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$13,326
per year
In-State Tuition
94%
Acceptance Rate
55%
Graduation Rate
83%
Retention Rate
University of Maine is a public four-year institution in Orono, ME. Programs offered include Mechanical Engineering, Nursing, Business Administration, Psychology and Marketing.
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21 of 21 CLEP exams accepted
Conditions University of Maine places on CLEP credit
The University of Maine grants credit only for specified CLEP exams; the ones it does not accept are not published.
Healthcare & Medicine
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Major: Clinical Laboratory Science
Technology & Computer Science
Business & Finance
Major: Human Resources Management
Major: Human Resources Management
Engineering
Real Estate & Construction
Arts & Communications
Science & Research
Law & Criminal Justice
Sports & Fitness
Digital Media & Content
Broad degrees built to transfer into a bachelor’s program rather than lead to one specific career. They’re a common starting point at community colleges — you pick your major after you transfer.
A self-directed program drawing on several fields, usually taken to complete general-education requirements before transferring. NCES CIP 24.0102 "General Studies".
Multi- and interdisciplinary programs that do not fall under a more specific code. NCES CIP 30.9999 "Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other".
A broad program across the humanities, social sciences, mathematics and natural sciences, most often taken as a transfer degree into a bachelor's program. NCES CIP 24.0101 "Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies".
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Application Requirements
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In-State Students
Out-of-State Students
UMaine awards renewable admissions scholarships on GPA and course rigor: $2,000-$5,000 a year for Maine residents, $9,000-$12,000 for out-of-state students.
For students entering Fall 2027
UMaine National Merit Award
Automatic100% tuition and mandatory fees, up to 30 credits per academic year
Renewable: 3.3 GPA and full-time enrollment, for four years
For National Merit semifinalists and finalists; listed for Maine and out-of-state students alike.
Maine Scholarship Commitment Program
Competitive$2,000–$5,000 per year
Renewable: Satisfactory Academic Progress, at least 6 graded credits per semester and the minimum GPA in your award letter; up to 8 semesters or 120 credits
No separate application. A complete application by Dec. 1, 2026 is considered for up to $10,000
For Maine residents and Canadian students. Based on GPA and course rigor; 2.5 is the minimum to qualify, not a guarantee. Applying by Dec. 1, 2026 widens the annual range to $2,000-$10,000.
Flagship Leaders Commitment
Competitive$9,000–$12,000 per year
Renewable: Satisfactory Academic Progress, at least 6 graded credits per semester and the minimum GPA in your award letter; up to 8 semesters or 120 credits
No separate application; awarded at admission
For out-of-state students. Based on GPA and course rigor; 2.5 is the minimum to qualify, not a guarantee.
Maine Top Scholars
Competitive100% tuition and fees, up to 30 credits per academic year
Renewable: 3.3 GPA and full-time enrollment, for four years
Separate application required
For high-achieving students from Maine, selected on GPA, rigor, program of interest and leadership or community service. Recipients take part in scholarly activity or research.
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College scholarship pageChecked Oct 30, 2026
From the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard, most recent reporting cohort.
Net Price(family income < $30K)
$12,642
Per year, after grants & scholarships
Median Earnings
$48,653
10 years after entry, working full-time
Median Debt at Graduation
$25,000
Among completers who borrowed
Verified on Aug 2026
Conditions University of Maine places on CLEP credit
The University of Maine grants credit only for specified CLEP exams; the ones it does not accept are not published.
⚠️ Partial acceptance — not all exams listed below may be accepted. Verify each with the registrar before planning your CLEP strategy.
| Exam | Credits | Min Score | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
CLEP American Government Political Science | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Analyzing and Interpreting Literature Literature & Humanities | 6 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Biology Biology & Science | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Calculus Mathematics | 4 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Chemistry Science | 8 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Algebra Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP College Mathematics Mathematics | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP Financial Accounting Accounting | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States I History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
CLEP History of the United States II History | 3 | 50 | Accepted |
Type
Public University
Location
Orono, Maine
Penobscot County
Control
Public
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