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2026-27 cycleOrono, ME
University of Maine
The University of Maine, located in Orono, is the public flagship university of the University of Maine System. It provides a wide array of undergraduate and graduate programs, with notable strength in research, engineering, environmental studies, and health sciences.
Acceptance rate
95%
Undergrad enrollment
9,600
Test policy
Test optional
Application fee
Free
Application deadlines
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| TransferSpring Transfer Preferred Deadline | November 1, 2026 |
| Early ActionEarly Action / Merit Scholarship Priority | December 1, 2026 |
| Financial AidFirst-Year FAFSA Priority Deadline | March 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Transfer Preferred Application Filing Date | March 1, 2027 |
| Regular DecisionRegular Decision | March 1, 2027 |
| TransferFall Nursing Transfer Application Deadline | June 1, 2027 |
| ScholarshipTransfer Merit Scholarship Deadline | June 1, 2027 |
| TransferFinal Fall Transfer Review Deadline | July 1, 2027 |
Supplemental essay prompts
OptionalPersonal essay / Academic goals
Please submit a personal essay regarding your academic goals and objectives, or on a subject of personal choice.
Data gathered August 2026.