Financial Strength
Our University has a proven reputation for being financially stable and for prudent management of resources. We view sound fiscal management as key to ensuring the value of your degree.
- ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ is Maine's largest private university
- We have an A2 rating from Moody's Investor Services and an A+ credit rating from Fitch Ratings
- Our annual operating budget of nearly $250 million supports three campuses and six colleges
- We have re-invested $100 million into campus and program enhancements in the past five years
Committed to Affordability
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average total award package for our students
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A SOUND INVESTMENT IN EDUCATION
As you consider the cost of higher education, it is worthwhile to also consider the return you receive on your investment. At ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥, we believe your degree should be valuable and enduring.
³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ has been included in the 2024 edition of The Princeton Review’s Best 386 Colleges guide. This highly selective list includes only the top 15% of four-year colleges and universities in the U.S. We've also been recognized in U.S. News & World Report and MONEY® Best Colleges lists.
This recognition translates to student success.
- Zippia ranks ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ first in Maine for graduates getting jobs.
- The Brookings Institution ranked ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ first among Maine universities and colleges for its ability to increase students’ career earnings.
- Surveys of 2016–2022 undergraduates show that 95% were employed or enrolled in ongoing higher education within a year of graduating.
With a ³ÉÈËÖ±²¥ diploma, manageable college expenses, and our commitment to partnering with you and your family, you are well equipped for the transition after college.