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University of Maine, also referred to as UMaine, is a public coeducational research university located in Orono, Maine. The institution was established in 1862. Currently, it grants admission to over 10,000 students every year. The school offers various majors in the fields of family and social work and conservation and resource management.
The university’s sports teams are fondly called the Black Bears. “Banana the Bear” is the official mascot of the school teams. University of Maine’s athletics department fields teams in football, ice hockey, and various other sports.
University of Maine boasts of a distinguished alumni. Famous horror fiction writers Stephen King and his wife Tabitha King are both ex-students of UMaine. John Henry Williams, the only son of baseball legend Ted Williams, also attended this school.
Orono, ME is home to University Of Maine. Orono is a small suburb. The school is a public institution. Degrees at University Of Maine go up to the Doctoral degree.
The range of program offerings available from the school is especially impressive compared to its number of students. Students commonly pursue studies in family and social work and conservation and resource management.
Prospective students are advised that admissions are not open to all; the school selects from among qualified applicants. Three quarters of students in 2007 had SAT verbal scores of at least 480. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 600.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Maine is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
The school has 11,912 enrolled students (as of 2007).
University Of Maine offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. The school offers students meal plans. University Of Maine values student athletics, and belongs to the America East and Atlantic 10 Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Maine
Orono, ME 04469
General Phone: (207) 581-1110
http://www.umaine.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 413 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, teacher education and development, educational administration, reading teaching, school counseling, special ed, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 302 | English, history, speech and rhetoric, political science, liberal arts and sciences, sociology, international relations, anthropology, ... |
| Business And Management | 253 | business management, accounting |
| Science | 160 | biology, geology, biochemistry, zoology, molecular biology, physics, microbiology, chemistry, ... |
| Family And Social Work | 151 | social work, family studies, public administration |
| Engineering | 150 | civil engineering, mechanical engineering, electrical engineering, surveying engineering, chemical engineering, engineering physics, bioengineering, forest engineering |
| Therapy And Counseling | 147 | psychology, communication disorders, clinical psychology |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 103 | registered nursing |
| Media | 100 | journalism, digital communications, mass communication, broadcast journalism |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 95 | forestry, natural resources management, wetlands management, wildlife management, forest sciences, wood science |
| Engineering Technician | 87 | mechanical engineering tech, electronics tech, civil engineering tech, surveying tech |
| Agricultural Science And Management | 37 | food science, agricultural economics, agriculture, aquaculture |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 26 | computer science, computer engineering, information technology |
| Animal Science And Care | 24 | animal science |
| Fine Arts | 23 | fine arts, art history and criticism |
| Mathematics | 20 | mathematics |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 14 | landscaping, plant sciences, soil science |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 12 | parks and recreation management |
| Music | 10 | music, music performance |
| Religion And Philosophy | 8 | philosophy |
| Medical Support And Technology | 6 | clinical lab tech |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 4 | drama |
| Art Studies | 0 | art studies |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Maine in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,593 | 82 |
| Master's degree | 475 | 72 |
| Doctor's degree | 50 | 41 |
| Post-master's certificate | 27 | 10 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 1 |
In 2007, University Of Maine had a total enrollment of 11,912 students (10,130 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 52% |
| Women | 48% |
| Full-Time | 99% |
| Part-Time | 1% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 79% |
| Graduate | 21% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 3% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 29% |
| 20-21 | 26% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 10% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 3% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 82% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 78 % |
| Part-Time | 31 % |
University Of Maine offers campus housing for 3,841 of its 10,130 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Orono, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 6,086 | 4,834 | 79% | 1,898 | 39% |
| Men | 3,108 | 2,429 | 78% | 983 | 40% |
| Women | 2,978 | 2,405 | 81% | 915 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 600 |
| SAT Writing | 470 | 580 |
| ACT Composite | 20 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 10% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 8,330 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 20,540 |
| Room and board | $ 7,484 |
| Room charge | $ 3,774 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,710 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,200 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Maine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 205300)
University Of Maine has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 267 | 101 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 47 | 35 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 92 | 90 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 6 | $123,731 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 6 | $55,496 |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 13 | $50,953 | 3 | $56,333 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 3 | $46,153 |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 21 | $73,186 | 14 | $58,558 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 175 | $92,701 | 42 | $86,710 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 121 | $74,611 | 87 | $68,939 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 51 | $60,463 | 46 | $55,420 |
| Instructor | academic year | 5 | $60,515 | 8 | $45,498 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 32 | $56,919 | 29 | $48,035 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 385 | $79,346 | 212 | $65,782 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | Atlantic 10 Conference |
| Basketball | America East |
| Baseball | America East |
| Track | America East |
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 159 | 129 | 288 |
| Football | 71 | 0 | 71 |
| Track | 14 | 17 | 31 |
| Baseball | 24 | 0 | 24 |
| Basketball | 12 | 11 | 23 |
| All Other Sports | 38 | 101 | 139 |
AGRICULTURAL SCIENCE AND MANAGEMENT
Agricultural Economics
Agriculture, General
Aquaculture
Food Science
ANIMAL SCIENCE AND CARE
Animal Sciences, General
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Engineering, General
Computer Science
Information Technology
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Forest Sciences and Biology
Forestry, General
Natural Resources Management and Policy
Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
Wildlife and Wildlands Science and Management
Wood Science and Wood Products/Pulp and Paper Technology
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Curriculum and Instruction
Education, General
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
Educational/Instructional Media Design
Elementary Education and Teaching
Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
Music Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Reading Teacher Education
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Subject Areas, Other
ENGINEERING
Agricultural/Biological Engineering and Bioengineering
Chemical Engineering
Civil Engineering, General
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Engineering Physics
Forest Engineering
Mechanical Engineering
Surveying Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Civil Engineering Technology/Technician
Electrical/Electronic/Communications Engr Technology/Technician
Mechanical Engineering/Mechanical Technology/Technician
Surveying Technology/Surveying
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Development and Family Studies, General
Public Administration
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Landscaping and Groundskeeping
Plant Sciences, General
Soil Science and Agronomy, General
LIBERAL ARTS
Anthropology
Economics, General
Economics, Other
English Language and Literature, General
Foreign Languages and Literatures, General
French Language and Literature
German Language and Literature
History, General
International Relations and Affairs
Latin Language and Literature
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
Russian Language and Literature
Sociology
Spanish Language and Literature
Speech and Rhetorical Studies
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Broadcast Journalism
Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
Journalism
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
MUSIC
Music Performance, General
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Botany/Plant Biology
Chemistry, General
Entomology
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
Geology/Earth Science, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
Microbiology, General
Molecular Biology
Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
Physics, General
Zoology/Animal Biology
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Clinical Psychology
Communication Disorders, General
Psychology, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Maine Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % students on athletic fin. aid (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 5% | |
| Faculty/student ratio (full-time) (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 8% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in family and social work (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
| % students 40 years or older (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, navy) Offers athletic scholarships NCAA athletic conference member
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