University of Maine

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General Information

168 College Ave. Orono, ME. 04469
Public, Coed, Bachelor’s, Master’s, and Doctoral

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Located in the town of Orono along the banks of the Stillwater River, the University of Maine offers a strong traditional education at an affordable price. At UMaine, you’re in a great place. UMaine is one of New England’s premier universities. We help students create success stories—with a wide variety of programs and opportunities—and we do so with world-class faculty members, nationally recognized research; first-rate facilities; a friendly, safe atmosphere; and easy access to some of the best year-round recreation sites in the nation. At UMaine, you’ll enjoy the world through more than 80 academic programs and areas of study. Our library is ranked among the top in the country, we have one of the nation’s oldest and most prestigious Honors College programs, and our students enjoy hands-on research, even at the undergraduate level.
Of course, nothing compares to visiting our campus in person and we hope you’ll do so soon.

Mission

The University of Maine is the principal research and graduate institution of the state of Maine. It offers a comprehensive program of undergraduate study that is enriched by the resources of its university setting. The University of Maine has statewide responsibility for those educational, research, and public service programs associated with its designation as Maine’s land-grant university and sea-grant College. In the spirit of its land-grant heritage, the university is committed to the creation and dissemination of knowledge to improve the lives of its students in their full social, economic, and cultural diversity.

The University of Maine offers a competitive and intellectually challenging experience for its students in degree programs from the baccalaureate level through the doctorate. Undergraduate education, with a foundation in the liberal arts and sciences that guides the intellectual and ethical development of the university’s students, continues to be central to its teaching mission. Professional education in a wide range of disciplines, including programs unique within the state in engineering, the sciences, natural resources, teacher education, business, and human resources, meets student and societal needs.

Student Information

Enrollment as of fall 2010

Total Enrollment: 11,501
Undergraduate: 8,483
Graduate: 3,018
Students representing 53 states and territories & 90 countries
Gender Ratio: 50/50
Student to Faculty Ratio: 15:1
Median Class Size: 19

Colleges

You can be an undeclared major in the Colleges of Engineering, Liberal Arts and Sciences, and Natural Sciences, Forestry, and Agriculture while you work with and adviser to learn more about the programs offered.

Explorations

UMaine’s one-year program for students who want to explore their options before choosing a college and a major.

Research

The University of Maine prides itself on providing excellent research opportunities for undergraduate students in all disciplines.

Center for Undergraduate Research (C.U.G.R.)

Student Life

UMaine students and faculty are from all over the world, representing numerous nationalities and a wide array of cultures and religions. The diversity is reflected in a broad range of groups and clubs on campus that exist to support students as they explore their cultural heritage and unique identities, and learn to appreciate and celebrate with people of all backgrounds and cultures. Over 200 plus student academic and social clubs and organizations.