University of Maine at Augusta

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About University of Maine at Augusta

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

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 4,384, and admissions are selective. The university offers 23 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 23%, and a student-faculty ratio of 15:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,350, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $18,750.

Augusta, ME

$7,350

Avg in-state
tuition

$18,750

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

66%

Retention Rate Insight

66% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

23%

Graduation Rate Insight

23% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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.

Application Considerations

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High school GPA--

Open admissionYes

Completion of college prep program--

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)--

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

5k

Students enrolled

75%

Online student enrollment

15:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

81%

Unknown

6%

Black

3%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

61% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

61%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

52

Total Online Enrollment

3,327

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

29% On-campus

71% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold69% online

AssociateCheck Bold73% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold70% online

Graduate CertificateCheck Bold100% online

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

88%

State Grant Aid

61%

Institution Grant Aid

80%

Pell Grant

61%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,797
State Grant Aid$2,160
Institution Grant Aid$3,658
Pell Grant Aid$3,907

Financial Outlook

$23k

Average student debtafter graduation

$26k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

0.7%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Other Sports
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

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1Agricultural/Animal/Plant/Veterinary Science And Related Fields.
2Architecture And Related Services.
3Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
4Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
5Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services.
6English Language And Literature/Letters.
7Health Professions And Related Programs.
8Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
10Library Science.
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
12Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
13Social Sciences.
14Transportation And Materials Moving.
15Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. 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.