University of Maine at Augusta

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Augusta, ME

$7,350

Avg in-state tuition

$17,760

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 4,165, and admissions are selective. The university offers 22 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 $7,350, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,760.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

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.

Application Considerations

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High school transcript --

High school rank --

Letter of recommendation --

High school GPA --

Open admission Yes

Completion of college prep program --

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

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

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

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Students enrolled

86%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

80%

Unknown

Two or more races

Black

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Non-U.S. Citizen

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

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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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$1,200
On-campus room and board	$8,200
On-campus other expenses	$3,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$8,200
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$3,600
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$3,600

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$20,350	$30,760
Off-campus without family	$20,350	$30,760
Off-campus with family	$12,150	$22,560

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1	Architecture And Related Services
	Architecture (BArch, BA/BS, MArch, MA/MS, PhD)
2	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
3	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business Administration and Management, General
	Accounting
4	Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
	Computer and Information Systems Security
	Information Technology
5	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
6	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
	Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician and Veterinary Assistant
	Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician
	Clinical Nurse Leader
7	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
8	Library Science
	Library Science/Librarianship
9	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, General
10	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
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11	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
12	Social Sciences
	Social Sciences, General
13	Transportation And Materials Moving
	Flight Instructor
14	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Music, General