University of Maine at Augusta

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Town: Distant
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	79
Student to faculty ratio	16 to 1
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	16%

Located in Augusta, Maine, University of Maine at Augusta is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

One of the notable aspects of University of Maine at Augusta is its open admission policy. This means that all high school graduates and individuals who hold a GED qualification are eligible to apply for admission. This inclusive approach allows a wide range of students to pursue their higher education goals, regardless of their academic background.

University of Maine at Augusta is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

While the on-time graduation rate at University of Maine at Augusta is reported to be 16%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maine state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at University of Maine at Augusta is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maine is 70%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at University of Maine at Augusta do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,378

Cost of attendance at University of Maine at Augusta in 2022 for students from Maine.

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Maine's average	$10,171
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$19,238

Cost of attendance at University of Maine at Augusta in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$21,798
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 99 of freshman students at University of Maine at Augusta received on average $6,994 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$6,994

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	123	47%	$4,805	$591,041
Other Federal Grant	214	83%	$3,177	$679,899
State Grant/Scholarships	106	41%	$1,362	$144,381
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	238	92%	$4,089	$973,204
Total Grant & Scholarships	257	99%	$6,994	$1,797,484

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Maine at Augusta students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Maine at Augusta students is 16.4%. Female students graduated at a rate of 18.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 13.3%.

16.4%

white 17.0% 35 students
hispanic 40.0% 2 students

Athletic Associations

National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Maine at Augusta provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Maine at Augusta offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Adult basic remedial or high school equivalent

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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