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University of Maine Teaching Programs

University of Maine is a public institution located in Orono, ME. A Smaller Suburban Community offers an ideal setting with access to urban amenities.

University of Maine Rankings

University of Maine is featured in these rankings for teaching programs at the bachelors level:

Ranking	Rank	Among
Overall Quality	#5 of 31	State — Maine
Overall Quality	#74 of 254	Region — New England
Overall Quality	#756 of 4,630	Nationwide

Where Is University of Maine?

Contact details for University of Maine are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	168 College Avenue, Orono, ME 04469
Phone:	2075811865
Website:	www.umaine.edu/
Admissions:	www.go.umaine.edu/
Financial Aid:	www.umaine.edu/stuaid/

How Do I Get Into University of Maine?

You can apply to University of Maine online at: go.umaine.edu/apply/

University of Maine is classified as Least Selective (85%+) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Maine

This is what University of Maine looks for in applicants:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Considered but not required
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Neither required nor recommended

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Maine?

University of Maine has an acceptance rate of 97%, which makes it highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

Selectivity by Gender

Acceptance rates at University of Maine vary modestly across gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	5,991	5,759	96%
Women	7,966	7,729	97%

Can I Afford University of Maine?

The average net price after aid at University of Maine is $18,045. Cost varies significantly based on your financial situation since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$12,360
In-State Fees	$966
Out-of-State Tuition	$35,790
Out-of-State Fees	$966
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$13,326
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$36,756

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 19% of students at University of Maine receive some form of financial aid (1,799 students).

Approximately 78% of students at University of Maine receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $11,894 per student.

23% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $4,996.

Student Loan Debt

42% of University of Maine undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,306 per year.

University of Maine Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 3,201 students enrolled at University of Maine. University of Maine is classified as a 10,000 - 19,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Doctoral Universities: Highest Research Activity.

Gender Diversity

Of the 8,341 undergraduate students at University of Maine, approximately 51% are male and 49% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Maine undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	125
Black or African American	166
Hispanic	392
White	6,814
American Indian/Alaska Native	75
Two or More Races	333
Non-Resident	166

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Maine break down as follows.

State	First-Time UG Students
Maine	1,332
Massachusetts	267
Connecticut	66
New Hampshire	59
New York	41

Additionally, approximately 2.0% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

University of Maine Graduate Student Diversity

2,493 of University of Maine’s students are in graduate programs. The highest graduate-level award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Gender Diversity (Graduate)

Among graduate students at University of Maine, approximately 39% are male and 61% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity (Graduate)

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Maine graduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	52
Black or African American	57
Hispanic	87
White	1,583
American Indian/Alaska Native	37
Two or More Races	34
Non-Resident	386

Online Learning at University of Maine

University of Maine offers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

3,974 undergraduate students at University of Maine took at least one online class — of those, 1,280 took all of their classes online.

At the graduate level, 289 students took at least one online class and 1,186 took all classes online. Distance education is available at the undergraduate and graduate levels.

Teaching Programs at University of Maine

Below are the teaching degree programs are offered by University of Maine, with per-level degree counts in the most recent reporting year.

Program	Bachelor’s	Master’s	Doctorate	Total
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas	73	20	—	106
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods	79	6	—	94
Special Education and Teaching	—	22	—	46
Educational Administration and Supervision	—	18	9	41
Curriculum and Instruction	—	22	—	28
Educational/Instructional Media Design	—	18	—	27
Education, General	11	—	5	16
Education, Other	—	—	—	3

Academic Programs at University of Maine

University of Maine offers 27 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Maine maintains an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.