University of Maine
- Public
- Research university
University of Maine: international tuition 38,340 USD per year, one-year total cost 59,787 USD, acceptance rate 96.6%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
UMaine automatically considers international first-years for GPA-based merit scholarships (minimum 2.5 GPA) of about $9,000-$16,200 per year, renewable. The pages do not clarify need-based aid for international students.
Getting in. The school admits 96.6% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 79+ or Duolingo 110+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 59,787 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship is confirmed for international students, but nothing is taken off yet because the amount of each one is not clear. Health insurance is 3,581 USD a year.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 1/12. You apply through ApplyMaine Application. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Maine?
International tuition is 38,340 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 59,787 USD.
Does University of Maine offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. UMaine automatically considers international first-years for GPA-based merit scholarships (minimum 2.5 GPA) of about $9,000-$16,200 per year, renewable. The pages do not clarify need-based aid for international students.
What English scores does University of Maine require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 79, Duolingo 110.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Maine?
The acceptance rate is 96.6%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
This is the annual tuition for international undergraduates at the main campus; Business, Engineering and Nursing majors pay additional tuition.
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesThe page says no additional application is needed and awards are made at admission based on GPA, so merit is considered automatically.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNo page says whether admissions decisions for international students ignore ability to pay, so this cannot be determined.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe pages mention no CSS Profile or separate international aid form; merit needs no extra form, and need-based aid is not covered.
Scholarships at this school
Flagship Scholars Commitment Program / Flagship Match Commitment (International)MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page9,000 – 16,200 USD/year≈ ₫235M – ₫422M
The page states the program is for high-achieving international students, so Vietnamese applicants are eligible.
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Complete admissions application by December 1 for maximum award (Merit Scholarships page)
Admission requirements
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Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiA NACES transcript evaluation is required unless your curriculum is exempt.Required
- English proficiencyiAn English test score is required unless you qualify for a waiver.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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DeadlinesFall 2027
- First-Year Early Action application deadline (fall admission) (EA)Applicationin47days
- Early Action and additional merit scholarship deadline (EA)Scholarship+47 days
- Regular application deadline for fall admission (RD)Application+137 days
- Enrollment and housing deposit deadlineDeposit+198 days
- Final fall deadline for international students outside the US and CanadaApplication+273 days
Credit for exams
UMaine awards AP credit for more than 40 courses, but this page does not state one universal minimum score.
Students who earned the International Baccalaureate diploma may receive credit; this page does not publish a minimum score.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 12/10/2026How Duckling sources data