Academic Excellence
student to teacher ratio
academic programs
Average class size
- 92% of graduates are employed or continuing higher education within a year of graduating (based on 2016–2020 graduate surveys)
- We are Maine's largest private university
- We are the No. 1 provider of health care professionals in Maine
41% of our undergraduates engage in research with faculty
We have Maine’s only medical college and physician assistant program and northern New England’s only dental college
92% of our undergraduates participate in clinical rotation, fieldwork, or internship
Inspiring Locations
- We have 3 beautiful campuses in Maine and Morocco, plus online programs
- Our 世界杯买球网址, Maine campus offers more than 4,000 feet of scenic shoreline
- Portland has been ranked the top New England city to live in by U.S. News & World Report
There are 24 beaches within a 50-mile radius of our campuses
We have 363 acres of contiguous forest
Ram Island, our own private one-acre living laboratory right in Saco Bay
student life and community
- Our students provide more than 10,000 community service hours per year
- 27 new student clubs and organizations added in the 2021–2022 academic year
- More than 90 student clubs and organizations
NCAA teams
rate above the national average our students study abroad
intramural sport opportunities
Financial Prudence
- Our students receive an average total award package of $26,000
- Our tuition is 16% below the average tuition for private universities in New England
- We have an A3 rating from Moody's Investor Services and an A+ credit rating from Fitch Ratings
$40 million awarded annually in institutional scholarships
Our student loan default rate of 2.5% is significantly lower than the averages in Maine (9.7%) and nationally (10.1%)
世界杯买球网址's annual economic impact in Maine is greater than $1 billion
Recognition We've Received
Academic Quality
- Princeton Review: Best 382 Colleges
- U.S. News & World Report
- Best Graduate Schools
- Best National Universities
- Best Regional Universities of the North
- Best Medical Schools: Research
- Best Medical Schools: Primary Care
- Best Nursing-Anesthesia (CRNA) Schools
- Best Occupational Therapy Schools
- Best Pharmacy Schools
- Best Physical Therapy Schools
- Best Physician Assistant Schools
- Best Public Health Schools
- Best Social Work Schools
- Best Online Graduate Education Programs
- College Raptor:
- Hidden Gem for academic rigor and student success
- Hidden Gem for Women in STEM
- College Magazine: “Top 10 Of Best Colleges For Marine Biology”
- Intelligent: Best Online Universities and Colleges in Maine of 2023
- Best for Prerequisites
- Nonprofit Colleges Online: Best Online Doctorates in Education Programs
Return on Investment
- Forbes: America's Top Colleges
- MONEY Magazine: Best Colleges for Your Money
- Zippia: No. 1 in Maine for graduates getting jobs
- The Brookings Institution: No. 1 Maine college or university for its ability to increase students’ career earnings
- Moody’s Investor Services and Fitch Ratings: A-Rated
- Affordable Colleges Online: 50 Most Affordable Master’s Degree Programs Online
- College Affordability Guide: Top Online Schools for Public Health
General
- The Princeton Review: Guide to Green Colleges
- International Age Friendly University Global Network: Recognized as an Age-Friendly University