Colleges
2
1 in the 2027 U.S. News rankings
Students
12,029
2025 school year
International
570
4.7% of students
Intl. undergrad / grad
193 / 377
2025 school year
International students by year
UndergraduateGraduate
From 2013 to 2025, international students grew 30% and their share of students went from 4.0% to 4.7%.
Colleges in Orono, Maine
| Rank | School | Type | Students | International | International share |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| #262 | University of Maine | Public, 4-year | 12,029 | 570 | 4.7% |
| — | University of Maine-System Central Office | — | 0 | 0 | — |
Other cities in Maine
| City | Colleges | Students | International |
|---|---|---|---|
| Orono | 1 | 12,029 | 570 |
| Waterville | 2 | 4,047 | 316 |
| Presque Isle | 2 | 3,716 | 242 |
| Lewiston | 2 | 1,999 | 172 |
| Brunswick | 1 | 1,881 | 130 |
| Portland | 3 | 8,178 | 110 |
| Auburn | 1 | 4,754 | 100 |
| South Portland | 1 | 7,900 | 96 |
| Bangor | 4 | 6,707 | 89 |
| Fort Kent | 1 | 1,562 | 81 |
| Bar Harbor | 1 | 358 | 77 |
| Augusta | 2 | 4,568 | 44 |
| Biddeford | 1 | 6,573 | 43 |
| Wells | 1 | 1,875 | 16 |
| Fairfield | 1 | 2,489 | 10 |
| Farmington | 1 | 2,100 | 8 |
| Castine | 1 | 971 | 7 |
| Calais | 1 | 805 | 4 |
| Arundel | 1 | 32 | 3 |
| New Gloucester | 1 | 7,165 | 2 |
| Rockport | 1 | 42 | 1 |
| Standish | 1 | 1,454 | 0 |
| Westbrook | 1 | 263 | 0 |
| Scarborough | 1 | 74 | 0 |
Student counts: IPEDS Fall Enrollment, US Department of Education; 2025 is the latest year. Rankings: 2027 U.S. News National Universities and Liberal Arts Colleges.