University of Maine
Founded 1865
President Joan Ferrini-Mundy (President)
Fees USD 11,700
Acceptance Rate Selective (20–50%)
Campus Setting Rural
The University of Maine (UMaine) is a public land-grant research university founded in 1865 in Orono — Maine’s flagship. Enrolling 12,000 students, UMaine is known for forestry (one of the top forest science programs in the Northeast), marine sciences, engineering, and unique aquaculture research (lobster, blueberry, sea urchin) reflecting Maine’s iconic coastal economy.nn
Colleges
- College of Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture — Top forestry program in the Northeast; lobster and blueberry research
- School of Law — Maine’s only public law school (at USM campus)
- College of Engineering — ABET-accredited; composite materials research
- Maine Business School — AACSB-accredited business programs
How to Apply
- Application: Common App or institutional application | Rolling Admissions