University of Maine at Augusta: Review & Facts

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University of Maine at Augusta is a small four-year, public school with 4,450 students enrolled. This school was founded in 1965 and is one of the 2 colleges located in Augusta, Maine.

Academic Offerings

At University of Maine at Augusta you can receive your 1-year certificate, associate's degree, bachelor's degree, postbaccalaureate certificate, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

39

University of Maine at Augusta follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 39 majors. The most popular concentrations are General Studies, Medical, Computer Science, Nursing, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a positive sign. Nevertheless, if you wish to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Maine at Augusta is relatively low at 66% (close to Maine average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students like their stay at this school.

Student Retention

66%

Fair

The graduation rate at University of Maine at Augusta is very low - 16%. Nearly 27% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Maine at Augusta is pretty decent - 15:1. Learn more about faculty at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition pricing is fairly high - around $18,800 a year. The additional fees at University of Maine at Augusta beyond tuition are roughly $1,100, which totals $19,900 annually.

Read the details about University of Maine at Augusta additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

University of Maine at Augusta will consider accepting your dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) earned prior to admission.

The undergraduate application fee at University of Maine at Augusta is $40.00. The graduate application fee is $40.00.

To receive the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to University of Maine at Augusta and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call the school's general information office at (207) 621-3000 or check University of Maine at Augusta Website.

Opportunities and Services

University of Maine at Augusta offers a distance education program and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Maine at Augusta, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

A

Safe

University of Maine at Augusta provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 100 students, which offers a good on-campus housing option. The room price is reasonable: about $6,300 annually.

Army ROTC programs are available at University of Maine at Augusta. Reserve Officers' Training Corps commissioning programs typically imply elective classes in addition to required college curriculum, possible funding for your tuition, and an obligation to serve upon graduation.

It is important to keep in mind that enrolling in a ROTC course does not commit you to serve unless you have obtained a ROTC scholarship, grant, or any other funding.

Based on the college crime numbers, University of Maine at Augusta seems to be a safe school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Maine at Augusta Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Maine at Augusta
46 University Dr
Augusta, Maine
04330-9410, USA