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University of Maine (UMaine)

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  • Orono, ME 04469
  • OPEID College Code: 00205300
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  • General Phone: (207) 581-1110
  • President: Robert Kennedy
  • Website: www.umaine.edu
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral Degree
  • Local Area: Small Suburb
  • Student Enrollment: 11,912
  • College Alias: UMaine
  • College Mascot: Black Bears
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Basic Information
    Student Services
  • Remedial Services Offered
  • Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
  • Employment Services Offered
  • Placement Services For Graduates Offered
    Special Learning Opportunities
  • Distance Learning Opportunities
  • Study Abroad Opportunities
  • Teaching K-12 Certification Offered
  • Can Complete Preparation With Specialization
  • ROTC
  • Army Navy
    College Carnegie Classifications
  • Basic Classification
  • Research Universities (High Research Activity)
  • Undergraduate Classification
  • Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, High Graduate Coexistence
  • Graduate Classification
  • Comprehensive Doctoral (No Medical/Veterinary)
  • Undergraduate Profile Classification
  • Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
  • Enrollment Classification
  • High Undergraduate
  • Size Classification
  • Medium Four-Year, Primarily Residential
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2006
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate Application Fee: $60.00
 
    College Credits Accepted
  • Dual Credit
  • AP Credit
    Applicant Considerations
  • High School or Secondary School GPA
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Rank
  • Recommended
  • High School or Secondary School Record
  • Required
  • College Preparatory Program Completion
  • Required
  • Recommendation Consideration
  • Required
  • Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...)
  • Required
  • TOEFL
  • Required
 
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2006
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants3,1082,9786,086
Number Granted Admission (%)2,429 (78%)2,405 (81%)4,834 (79%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)983 (40%)915 (38%)1,898 (39%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2006
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam1,80795%
ACT ® Exam19310%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading480580
SAT ® Math480600
SAT ® Writing470580
 
ACT ® Composite2025
ACT ® English--
ACT ® Math--
    Financial Aid Links and Information
  • Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving66%41%31%74%
Avg Amount Receiving$3,404$2,796$1,346$4,866
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200620052004
Default Rate (%)2.2%1.9%2.1%
Number in Default645044
Number in Repayment2,8452,5202,086
Undergraduate Student Expenses
2007-082006-072005-06
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-State Tuition and Fees$8,330$7,464$6,910
Out of State Tuition and Fees$20,540$18,414$17,050
Books and Supplies$1,000$1,000$1,000
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$7,484$7,124$6,732
Other Expenses$2,200$2,200$2,200
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-State$19,014$17,788$16,842
Out of State$31,224$28,738$26,982
Off Campus
In-State$9,330$8,464$7,910
Out of State$21,540$19,414$18,050
Off Campus with Family
In-State$9,330$8,464$7,910
Out of State$21,540$19,414$18,050
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
 CertificateBachelorMasterDoctor
Agriculture Operations
Agricultural Economics-64-
Agriculture-1--
Animal Sciences-222-
Aquaculture----
Food Science-1682
Landscaping and Groundskeeping-91-
Plant Sciences--4-
Soil Science and Agronomy----
 
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry-118-
Biology, Biological Sciences-3833
Botany, Plant Biology-23-
Entomology--1-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography--62
Microbiology-10-1
Molecular Biology-7-6
Zoology, Animal Biology-94-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting--8-
Business Administration and Management-21926-
 
Communications and Journalism
Broadcast Journalism----
Digital Communication and Media-32--
Journalism-51--
Media Studies-17--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science-103-
Information Technology--5-
 
Education
Art Teacher Education-12--
Counseling and Guidance Services2-20-
Curriculum and Instruction--2-
Education---1
Educational Leadership and Administration14-224
Educational and Instructional Media Design--3-
Elementary Education-7116-
Higher Education Administration--11-
Music Teacher Education-15--
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching-547-
Reading Teacher Education2-241
Science Teacher Education1-5-
Secondary Education-5113-
Social Studies Teacher Education--2-
Special Education and Teaching1-15-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other7-361
 
Engineering
Agricultural and Biological Engineering, Bioengineering-11-
Chemical Engineering-912
Civil Engineering-4410-
Computer Engineering-62-
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering-158-
Engineering Physics-23-
Forest Engineering----
Mechanical Engineering-391-
Surveying Engineering-653
 
Engineering Technology
Civil Engineering Technology-19--
Electrical and Communications Engineering Technology-29--
Mechanical Engineering and Technology-29--
Surveying Technology-10--
 
English Language and Literature
English Language and Literature-5315-
Speech and Rhetorical Studies-2613-
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Womens Studies-7--
 
Family and Consumer Sciences
Human Development and Family Studies-451-
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
Foreign Languages and Literatures----
French Language and Literature-31-
German Language and Literature-3--
Latin Language and Literature----
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other-1--
Russian Language and Literature----
Spanish Language and Literature-3--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Clinical Laboratory Science, Medical Technology-6--
Communication Disorders-2619-
Nursing-8815-
 
History
History-3184
 
Interdisciplinary Studies
Multiple, Interdisciplinary Studies, Other-2-2
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies-203-
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-191-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Forest Sciences and Biology-2--
Forestry-2072
Natural Resources Management and Policy-2042
Water, Wetlands and Marine Resources Management-20-1
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management-1042
Wood Science and Wood Products, Pulp and Paper Technology-1--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-8--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-622
Geological and Earth Sciences, Geosciences, Other----
Geology, Earth Science-993
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical--31
Physics-182
 
Psychology
Clinical Psychology----
Psychology-9732
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration-138-
Social Work-33501
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management-12--
 
Social Sciences
Anthropology-121-
Economics-112-
Economics, Other-42-
International Relations and Affairs-17--
Political Science and Government-37--
Sociology-21--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Art History, Criticism and Conservation-7--
Art and Art Studies----
Drama and Theatre Arts-4--
Fine Studio Arts-16--
Music-6--
Music Performance-13-
 
 
Additional Information
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 11,912
  • Undergraduate: 9,596 Graduate: 2,316
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
  • Male: 5,542 Female: 6,370
  • Undergraduate Gender
  • Male: 4,750 Female: 4,846
  • Graduate Gender
  • Male: 792 Female: 1,524
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
  • Full-Time: 9,008 Part-Time: 2,904
  • Undergraduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 7,892 Part-Time: 1,704
  • Graduate Attendance
  • Full-Time: 1,116 Part-Time: 1,200
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien3523%
American Indian1812%
Black990.8%
Asian1331%
Hispanic950.8%
White11,05293%
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 181721%
Ages 18-193,41229%
Ages 20-213,07826%
Ages 22-241,93916%
Ages 25-291,14810%
Ages 30-345525%
Ages 35-394073%
Ages 40-496555%
Ages 50-655054%
Age Over 65360.3%
Age Uknown80.07%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees2,6052,219386
Faculty Status904632272
Tenured Faculty40336835
Graduate Assistants657-657
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service904632272
Primarily Instruction904632272
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial5454-
Other Professionals69664650
Technical and/or Paraprofessional95188764
Clerical And Secretarial40937534
Skilled Crafts1051041
Service and/or Maintenance3133067
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$74,529 (597)$79,346 (385)$65,782 (212)
Professor$91,541 (217)$92,701 (175)$86,710 (42)
Associate Professor$72,239 (208)$74,611 (121)$68,939 (87)
Assistant Professor$58,071 (97)$60,463 (51)$55,420 (46)
Instructor$51,273 (13)$60,515 (5)$45,498 (8)
Lecturer$52,695 (61)$56,919 (32)$48,035 (29)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$67,334 (35)$73,186 (21)$58,558 (14)
Professor$123,731 (6)$123,731 (6)- (-)
Associate Professor$89,755 (3)$89,893 (1)$89,686 (2)
Assistant Professor$55,496 (6)- (-)$55,496 (6)
Lecturer$51,962 (16)$50,953 (13)$56,333 (3)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$73,453 (632)$78,339 (406)$64,675 (226)
Professor$91,802 (223)$92,984 (181)$86,710 (42)
Associate Professor$72,256 (211)$74,603 (122)$69,039 (89)
Assistant Professor$57,334 (103)$60,463 (51)$54,264 (52)
Instructor$51,273 (13)$60,515 (5)$45,498 (8)
Lecturer$50,580 (77)$52,519 (45)$47,852 (32)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
Athlete Student Aid
Total Aid$4,791,995$2,630,011$2,161,984
Ratio (%)100%55%45%
 
Participants
All Athletes561312249
Unduplicated Athletes449263186
Baseball3333-
Basketball301614
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)210102108
Field Hocky22-22
Football7676-
Ice Hockey512922
Soccer462422
Softball19-19
Swimming and Diving (Combined)603228
Volleyball14-14
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$83,475$53,232
Assistant Coaches-$34,765$28,172
 
Coaches
All Coaches603426
Baseball44-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches33-
Basketball844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined)1266
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1055
Field Hocky2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
Football1010-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches99-
Ice Hockey743
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches532
Soccer422
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches211
Softball3-3
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches2-2
Swimming and Diving (Combined)844
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches633
Volleyball2-2
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches1-1
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 31%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students59%
 
By Gender
Male57%
Female61%
 
By Race
Non-Resident Alien73%
American Indian50%
Black43%
Asian32%
Hispanic44%
White60%
Unknown100%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less32%
5 Years53%
6 Years59%
Crime Statistics
 2006-072005-06
Arrests
On Campus
Drug Related4664
Liquor Related92100
Residence Hall
Drug Related4042
Liquor Related7571
 
Criminal Offenses
On Campus
Forcible Rape611
Burglary2827
Vehicle Theft24
Arson2220
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape57
Burglary2217
Arson1916
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