University of Maine, Research university in Orono, United States
The University of Maine extends across a 660-acre campus between the Penobscot and Stillwater rivers, featuring 37 academic buildings and multiple research facilities.
Founded in 1865 through the Morrill Land Grant Act, the institution began as the Maine State College of Agriculture and the Mechanic Arts.
The Raymond H. Fogler Library maintains extensive collections of manuscripts, including early works from author Stephen King, supporting academic research and literary preservation.
Students select from more than 100 undergraduate degree programs while maintaining a 16:1 student-to-faculty ratio for individualized educational experiences.
The university holds triple land, sea, and space grant status, making it one of only nine institutions in the United States with this designation.
Location: Orono
Inception: 1865
Part of: University of Maine System
Address: 168 College Avenue, Orono, ME, 04469 04469
Website: https://umaine.edu
GPS coordinates: 44.89944,-68.66806
Latest update: September 24, 2025 10:13
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