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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

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
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - UMaine Library Profile
- 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
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,108 | 2,978 | 6,086 |
| 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
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,807 | 95% |
| ACT ® Exam | 193 | 10% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2006
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 580 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | 470 | 580 |
| ACT ® Composite | 20 | 25 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 92%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 66% | 41% | 31% | 74% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,404 | $2,796 | $1,346 | $4,866 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.2% | 1.9% | 2.1% |
| Number in Default | 64 | 50 | 44 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,845 | 2,520 | 2,086 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
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
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 352 | 3% |
| American Indian | 181 | 2% |
| Black | 99 | 0.8% |
| Asian | 133 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 95 | 0.8% |
| White | 11,052 | 93% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 172 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,412 | 29% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,078 | 26% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,939 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,148 | 10% |
| Ages 30-34 | 552 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 407 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 655 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 505 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 36 | 0.3% |
| Age Uknown | 8 | 0.07% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,605 | 2,219 | 386 |
| Faculty Status | 904 | 632 | 272 |
| Tenured Faculty | 403 | 368 | 35 |
| Graduate Assistants | 657 | - | 657 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 904 | 632 | 272 |
| Primarily Instruction | 904 | 632 | 272 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 54 | 54 | - |
| Other Professionals | 696 | 646 | 50 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 951 | 887 | 64 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 409 | 375 | 34 |
| Skilled Crafts | 105 | 104 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 313 | 306 | 7 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $4,791,995 | $2,630,011 | $2,161,984 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 55% | 45% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 561 | 312 | 249 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 449 | 263 | 186 |
| Baseball | 33 | 33 | - |
| Basketball | 30 | 16 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 210 | 102 | 108 |
| Field Hocky | 22 | - | 22 |
| Football | 76 | 76 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 51 | 29 | 22 |
| Soccer | 46 | 24 | 22 |
| Softball | 19 | - | 19 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 60 | 32 | 28 |
| Volleyball | 14 | - | 14 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $83,475 | $53,232 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $34,765 | $28,172 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 60 | 34 | 26 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Field Hocky | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 10 | 10 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 9 | 9 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Soccer | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Swimming and Diving (Combined) | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Volleyball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 78%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 31%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 59% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 57% |
| Female | 61% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 73% |
| American Indian | 50% |
| Black | 43% |
| Asian | 32% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 60% |
| Unknown | 100% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 32% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 59% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 46 | 64 |
| Liquor Related | 92 | 100 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 40 | 42 |
| Liquor Related | 75 | 71 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 6 | 11 |
| Burglary | 28 | 27 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 4 |
| Arson | 22 | 20 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 7 |
| Burglary | 22 | 17 |
| Arson | 19 | 16 |
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