Media report on increased out-of-state enrollment, bump in revenue
The Associated Press, Bangor Daily News, Portland Press Herald and Mainebiz reported the University of Maine System is getting a bump in revenue thanks to an increase in out-of-state enrollment. The system welcomed 5,727 students from outside Maine this fall, a nearly 11 percent increase from last year, according to the AP. UMaine experienced an increase in enrollment that resulted in an additional $2.5 million in tuition revenue, the AP reported. According to the Press Herald, UMaine has 3,820 out-of-state students. The Seattle Times and WCSH (Channel 6 in Portland) carried the AP report. Maine Public carried the BDN article.