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University of Maine
Admission Chances & Acceptance Rate

📍 Orono, ME🏛️ Public university📝 Test-optional

Located in Orono, Maine, this public university enrolls about 12,200 students and has a 96.6% acceptance rate. It's strongest in Business & Marketing, Engineering, and Education. The 55% six-year graduation rate and 83% first-year retention suggest moderate completion challenges, while graduates earn a median of $48,653 ten years after entry with typical federal debt around $25,000.

Acceptance rate
96.6%
Enrollment
12,231
Test policy
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Grad rate (6-yr)
55%

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Admitted Student Profile

The middle 50% of admitted students (25th–75th percentile), self-reported by the school.

SAT (combined)
1070 – 1330
ACT (composite)
22 – 30
GPA
Not published

$ What You'll Actually Pay

Average yearly net price after grants & scholarships, by family income (federal cohort averages — not a personal quote).

$0–30k
$12,642
family income
$30–48k
$13,280
family income
$48–75k
$14,631
family income
$75–110k
$18,508
family income
$110k+
$22,018
family income
23% receive Pell grants
42% take federal loans

Strongest Programs

The fields University of Maine graduates the most students in — a signal of depth, faculty, and alumni networks.

Business & Marketing
14.1%
Engineering
12.7%
Education
8.9%
Biology
6.9%
Engineering Tech
6.5%

Outcomes

School-level averages across all students who enrolled (College Scorecard). Not a personal forecast.

Earnings (10 yr)
$48,653
Earnings (6 yr)
$43,124
Completion
55%
Retention
83%
Median debt
$25,000

? Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Maine?

University of Maine has an acceptance rate of 96.6%, making it relatively accessible.

What SAT score do you need for University of Maine?

The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 1070 and 1330 on the SAT. The ACT range is 22–30.

How much does University of Maine actually cost?

After grants and scholarships, the average net price for the lowest income band is $12,642 per year, rising to $22,018 for families earning $110k+. These are federal cohort averages, not a personal quote.

What are my chances of getting into University of Maine?

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Data sourced from IPEDS, the Common Data Set, and the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Acceptance probabilities calculated by UniversityOdds are estimates based on published academic data and are not a guarantee of admission. Net price figures are federal cohort averages, not personalized quotes — run the school's official net price calculator for your own estimate.