Overview



University of Maine at Augusta
Augusta, ME, USA
Public
4 Year
Overview
The University of Maine at Augusta is the flagship campus of UM and is located in the state capital. All of UMA’s academic buildings are centered around the campus green, a large circular open space for students to congregate when the weather allows it. UMA confers bachelor’s degrees in 20 areas of study and 11 associate degrees. Every year, Student Life sponsors an annual trip abroad and participants are chosen via lottery in the autumn.
Average Net Price:
$10,631
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $8,618 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $21,548 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $8,700 |
| Books and Supplies | $1200 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Income
Average Amount
< $30k
$9,275
$30k - $48k
$8,808
$48k - $75k
$10,365
$75k - $110k
$12,609
$110k+
$14,155
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: umafa@maine.edu
Aid & Grants
0
100
55%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
34%
Average Aid Per Year
$8,723
34%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,797
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$3,658
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
61%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$2160
88%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$4,797
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$11,016,019
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$14,473
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
35%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$6,145
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,812
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$229
Students receiving federal loans
35%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,648
Average Other Loans Per Year
$20,367
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
596
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
No
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
Yes
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
Application Fee
$40
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
In-State Students
95%
Out-Of-State Students
4%
Students Enrolled By Household Income
< $30k
83
$30k - $48k
24
$48k - $75k
29
$75k - $110k
20
$110k+
12
Admissions Resources
Admissions: visit page
Admissions Email: umaadm@maine.edu
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
4,446
Total Number of Undergrads
4,384
0
100
5%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
15%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
15:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- Study Abroad
- Honors Program
- Teacher Certification Offered
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
26
Majors
A B M D
| A B M D | |
|---|---|
| AGRICULTURAL/ANIMAL/PLANT/VETERINARY SCIENCE AND RELATED FIELDS | |
| ARCHITECTURE AND RELATED SERVICES | |
| BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES | |
| BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| COMPUTER AND INFORMATION SCIENCES AND SUPPORT SERVICES | |
| ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS | |
| HEALTH PROFESSIONS AND RELATED PROGRAMS | |
| HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES | |
| LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES | |
| LIBRARY SCIENCE | |
| MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES | |
| PUBLIC ADMINISTRATION AND SOCIAL SERVICE PROFESSIONS | |
| SOCIAL SCIENCES | |
| TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING | |
| VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS |
Faculty Overview
Gender
Male
Female
US National: 42%
US National: 48%
Ethnicity
Asian/Pacific Islander
White
Hispanic
Unknown
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Male
Female
33%
US National: 44%67%
US National: 56%Residency
In-State Students
95%
Out-Of-State Students
4%
Size of Town
Suburb or town
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
African American
3%
Asian/Pacific Islander
1%
Hispanic
4%
Native American
1%
White
81%
Multiracial
4%
Unknown
6%
Percent of First Generation Students
51%
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
No
Cultural Student Resource Groups
No
Housing
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Moose
School Colors
blue and white
Varsity Athletics Association
NSCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Not applicable
Intramural Sports
6
Sports Club
2
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
Yes
24-HR escort safety rides
Yes
Mobile campus emergency alert
No
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$30,600
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$13,812
Loan Default Rate
18%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$229
REVIEWS
Read What Students Are Sayingi really enjoy attending school here. its small enough that getting to know people throughout the year is easy. also, the opportunities available here are great!
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University of Maine at Augusta