University of Maine A diverse and comprehensive university in a quintessential New England setting. A leader in academics, research, athletics and the arts. A place of learning that emphasizes both excellence and community. Welcome to the University of Maine, the state's premier postsecondary institution. Since 1865, the University of Maine has offered students from across the nation and abroad a unique breadth of education and experience. As Maine's land and sea grant university, the university has a unique mission to provide a superior education in a wide array of specialized fields, a sound foundation in the liberal arts, and a campus environment that is enriching on every level. The University of Maine is located in the central Maine town of Orono, on the banks of the Stillwater and Penobscot rivers. The 660-acre campus embodies the New England university experience; rich in history and tradition, and with a true sense of community. Combined with the abundant on-campus resources, the town of Orono and near-by city of Bangor offers students all the diversions and amenities of a great college town. The University of Maine is a collection of small colleges that combined offer over 90 courses of study at the undergraduate and graduate level for the largest full-time student body in the state. With a student-to-faculty ratio of only 14:1, the UMaine educational experience is both intimate and highly effective. UMaine is the state leader in collegiate athletics. It is the only Division 1 NCAA competitor in Maine, with varsity athletes competing in over 21 different sports. The central Maine location provides the students with unique access to outdoor sports and adventure activities, including a four-season multi-use trails, and close proximity to locations for downhill skiing, whitewater rafting, mountain climbing, coastal recreation and more. UMaine serves as a cultural center for the state as a whole. The 1600 seat Maine Center for the Arts is a world-class performance space that attracts internationally acclaimed artists year-round. The museum facilities are host to world-renowned fine arts, anthropological collections, permanent exhibits on forestry and Maine history, maritime folklore and astronomy. All of these institutions are vital and enriching resources for the student and wider community beyond. To learn more about the University of Maine please visit their web site at www.umaine.edu.