Women’s varsity · NCAA Division I, America East

Basketball, Field Hockey, Ice Hockey, Soccer, Softball, Swimming and Diving (combined), Track and Field and Cross Country (combined)

ROTC

Army

Faith groups

Cru, Hillel, Newman Connection

Also

Honors college, Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), hillel.org · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Suburb, small

Federal locale classification

Metro area

Bangor, ME

156,840 people

Big-city metro (1 million+)

No

More about the place

Nearest airport

Bangor International (BGR)

Nearest hub airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 7.5 of 20

Elevation

122 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

11°F

July high

81°F

Annual snowfall

74.6 in

Days at 90°F or higher

9 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,490 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

Similar colleges

Public, suburban campus, NCAA Division I, similar size