University of Maine
University of Maine is one of the eight public 4-year colleges in Maine. The campus is located in a suburb, in Orono.
According to the NCES 2017 report, a total of 11,240 students attend the school. In the 2017 fall enrollment, 2,299 freshman students enrolled, and approximately 1,724 students returned for their sophomore year (which makes its freshman retention rate 75%). Every year 58% of the graduating class students graduate in 150% of the time it takes to complete their studies.University of Maine's in-state tuition for the 2017-2018 academic year was $8,580, and fees were $2,322. Out-of-state tuition and fees for the same period were $27,960 and $2,322 respectively.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall Suburb |
| Number of Students11,240 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio16:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate75% |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 204 miles radius of University of Maine
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University of Maine at Augusta
68 miles away |
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University of Southern Maine
117 miles away |
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Purdue University Global-Lewiston
119 miles away |
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University of Maine at Fort Kent
162 miles away |
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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
166 miles away |
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Plymouth State University
169 miles away |
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Granite State College
184 miles away |
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Salem State University
199 miles away |
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Harmony Health Care Institute
201 miles away |
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University of Massachusetts-Lowell
204 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Montana State University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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North Dakota State University-Main Campus
offers 7 nursing programs |
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University of Rhode Island
offers 6 nursing programs |
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South Dakota State University
offers 9 nursing programs |
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University of Wyoming
offers 4 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1929 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/22/2000 - Current |
Admission
92%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 1050 to 1250 |
| ACT | 22 to 27 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Required |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $286/credit | |
| In State Students | $286/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $932/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $429/credit | |
| In State Students | $429/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,397/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $12,870 | $12,870 | $41,940 |
| ADN | 70 | $20,020 | $20,020 | $65,240 |
| BSN | 125 | $35,750 | $35,750 | $116,500 |
| FNP | 50 | $21,450 | $21,450 | $69,850 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 99% of University of Maine's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 29% | $4,126 |
| Other Federal Grant | 15% | $2,278 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 19% | $1,763 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 99% | $6,674 |
| Federal Student Loans | 66% | $5,661 |
| Private Loans | 17% | $13,425 |
$17,564
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$13,360 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$13,462 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$16,282 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$19,074 |
| Over $110,000$20,335 |
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Student Population
9,279
Undergrads
1,961
Graduates
5,680
Women
5,560
Men
80%
Full-time
20%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
80% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
6% |
|
Non-resident alien |
4% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Black/African American |
2% |
|
Asian |
1% |
|
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
Relevant scholarships
- University of Maine at Fort Kent - National Merit Scholarship
- University of Maine - Farmington - National Merit Scholarship
- University of Maine at Augusta - National Merit Scholarship
- Nursing Scholarship
- University of Maine at Machias - National Merit Scholarship
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maine state board of nursing.
