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
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research
- Local Area: Small Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 11,894
- College Alias: UMaine
- College Mascot: Black Bears
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Accreditation
- New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
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- 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
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- Admission Links
- Admissions: www.umaine.edu
- Online Application: Apply Online
- Admission Fees Fall 2008
- 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 2008
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 3,730 | 3,678 | 7,408 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 2,856 (77%) | 2,865 (78%) | 5,721 (77%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 1,054 (37%) | 1,028 (36%) | 2,082 (36%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2008
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 1,989 | 95% |
| ACT ® Exam | 225 | 11% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2008
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 480 | 590 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 600 |
| SAT ® Writing | 480 | 570 |
| ACT ® Composite | 21 | 26 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
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The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Website: UMaine Financial Aid Office
- FAFSA Student Aid: Apply Online
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 87%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 70% | 34% | 32% | 60% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $5,334 | $3,769 | $1,098 | $5,064 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2008 | 2007 | 2006 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 3.2% | 3.8% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 66 | 86 | 64 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,021 | 2,250 | 2,845 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
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| 2009-10 | 2008-09 | 2007-08 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-District Tuition and Fees | $9,626 | $9,100 | $8,330 |
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $9,626 | $9,100 | $8,330 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $24,776 | $22,510 | $20,540 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,000 | $1,000 | $1,000 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,348 | $8,008 | $7,484 |
| Other Expenses | $2,200 | $2,200 | $2,200 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-District | $21,174 | $20,308 | $19,014 |
| In-State | $21,174 | $20,308 | $19,014 |
| Out of State | $36,324 | $33,718 | $31,224 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-District | $10,626 | $10,100 | $9,330 |
| In-State | $10,626 | $10,100 | $9,330 |
| Out of State | $25,776 | $23,510 | $21,540 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-District | $10,626 | $10,100 | $9,330 |
| In-State | $10,626 | $10,100 | $9,330 |
| Out of State | $25,776 | $23,510 | $21,540 |
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
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- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 11,894 Undergraduate: 9,511 Graduate: 2,383
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 5,613 Female: 6,281
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 4,841 Female: 4,670
- Graduate Gender Male: 772 Female: 1,611
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 9,235 Part-Time: 2,659
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 8,004 Part-Time: 1,507
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,231 Part-Time: 1,152
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 337 | 3% |
| American Indian | 216 | 2% |
| Black | 139 | 1% |
| Asian | 147 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 114 | 1% |
| White | 9,151 | 77% |
| Unknown | 1,790 | 15% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 118 | 1% |
| Ages 18-19 | 3,291 | 28% |
| Ages 20-21 | 3,281 | 28% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,938 | 16% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,047 | 9% |
| Ages 30-34 | 595 | 5% |
| Ages 35-39 | 369 | 3% |
| Ages 40-49 | 632 | 5% |
| Ages 50-65 | 516 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 16 | 0.1% |
| Age Unknown | 91 | 0.8% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 2,570 | 2,182 | 388 |
| Faculty Status | 892 | 621 | 271 |
| Tenured Faculty | 391 | 371 | 20 |
| Graduate Assistants | 666 | - | 666 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 892 | 621 | 271 |
| Primarily Instruction | 622 | 385 | 237 |
| Primarily Research | 53 | 19 | 34 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 52 | 52 | - |
| Other Professionals | 732 | 669 | 63 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 894 | 840 | 54 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 370 | 343 | 27 |
| Skilled Crafts | 103 | 102 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 311 | 302 | 9 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $79,449 (490) | $84,141 (326) | $70,124 (164) |
| Professor | $96,837 (193) | $97,855 (155) | $92,684 (38) |
| Associate Professor | $75,963 (168) | $78,158 (105) | $72,305 (63) |
| Assistant Professor | $62,353 (76) | $65,256 (42) | $58,767 (34) |
| Instructor | $52,565 (13) | $60,479 (5) | $47,619 (8) |
| Lecturer | $51,415 (40) | $53,290 (19) | $49,719 (21) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $72,661 (112) | $78,954 (66) | $63,632 (46) |
| Professor | $99,801 (27) | $100,029 (24) | $97,974 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $76,780 (29) | $86,348 (10) | $71,744 (19) |
| Assistant Professor | $58,661 (15) | $53,783 (3) | $59,880 (12) |
| Instructor | $67,980 (1) | $67,980 (1) | - (-) |
| Lecturer | $56,722 (40) | $61,337 (28) | $45,953 (12) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $75,729 (602) | $80,851 (392) | $66,168 (210) |
| Professor | $94,974 (220) | $95,709 (179) | $91,768 (41) |
| Associate Professor | $74,029 (197) | $77,505 (115) | $69,153 (82) |
| Assistant Professor | $59,987 (91) | $63,840 (45) | $56,217 (46) |
| Instructor | $52,783 (14) | $59,669 (6) | $47,619 (8) |
| Lecturer | $48,912 (80) | $51,441 (47) | $45,312 (33) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Athlete Student Aid | |||
| Total Aid | $5,738,734 | $3,242,011 | $2,496,723 |
| Ratio (%) | 100% | 56% | 44% |
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 519 | 265 | 254 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 401 | 219 | 182 |
| Baseball | 31 | 31 | - |
| Basketball | 27 | 14 | 13 |
| All Track Combined | 204 | 87 | 117 |
| Field Hockey | 22 | - | 22 |
| Football | 87 | 87 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 56 | 27 | 29 |
| Soccer | 25 | - | 25 |
| Softball | 22 | - | 22 |
| Swimming and Diving | 45 | 19 | 26 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $90,406 | $50,464 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $31,845 | $27,211 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 55 | 32 | 23 |
| Baseball | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 2 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| All Track Combined | 14 | 7 | 7 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 12 | 6 | 6 |
| Field Hockey | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Football | 11 | 11 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 10 | 10 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 7 | 4 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Soccer | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Swimming and Diving | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 79%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 57%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 58% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 56% |
| Female | 60% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 66% |
| American Indian | 35% |
| Black | 41% |
| Asian | 65% |
| Hispanic | 44% |
| White | 61% |
| Unknown | 27% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 34% |
| 5 Years | 53% |
| 6 Years | 58% |
Crime Statistics
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 43 | 40 |
| Liquor Related | 76 | 75 |
| On Campus | ||
| Weapons Related | 1 | - |
| Drug Related | 44 | 46 |
| Liquor Related | 94 | 92 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 5 | 5 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 33 | 22 |
| Arson | 8 | 19 |
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 7 | 6 |
| Robbery | 1 | - |
| Aggravated Assault | 1 | - |
| Burglary | 44 | 28 |
| Vehicle Theft | 2 | 2 |
| Arson | 11 | 22 |
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Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009