University of Maine
Orono, Maine
Located in Orono, Maine, the University of Maine has earned dual recognition from Abound as a Best Online College and a Best College for Adults. The school combines flexible learning options with measurable student progress indicators, reflecting a focus on helping adult learners move steadily toward degree completion.
Overview
School Type
Website: www.umaine.edu
Accessibility
- Distance education:Yes
- Online degrees:Yes
- Career services:Yes
- Weekend/Evening classes:No
- Credit for life experiences:Yes
- On-Campus day care:No
Demographics
Part-time students
1,070 undergrads
- Full-time undergrad students:7,271
- Undergrad students over 25 years old:895
- Pell Grant students:2,169
- Online and distance education undergrad students:751
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Part-time students13%
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Students over 25 years old10%
Cost
In-district per-credit-hour charge for part-time students
$400
Average net price for students awarded grant/aid
$18,237
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Online & Distance Programs
Bachelor's degrees offered
- Natural Resources and Conservation(1)
- Education(1)
- Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields(1)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences General Studies and Humanities(2)
- Psychology(1)
- Social Sciences(2)
- Business Management Marketing and Related Support Services(2)
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Outcomes
- Retention rate for part-time students:42%
- Graduation rate for part-time students:24%
Military & Veteran
Number of undergraduate students receiving Post 9/11 GI Bill benefits
163 students
- Credit for military training:Yes
- Dedicated staff member:Yes
- Student veteran organization:Yes
- Yellow Ribbon Program member:Yes
- Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges member:Yes
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