Reference Guide - Some Statistics
Alumni Ambassador Reference Guide
2006-2007
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SOME UMAINE STATISTICS
How big is your
school?
There are
approximately 8,500 undergrads.
| Fall 2005 Enrollment |
| |
Full-time |
Part-time |
Total |
|
Undergraduate |
7,553 |
943 |
8,496 |
|
Graduate |
1,170 |
1,086 |
2,256 |
|
Non-degree |
64 |
619 |
683 |
|
Total |
8,787 |
2,648 |
11,435 |
|
Fall 2005 Enrollment by sex |
| |
Female |
Male |
Total |
|
Undergraduate |
4,285 |
4,211 |
8,496 |
| Graduate
|
1,492 |
764 |
2,256 |
|
Non-degree |
445 |
238 |
683 |
|
Total |
6,222 |
5,213 |
11,435 |
What is the faculty to student ratio?
The faculty to
student ratio is 15:1.
What is your
retention rate?
80% of students
return for their sophomore year.
79% of the freshmen
enrolled in Fall 2004 have returned for the Fall of 2005.
What percentage of
students are out-of-state?
About 15% of UMaine
students are from outside of Maine. (New students)
| 2005 Enrollment by Residency |
| |
In-state |
Out-of-state |
Total |
|
Undergraduate |
7,008 |
1,269 |
8,277 |
|
Graduate |
1,815 |
441 |
2,256 |
|
Non-degree |
851 |
51 |
902 |
|
Total |
9,674 |
1,761 |
11,435 |
85% of students are
in-state, 15% are out-of-state (out-of-state includes 365 international
students from 73 countries).
What is diversity
like at UMaine?
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.
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, nearly 200 student
organizations, an Honors College, Div. 1 athletics, music and the arts.
You will have the support of ALANA and various multicultural programs.
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 ALANA
sponsored events. Better yet, call Jose Cordero, (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
ALANA. Sometimes 'I don't know' is the best answer.
| Diversity Statistics
at UMaine |
| |
Undergraduate |
Graduate |
Total |
% |
| International |
161 |
188 |
349 |
3% |
|
African-American |
81 |
10 |
91 |
1% |
| Native American |
167 |
27 |
194 |
1.6% |
|
Asian-American |
112 |
14 |
126 |
1% |
| Hispanic-American |
70 |
8 |
78 |
1% |
| White |
8,524 |
2,000 |
10,524 |
92% |
|
Other |
64 |
9 |
73 |
1% |
| Total: |
9,179 |
2,256 |
11,435 |
|
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