Established in 1968, Maine’s public university system enrolls more than 40,000 students annually at seven universities, a law school, eight centers, and 75 distance learning sites. Nearly two-thirds of its alumni -- 120,000 people -- live in Maine. General Information The University of Maine System makes a widespread impact across our state. It is a major economic driver and Maine’s largest single provider of an educated workforce. More than 40,000 students attend our seven universities and the University of Maine School of Law. On average, 5,300 students graduate each year, and an estimated 120,000 alumni live in Maine and contribute to the quality of life in their local communities. Thousands more Mainers and Maine-based businesses benefit from university research and development, business development, Cooperative Extension programs, community and cultural events, and a wide range of other activities.