University of Maine System - University of Maine System Overview & Contact Data

The University of Maine System website at maine.edu serves as the hub for Maine’s public higher education network, connecting prospective students, current students, veterans, international learners, faculty, staff, employers, and policymakers to the universities, resources, and system-wide services offered across the state. Established in 1968, the University of Maine System includes the University of Maine, University of Maine at Augusta, University of Maine at Farmington, University of Maine at Fort Kent, University of Maine at Machias, University of Maine at Presque Isle, University of Southern Maine, and the University of Maine School of Law. The site presents enrollment information, program options, accreditation details, board governance, strategic planning, and news from Maine’s public universities. The site highlights the System’s role as the state’s largest educational enterprise, with nearly 30,000 annual students and a statewide economic impact estimated at $1.5 billion annually. It explains how the universities offer more than 100 degrees and certificates through onsite and online study formats, while providing financial aid options, credit-for-knowledge opportunities, and technology-supported learning for students pursuing career advancement or new fields of study. Accreditation by the New England Commission of Higher Education covers the constituent universities and law school, giving the site a clear institutional framework for academic credibility and system-wide coordination. For visitors, the University of Maine System website also functions as a public information portal for governance, research, outreach, and institutional news. It provides access to the Chancellor’s Office, Board of Trustees, policy manuals, meeting agendas, financial reports, human resources data, and strategic initiatives that guide the System’s direction. The site reflects the System’s commitment to serving students and the State of Maine while preserving the distinct strengths of each campus, making it a useful resource for anyone researching Maine university options, public higher education policy, or academic programs in the region.