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University of Maine at Augusta

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME · Town · 2,659 students
Website Common App Scorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$10,924
Average net priceYour net price
In-state
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
25%
Graduation rate
43% typical
$40,342
Earnings 10 years on
$45,606 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

The University of Maine at Augusta is widely recognized for its accessible, career-focused degree offerings, featuring standout programs in aviation, cybersecurity, dental hygiene, and the state’s only NAAB-accredited professional architecture degree. Catering to both traditional undergraduates and a large population of adult learners, the campus culture is practical, flexible, and welcoming across its dual campuses in Augusta and Bangor. UMA sets itself apart as a pioneer in distance education, seamlessly blending robust statewide online accessibility with hands-on technical training and a renowned contemporary music program.

Wikipedia:The University of Maine at Augusta is a public college in Augusta, Maine, United States. It is part of the University of Maine System. UMA provides baccalaureate and select associate degrees and master's degrees for residents of Maine. The university has campuses in Augusta and Bangor, seven Center locations and courses offered online.

Location
Augusta, ME, 04330-9410 · Town campus
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Nearest airport from college
PWM · Portland ME
54 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
These figures are federal data and may be out of date.
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$8,888$22,178
Housing & food (on campus)$10,546$10,546
Books & supplies$1,400$1,400
Cost of attendance$19,052$32,342 est.
Average net price$10,924Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$22,178
In-state: $8,888
Housing & food (on campus)$10,546
Books & supplies$1,400
Cost of attendance$32,342 est.
In-state: $19,052
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $10,924
est. = the in-state cost of attendance with out-of-state tuition swapped in; no out-of-state figure is published.
Net price by family income · in-state students
$0–30k
$9,421
$30–48k
$9,175
$48–75k
$11,228
$75–110k
$14,037
$110k+
$15,371
Grants from the school
60% of first-years get a grant from the school, averaging $2,883
Source: College Navigator (U.S. Department of Education, IPEDS)
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
25%
Within 4 yrs
16%
Back for yr 2
60%
Transferred
21%
Pell students: 24.4% · others: 30.6% 
8 yrs after starting
23% graduated · 27% transferred · 3% still enrolled · 47% left or unknown
Earnings
6 yrs after entry$36,467
10 yrs after entry$40,342
Debt
Median at graduation$22,734
Monthly payment$241
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$26k
90th percentile$41,621
Admissions

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Essay prompts

If University of Maine at Augusta asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

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Student Body
Gender
Men 33%Women 67%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
16 : 1
Pell grant
33%
First-gen
51%
Family income
$23,539
Independent
66%
Veterans
2%
Age at entry
29.0
Part-time
54%
Where first-years come from
In state (ME)
91.3%
Out of state
6.6%
International
2.1%

Most out-of-state first-years from: NH 4 · NY 3 · CT 2 · AZ 1 · CA 1

Race & ethnicity
White
79%
Hispanic
5%
Black
4%
Asian
1%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
1%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
USCAA
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Co-ed
  • Other Sports
    Co-ed
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Tennis
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs
After 6 yrs
$36,467
After 10 yrs
$40,342
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities107
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing50
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions43
Business Administration, Management and Operations29
Library Science and Administration27
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management24
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods22
Music18
Computer and Information Sciences, General17
Veterinary/Animal Health Technologies/Technicians16
Biology, General16
Criminal Justice and Corrections16
Public Administration11
Accounting and Related Services11
Architecture9
Social Sciences, General9
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$9M
Full-time faculty
41%
Faculty salary
$8,060/mo
Teaching spend
$9,925
per student
Federal loans
26%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, mostly part-time

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