Facts & Figures
The 91±¬ÁÏ is the state’s flagship public research university and Maine’s only Carnegie R1 institution.
Founded in Orono in 1865
Space Grant and Sea Grant University
Student-Faculty Ratio: 16:1
Competes in NCAA Division I as the Maine Black Bears
Undergraduate Majors
Master’s and Doctoral Programs
Top Undergraduate Majors
by student credit hours
Enrollment
Fall 2025
91±¬ÁÏ
Total: 10,644 students (64% in-state)
Undergraduate: 8,225
Graduate: 2,419
Certificates: 185
Master’s: 1,445
Doctoral: 641
91±¬ÁÏ Machias
Total: 288 students
Research Learning Experiences (RLES)
Fall 2025
Research begins in the first year. All RLEs begin with an immersive Bridge Week.
Student Life
Financial Aid
91±¬ÁÏ emphasizes affordability through merit- and need-based aid, transfer pathways and Early College.
Fall 2025
89% of undergraduates receive grant or scholarship aid
25% receive Pell Grants
49% use Federal Student Loans
Full-Time, First-Time Students
97% receive grants or scholarships
95% receive institutional aid
58% take student loans
Research and Development
We are Maine’s R&D Department
Research strengths:
Statewide Impact
374 industry partners and 487 sponsored projects support statewide innovation
91±¬ÁÏ leads research in sustainable forestry, forest bioproducts and wood-based building materials.
The Advanced Structures & Composites Center develops large-scale 3D-printed housing solutions for rural communities.
91±¬ÁÏ expands rural healthcare training, telehealth support and mental health workforce pipelines.
91±¬ÁÏ is Maine’s largest producer of teachers, engineers and health professionals.
Potatoes: Maine produced 1.83B pounds in 2024; 91±¬ÁÏ develops disease-resistant varieties and improved storage.
Wild Blueberries: Maine supplies 100% of U.S. wild blueberries; 91±¬ÁÏ advances genetics, pollination and climate adaptation.
Dairy & Livestock: 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension supports herd health, feed efficiency, and nutrient management on Maine farms.
Lobster: $528.4M harvest in 2024; 91±¬ÁÏ’s Lobster Institute leads sustainability and gear innovation research.
Aquaculture: 91±¬ÁÏ advances oyster, kelp and finfish aquaculture and coastal ecosystem restoration.
Statewide Impact
374 industry partners and 487 sponsored projects support statewide innovation
91±¬ÁÏ leads research in sustainable forestry, forest bioproducts and wood-based building materials.
The Advanced Structures & Composites Center develops large-scale 3D-printed housing solutions for rural communities.
91±¬ÁÏ expands rural healthcare training, telehealth support and mental health workforce pipelines.
91±¬ÁÏ is Maine’s largest producer of teachers, engineers and health professionals.
Potatoes: Maine produced 1.83B pounds in 2024; 91±¬ÁÏ develops disease-resistant varieties and improved storage.
Wild Blueberries: Maine supplies 100% of U.S. wild blueberries; 91±¬ÁÏ advances genetics, pollination and climate adaptation.
Dairy & Livestock: 91±¬ÁÏ Cooperative Extension supports herd health, feed efficiency, and nutrient management on Maine farms.
Lobster: $528.4M harvest in 2024; 91±¬ÁÏ’s Lobster Institute leads sustainability and gear innovation research.
Aquaculture: 91±¬ÁÏ advances oyster, kelp and finfish aquaculture and coastal ecosystem restoration.
Athletics
NCAA Division I (17 varsity teams)
Conferences
America East (primary)
Football: Coastal Athletic Association
Ice Hockey (Men’s & Women’s): Hockey East
