University of Maine at Augusta

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Augusta, ME

$8,378

Avg in-state tuition

$18,788

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Maine at Augusta

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Maine at Augusta is a small public university located on a rural campus in Augusta, Maine. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 4,202, and admissions are selective. The university offers 25 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 19%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,378, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,788.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

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Retention Rate Insight

62% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

19% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

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Open admission Yes

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SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

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Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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4k

Students enrolled

86%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

80%

Unknown

8%

Two or more races

4%

Black

3%

Hispanic

3%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Female student population

70%

Socio-economic diversity

59% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

41

Total Online Enrollment

3,606

Student Location Breakout

86% 14%

Percent of Programs Online

33% On-campus

67% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates Check Bold 69% online

Associate Check Bold 69% online

Bachelor's Check Bold 60% online

Graduate Certificate Check Bold 100% online

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

86%

State Grant Aid

48%

Institution Grant Aid

66%

Pell Grant

59%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $3,559
State Grant Aid $1,138
Institution Grant Aid $2,482
Pell Grant Aid $4,119

Financial Outlook

$24k

Average student debt after graduation

$26k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.