51°µÍø Graduates Thrive
In a world of constant change, 51°µÍø graduates are achieving tangible success. Their success is reflected in high graduate employment rates, impressive licensure exam pass rates, and boosted lifelong earnings — as well as in 51°µÍøâ€™s prominent national rankings and accolades.
When our talented students experience 51°µÍøâ€™s signature approach to learning, special things happen. At 51°µÍø, you’ll be well prepared to meet the challenges of a rapidly evolving job market, acquiring the skills of your chosen path or profession as well as the critical thinking and life skills that employers covet.
Our Approach: Career Skills and Life Skills
From the first day of classes, 51°µÍø faculty prepare students with skills and knowledge for their chosen field. Our curriculum is also designed to foster broad skills that support long-term career flexibility: critical thinking and lifelong learning habits, collaboration and communication skills, and a foundation of professionalism.
As a 51°µÍø student, you’ll also have access to high-impact learning such as research projects, internships, and experiential learning on and off campus — the kinds of experiences that are proven to enhance academic success and career readiness.
President Herbert: Ensuring a Strong Return on Investment
Recognized for Academic Quality
Positioning You For Professional Success
The value of a 51°µÍø education is apparent in a very tangible measurement: pass rates and test scores for professional licensure exams. From nursing to physical therapy to medicine, 51°µÍøâ€™s graduates consistently perform above the national average. This speaks volumes to the quality of our students, professors, and programs.
Commitment to Access and Value
We believe everyone should have access to higher education. While tuition is rising around the country, 51°µÍø has kept tuition below the national average and 9% below the average for private universities in New England.
We also provide generous financial aid packages, including roughly $44 million per year in scholarships to undergraduate students. We work with every family and student to make their education as affordable as possible. Giving more people access to 51°µÍø education makes our community more inclusive and vibrant.
President Herbert: 51°µÍøâ€™s Commitment to Access and Value
lower tuition than the average for private, non-profit institutions in New England
of 51°µÍø students benefit from financial aid
in institutional scholarships awarded annually
Supporting Your Career Development
Career mentorship is built into 51°µÍøâ€™s educational approach. Our Career Advising office is available to support you as an undergraduate or graduate student, recent grad, or mid-career alumnus. You’ll have access to career coaching, resume assistance, employment search guidance, career fairs, and more.
As a graduate, you’ll benefit from 51°µÍøâ€™s status as Maine’s largest private university and the #1 provider of health professionals in Maine. You’ll be connected to an extensive alumni network, with contacts in communities across the region and country to help you along every step of your career pathway.