The University of Maine - Office of Admissions

Reference Guide - Some Statistics

How big is your school?

There are approximately 8,800 undergrads.

Fall 2007 Enrollment
	Full-time	Part-time	Total
Undergraduate	8,042	826	8,868
Graduate	1,090	1,061	2,151
Non-degree	49	750	799
Total	9,181	2,904	11,818

Fall 2007 Enrollment by sex
	Female	Male	Total
Undergraduate	4,321	4,547	8,868
Graduate	1,429	722	2,151
Non-degree	485	314	799
Total	6,235 (53%)	5,583 (47%)	11,818

What is the faculty to student ratio?

The faculty to student ratio is 15:1.

What is the average undergraduate class size?

What is your retention rate?

76%

Freshmen graduate in

4 years, 35%;
4-5 years, 55%;

What percentage of students are out-of-state?

About 20% of UMaine students are from outside of Maine. (Entering class)

U.S. states and territories represented - 48

Foreign countries – 83

What is diversity like at UMaine?

Sometimes, “I don’t know” is the best answer. What kind of information are you looking for when you ask about diversity? We have statistics for students who choose to report their ethnicity–but other aspects of diversity do not have hard and fast numbers–say varying socioeconomic levels, percentages of religions practiced by students, gay/lesbian/bisexual/transsexual students. Consider other diversity criteria and encourage further research of a broad range of organizations and resources through the A-Z directory at the UMaine Web site.

Are you wondering if you’ll feel alone or isolated in Orono? Do you mean ethnic/racial diversity? Many students enjoy getting to experience life in the state of Maine. For others the experience may be tiresome because they feel they are in a position to educate others about themselves or their culture.

If you are the kind of person who is willing to challenge yourself – to go beyond your comfort level and explore something new and different, UMaine offers a great educational opportunity – 5 colleges, over 200 student organizations, an Honors College, Div. 1 athletics, music and the arts. You will have the support of the dynamic Multicultural Programs office . It’s up to you to determine whether or not UMaine is a good fit.

Get in touch with people on campus–start with Admissions. Someone will direct you from there. Other options are to check us out at formal Open Houses or Multicultural Programs sponsored events. Better yet, call Judith Josiah-Martin, (207-581-1425), the Director of Multicultural Programs and arrange informal talks or visits with minority students at UMaine.

It is important to reframe this question to identify what it is the student is looking for. Some students are asking because it is one of many questions they are asking every college rep, other students ask because they are genuinely concerned about what life will be like for them in Orono. Respond with honesty and sincerity. Encourage students to contact Multicultural Programs. Sometimes ‘I don’t know’ is the best answer.

2007 Diversity Statistics at UMaine
	Undergraduate	Non-Degree	Graduate	Total
Black	87	2	10	99
Native American	133	18	380	181
Asian	106	4	23	133
Hispanic	75	5	15	1195
White	8,237	763	2,052	11,052
International	139	27	187	352

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