Hey folks, I'm interested in applying to the University of Maine (UMaine). I heard good things about it, but couldn't find much information about their graduation rate online. I think it's kind of important to understand since it might be an indicator of how much support they offer to students. Does anyone have this info? Thanks in advance!
Sure, I can help with that! The University of Maine has a 4-year graduation rate of about 34% and a 6-year graduation rate of about 57%. Now, these figures might seem low but it's important to remember that graduation rates can be influenced by a number of factors such as school size, the type of students the institution usually admits, and the variety of programs offered - some which may inherently take longer to complete. For instance, UMaine has a lot of research opportunities, and some students may opt to stay longer for these experiences or for double majors. While graduation rates can be one indicator of a school's support system, I'd recommend considering other factors too like student-to-faculty ratios, student support services, and the retention rate which currently stands at about 76% for UMaine.
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