University of Maine at Machias

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Machias, ME

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$7,350

Avg in-state tuition

$14,700

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Maine at Machias

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

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 Machias is a small public university located on a rural campus in Machias, Maine. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 762, and admissions are selective. The university offers 14 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 28%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,350, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,700.

Rankings

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#9 Ranked in Best Colleges in Maine 2023
#9 Ranked in Best Colleges in Maine

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

Information not available

Retention Rate Insight

58% 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

28% 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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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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762

Students enrolled

94%

Online student enrollment

13:1

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.

Demographics

White

80%

Unknown

Hispanic

Two or more races

Black

Non-U.S. Citizen

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Asian

Female student population

68%

Socio-economic diversity

60% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
	Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
3	Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
4	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
	English Language and Literature, General
	English Language and Literature, General
5	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	General Studies
	General Studies
	General Studies
6	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Behavioral Sciences
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
7	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Studies
	Environmental Studies
	Environmental Studies
8	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
	Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
9	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
	Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Studies
10	Psychology
	Community Psychology
	Community Psychology
	Community Psychology
11	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
	Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other