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University of Maine at Augusta

University of Maine at Augusta

Augusta, ME · Town · 2,659 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$10,924
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
25%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$40,342
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
Open admission
Acceptance rate
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) is renowned as a premier hub for distance education and flexible learning, offering an accessible, affordable option tailored to both traditional students and adult learners. The institution is particularly well-known for its strong, career-oriented programs in nursing, cybersecurity, and dental health, as well as its highly distinctive aviation and NAAB-accredited architecture degrees. With campuses in Augusta and Bangor alongside statewide university centers, UMA’s culture is supportive, commuter-friendly, and deeply focused on practical, hands-on experience, allowing students to balance their education with work and life commitments.

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These figures are federal data and may be out of date.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, 2023-24
$0–30k
$9,421
$30–48k
$9,175
$48–75k
$11,228
$75–110k
$14,037
$110k+
$15,371
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
25%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
16%
Back for yr 2
60%
Transferred
21%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
23% graduated · 27% transferred · 3% still enrolled · 47% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
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

No admissions data available for this college.

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Essay prompts

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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%
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 · EADA 2024-25
  • 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 · measured 2020 & 2021
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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