Academics
- Graduation Rate55%
- Majors Available164
- Student-to-Faculty Ratio15:1
- Retention Rate83%
AP Credit Policy
The University of Maine awards credit for successful completion of AP Exams. Students should request that copies of their scores be sent directly to the Office of Student Records for evaluation and awarding of transfer credit.
For more information, view the credit policy on the college's website.
Offers credits
Yes
Offers placement into advanced courses
No
AP Courses | Min Score Required | Number of Credits | Course Equivalent |
---|---|---|---|
2-D Art and Design | 3 | Not available | Based on portfolio review by the Art Department |
3-D Art and Design | 3 | Not available | Based on portfolio review by the Art Department |
African American Studies | 3 | 3 | HTY 100X |
Art History | 3 | 3 | ARH 100 |
Biology | 3 | 4 | BIO 100 |
4 | 8 | BIO 100/200 | |
Calculus AB | 3 | 4 | MAT 126 |
Calculus BC | 3 | 8 | MAT 126/127 |
Chemistry | 3 | 4 | CHY 100X |
4 | 4 | CHY 121/123 | |
5 | 8 | CHY 121/123 & CHY 122/124 | |
Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | MLC 200X |
Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POS 241 |
Computer Science A | 3 | 3 | COS 120 |
5 | 4 | COS 125 | |
Computer Science Principles | 3 | 3 | COS 120 |
Drawing | 3 | Not available | Based on portfolio review by the Art Department |
English Language and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 |
4 | 6 | ENG 101 and ENG 129 | |
English Literature and Composition | 3 | 3 | ENG 101 |
4 | 6 | ENG 101 and 129 | |
Environmental Science | 3 | 3 | EES 100 |
European History | 3 | 6 | HTY 105 and 106 |
French Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | FRE 201 and FRE 202 |
German Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | GER 203 and 204 |
Human Geography | 3 | 3 | GEO 100 |
Latin | 3 | 6 | MLC 200X |
Macroeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 121 |
Microeconomics | 3 | 3 | ECO 120 |
Music Theory | 3 | 3 | MUY 101 |
5 | 4 | By special arrangement with the Music Department | |
Physics 1 | 3 | 4 | PHY 111 |
Physics 2 | 3 | 4 | PHY 112 |
Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | 4 | PHY 122 |
Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | 4 | PHY 121 |
Pre-Calculus | 3 | 4 | MAT 122 |
Psychology | 3 | 3 | PSY 100 |
Research | 3 | 3 | INT 100X |
Seminar | 3 | 3 | INT 100X |
Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPA 203 and 204 |
Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | 6 | SPA 307 and 308 |
Statistics | 3 | 3 | STS 132 |
United States Government and Politics | 3 | 3 | POS 100 |
United States History | 3 | 6 | HTY 103 and 104 |
World History: Modern | 3 | 6 | HTY 116 and 100X |
Study Options
Majors and Degrees
The college offers the following degrees: Bachelor's, Certificate, Master's, Doctoral, and Associate
A
- Accounting
- Administration of Special Education
- Aeronautical/Aerospace Engineering Technology/Technician
- Agroecology and Sustainable Agriculture
- Ancient Studies/Civilization
- Animal Sciences, General
- Anthropology
- Anthropology, Other
- Anthrozoology
- Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
- Aquaculture
- Art History, Criticism and Conservation
- Art Teacher Education
- Athletic Training/Trainer
B
- Behavioral Aspects of Health
- Biochemistry
- Bioengineering and Biomedical Engineering
- Bioinformatics
- Biological and Physical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General
- Biomedical Sciences, General
- Botany/Plant Biology
- Business Administration and Management, General
- Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services, Other
- Business/Commerce, General
- Business/Managerial Economics
C
- Chemical Engineering
- Chemistry, General
- Civil Engineering Technologies/Technicians
- Civil Engineering, General
- Clinical Laboratory Science/Medical Technology/Technologist
- Communication Sciences and Disorders, General
- Communication, General
- Community Psychology
- Computational Science
- Computer Engineering, General
- Computer Science
- Computer Teacher Education
- Construction Engineering
- Construction Engineering Technology/Technician
- Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
- Cultural Studies/Critical Theory and Analysis
- Curriculum and Instruction
D
- Digital Communication and Media/Multimedia
- Disability Studies
- Drama and Dramatics/Theater Arts, General
E
- Early Childhood Education and Teaching
- Econometrics and Quantitative Economics
- Economics, General
- Economics, Other
- Education, General
- Education, Other
- Educational Evaluation and Research
- Educational Leadership and Administration, General
- Educational/Instructional Technology
- Electrical and Electronics Engineering
- Electrical, Electronic, and Communications Engineering Technology/Technician
- Elementary Education and Teaching
- Engineering Physics/Applied Physics
- Engineering Technologies/Technicians, General
- Engineering, General
- Engineering, Other
- English Language and Literature, General
- English/Language Arts Teacher Education
- Entomology
- Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, Other
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Environmental Science
- Environmental Studies
F
- Family Psychology
- Finance, General
- Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
- Fine/Studio Arts, General
- Food Science
- Food Technology and Processing
- Forest Sciences and Biology
- Forest resources production and management
- Forestry, General
- French Language Teacher Education
- French Language and Literature
G
- General Studies
- Geographic Information Science and Cartography
- Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other
- Geology/Earth Science, General
- Gerontology
H
- Health and Medical Administrative Services, Other
- Higher Education/Higher Education Administration
- History, General
- Horticultural Science
- Human Development and Family Studies, General
- Human Development, Family Studies, and Related Services, Other
- Human Nutrition
- Human Resources Management/Personnel Administration, General
- Humanities/Humanistic Studies
I
- Informatics
- Information Science/Studies
- Information Technology
- Intercultural/Multicultural and Diversity Studies
- Intermedia/Multimedia
- International Relations and Affairs
- International/Globalization Studies
J
- Journalism
L
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
M
- Management Information Systems, General
- Management Science
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
- Marine Sciences
- Maritime Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management, General
- Mass Communication/Media Studies
- Materials Engineering
- Mathematics and Statistics
- Mathematics, General
- Mechanical Engineering
- Mechanical/Mechanical Engineering Technology/Technician
- Mental Health Counseling/Counselor
- Microbiology, General
- Molecular Biology
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
- Music Performance, General
- Music Teacher Education
- Music, General
N
- Nursing Education
- Nutrition Sciences
O
- Oceanography, Chemical and Physical
- Organizational Leadership
P
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
- Philosophy
- Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
- Physics, General
- Plant Sciences, General
- Political Science and Government, General
- Project Management
- Psychology, General
R
- Reading Teacher Education
- Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse
- Research and Development Management
- Romance Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics, Other
S
- School Librarian/School Library Media Specialist
- Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
- Science Technologies/Technicians, General
- Secondary Education and Teaching
- Social Studies Teacher Education
- Social Work
- Sociology
- Spanish Language Teacher Education
- Spanish Language and Literature
- Special Education and Teaching, General
- Special Education and Teaching, Other
- Sport and Fitness Administration/Management
- Statistics, General
- Structural Engineering
- Surveying Engineering
- Surveying Technology/Surveying
T
- Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas, Other
- Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
- Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
- Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
W
- Water, Wetlands, and Marine Resources Management
- Wildlife Biology
- Wildlife, Fish and Wildlands Science and Management
- Women's Studies
Z
- Zoology/Animal Biology
Need Help Choosing a Major?
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Special Academics Program
- Accelerated Study
- Distance Learning
- Double Major
- Dual Enrollment of High School Students
- English as a Second Language
- Honors Program
- Independent Study
- Internships
- Liberal Arts/Career Combination
- ROTC, Army
- ROTC, Navy
- Study Abroad
- Teacher Certification
- Visiting/Exchange Student Program
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