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University of Maine
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Annual Tuition
$12,606
Average Sticker Price
Admission Rate
95.7%
Selectivity Level
Graduation Rate
55.9%
Completion Success
Median Earnings
$48,653
10y Career Outlook
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About Institution
University of Maine is a distinguished Public, 4-Year institution located in Orono, ME. With a competitive tuition profile of $12,606, it remains an attractive choice for ambitious students. A strong graduation rate of 55.9% underscores its academic rigor and effective student support systems.
Investment Return
Estimated College ROI Analysis
Total 4-Year Cost
$50,424
Based on sticker tuition
Estimated Payback
2.7 yrs
Time to recoup investment
Annual Earnings Boost
+$18,653
vs. $30k HS diploma baseline
10-Year Net Gain
+$136,106
Cumulative earnings advantage minus total college cost
20-Year Net Gain
+$322,636
Long-term projected return on your education investment
ROI estimates use the BLS national median of $30,000/yr for high school diploma holders as a baseline. Actual results vary based on major, career path, location, and individual circumstances. Median graduate debt at University of Maine is $25,000.
Student Community
Gender Balance
Ethnic Diversity
Security Audit
Incidents
0
Burglary
0
Theft
0
Assault
0
Robbery
0
Rape
0
Arson
0
Murder
0
Financial Outlook
Total Sticker Price
$12,606
Estimated cost before aid.
Net Price By Income
Debt & Financial Aid
Repayment measured in 2016–17; this federal measure was discontinued.
* Most students receive significant grants and scholarships, reducing the actual cost. Grant data from IPEDS Student Financial Aid survey.
Quick Overview
Faculty Ratio
N/A
Retention
77.0%
Success
55.9%
In-State Cost
$12,606
Age 25+ Students
9.9%
Carnegie Class
R1: Doctoral — Very High Research
Working at 6yr
536 students
Security Benchmark
Campus vs. City Comparison (Per 100k)
Violent Offenses
PER 100KProperty Crimes
PER 100KStats sourced from institutional reports and municipal data. These rates provide a standardized baseline for comparing safety across different environments.
Living In Orono
Off-Campus Market Estimator
Studio
$881
Monthly Average
1 Bedroom
$971
Monthly Average
2 Bedrooms
$1,239
Monthly Average
3 Bedrooms
$
Monthly Average
Data provided by HUD Fair Market Rent (FMR). These estimates assist with financial planning for off-campus housing in the Orono metropolitan area.