School Description
Provided by University of Maine- MachiasThe mission of the University of Maine at Machias is closely linked to its unique location on the rugged Atlantic Ocean coast, among forests, glacial lakes, and abundant aquatic and terrestrial wildlife. This Downeast location, with its rich human and natural resources, provides a unique living and learning environment for our students.
Through its liberal arts core and distinctive baccalaureate programs, the University prepares students for life-long intellectual growth, individual success, leadership in a global society, and the advancement of a sustainable environment.
The University’s applied research and public services contribute to the improvement of the quality of life and economic development in Downeast Maine. The University of Maine at Machias collaborates with each of the other campuses in the University of Maine System to fulfill the needs of public higher education in the State of Maine.
University of Maine- Machias
From Wikipedia, The Free EncyclopediaThe University of Maine at Machias (UMM) is one of seven campuses in the University of Maine System. Located in Machias, the seat of Washington County, the university was founded in 1909 as a normal school for developing teachers, and offers studies in recreation, education, behavioral sciences and physical sciences, including a recognized marine biology program. Enrollment is approximately 1,200 students.
Campus
The University of Maine at Machias is part of the University of Maine System. The university was founded in 1909. The campus occupies in rural downeast coastal Maine on the Machias River.
History and mission
The original name of school was the Washington State Normal School. It was later renamed to the University of Maine at Machias. The prior name is still evident in several locations on campus most prominently on Powers Hall. Through its liberal arts core and distinctive baccalaureate programs, the University prepares students for life-long intellectual growth, individual success, leadership in a global society, and the advancement of a sustainable environment. The University’s applied research and public services contribute to the improvement of the quality of life and economic development in Downeast Maine.
Degree programs
The University of Maine at Machias offers 12 undergraduate majors. These include: Behavioral Science & Community Studies, Biology, Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Education (Elementary and Secondary), English studies, Environmental Studies, History, Interdisciplinary Fine Arts, Marine Biology, and Recreation Management.
Student-faculty ratio is 14:1. For three straight years, the University of Maine at Machias was ranked among the top-five public comprehensive colleges in the north region by U.S. News and World Report.
Student life
Activities
All student organizations are run independently through an elected process with oversight by a Student Senate. Students are responsible for meetings, financial organization, and group meetings and outings.
Quick Facts
- Location:
- Northeast
- Setting:
- Rural Setting
- Type:
- Public
- Size:
- Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Students & Campus Life
- Undergraduate Enrollment:
- 1,313
- On Campus Housing:
- Available
- Full Time Students:
- 94%
- Athletic Programs:
- Available
Degree Programs at University of Maine- Machias
Associate's Level Programs
-
Arts & Humanities
-
General Studies
See more schools with programs in
General Studies
-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
A program that is a structured combination of the arts, biological and physical sciences, social sciences, and humanities, emphasizing breadth of study. Includes instruction in independently designed, individualized, or regular programs.See more schools with programs in Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
-
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
-
General Studies
See more schools with programs in
General Studies
-
Business
-
Accounting & Related Services
See more schools with programs in
Accounting & Related Services
-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
This two year program provides individuals with the necessary skills to support professional accountants and other financial management personnel. This program teaches individuals how to post transactions to accounts, manage record-keeping systems, and operate accounting software. Additionally, it familiarizes individuals with general accounting principles and practices.See more schools with programs in Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
-
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
-
Management
See more schools with programs in
Management
-
Office Management and Supervision
A program that prepares individuals to supervise and manage the operations and personnel of business offices and management-level divisions. Includes instruction in employee supervision, management, and labor relations; budgeting; scheduling and coordination; office systems operation and maintenance; office records management, organization, and security; office facilities design and space management; preparation and evaluation of business management data; and public relations.See more schools with programs in Office Management and Supervision
-
Small Business Administration/Management
A program that prepares individuals to develop and manage independent small businesses. Includes instruction in business administration; enterprise planning and entrepreneurship; start-up; small business operations and problems; personnel supervision; capitalization and investment; taxation; business law and regulations; e-commerce; home business operations; and applications to specific sectors, products, and services.See more schools with programs in Small Business Administration/Management
-
Office Management and Supervision
-
Accounting & Related Services
See more schools with programs in
Accounting & Related Services
-
Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure
See more schools with programs in
Parks, Recreation and Leisure
-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
A program that focuses on the principles underlying recreational and leisure activities, and the practices involved in providing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and services for the general public.See more schools with programs in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure
See more schools with programs in
Parks, Recreation and Leisure
Bachelor's Level Programs
-
Agriculture and Natural Resources
-
Natural Resources and Conservation
See more schools with programs in
Natural Resources and Conservation
-
Environmental Studies.
A program that focuses on environment-related issues using scientific, social scientific, or humanistic approaches or a combination. Includes instruction in the basic principles of ecology and environmental science and related subjects such as policy, politics, law, economics, social aspects, planning, pollution control, natural resources, and the interactions of human beings and nature.See more schools with programs in Environmental Studies.
-
Environmental Studies.
-
Natural Resources and Conservation
See more schools with programs in
Natural Resources and Conservation
-
Arts & Humanities
-
English Language and Literature
See more schools with programs in
English Language and Literature
-
English Language and Literature
A general program that focuses on the English language, including its history, structure and related communications skills; and the literature and culture of English-speaking peoples.See more schools with programs in English Language and Literature
-
English Language and Literature
-
General Studies
See more schools with programs in
General Studies
-
General Studies
An undifferentiated program that includes instruction in the general arts, general science, or unstructured studies.See more schools with programs in General Studies
-
General Studies
-
History
See more schools with programs in
History
-
History
A program that focuses on the general study and interpretation of the past, including the gathering, recording, synthesizing and criticizing of evidence and theories about past events. Includes instruction in historiography; historical research methods; studies of specific periods, issues and cultures; and applications to areas such as historic preservation, public policy, and records administration.See more schools with programs in History
-
History
-
Visual Arts
See more schools with programs in
Visual Arts
-
Fine Arts and Art Studies
See more schools with programs in Fine Arts and Art Studies
-
Fine Arts and Art Studies
-
English Language and Literature
See more schools with programs in
English Language and Literature
-
Business
-
Accounting & Related Services
See more schools with programs in
Accounting & Related Services
-
Accounting
An accounting program provides the tools to practice accounting and to perform related business functions. This program includes instruction in accounting principles and theory, financial accounting, managerial accounting, cost accounting, budget control, tax accounting, legal aspects of accounting, auditing, reporting procedures, statement analysis, planning and consulting, business information systems, accounting research methods, professional standards and ethics, and applications to specific for-profit, public, and non-profit organizations.See more schools with programs in Accounting
-
Accounting
-
General Business
See more schools with programs in
General Business
-
Business Administration and Management
Generally, this program prepares individuals to plan, organize, direct, and control a firm or organization. To aid them in taking a leading role in business, individuals in this program study management theory, human resources management and behavior, accounting and other quantitative methods, purchasing and logistics, organization and production, marketing, and business decision-making.See more schools with programs in Business Administration and Management
-
Business Administration and Management
-
Management
See more schools with programs in
Management
-
Office Management and Supervision
A program that prepares individuals to supervise and manage the operations and personnel of business offices and management-level divisions. Includes instruction in employee supervision, management, and labor relations; budgeting; scheduling and coordination; office systems operation and maintenance; office records management, organization, and security; office facilities design and space management; preparation and evaluation of business management data; and public relations.See more schools with programs in Office Management and Supervision
-
Office Management and Supervision
-
Accounting & Related Services
See more schools with programs in
Accounting & Related Services
-
Education
-
Teacher Training
See more schools with programs in
Teacher Training
-
Elementary Education and Teaching
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the elementary grades, which may include kindergarten through grade eight, depending on the school system or state regulations. Includes preparation to teach all elementary education subject matter.See more schools with programs in Elementary Education and Teaching
-
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
A program that prepares individuals to teach students in the middle, intermediate or junior high grades, which may include grades four through nine by regulation.See more schools with programs in Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching
-
Elementary Education and Teaching
-
Teacher Training
See more schools with programs in
Teacher Training
-
Fitness, Recreation and Leisure Studies
-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure
See more schools with programs in
Parks, Recreation and Leisure
-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
A program that focuses on the principles underlying recreational and leisure activities, and the practices involved in providing indoor and outdoor recreational facilities and services for the general public.See more schools with programs in Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
-
Parks, Recreation and Leisure
See more schools with programs in
Parks, Recreation and Leisure
-
Interdisciplinary Studies
-
Behavioral Sciences
Behavioral Sciences programs combine the studies of the social sciences, psychology, and biomedical sciences to study the fascinating complexities of human individual and social growth and behavior.See more schools with programs in Behavioral Sciences
-
Behavioral Sciences
-
Life Science
-
Biology
See more schools with programs in
Biology
-
Biology/Biological Sciences
Students in this program study general biology at an introductory level. This major provides students with a broad overview of biology and includes instruction in general biology and programs covering a variety of biological specializations.See more schools with programs in Biology/Biological Sciences
-
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
A program that focuses on the scientific study of the ecology and behavior of microbes, plants, and animals inhabiting oceans, coastal waters, and saltwater wetlands and their interactions with the physical environment. Includes instruction in chemical, physical, and geological oceanography; molecular, cellular, and biochemical studies; marine microbiology; marine botany; ichthyology; mammalogy; marine population dynamics and biodiversity; reproductive biology; studies of specific species, phyla, habitats, and ecosystems; marine paleocology and palentology; and applications to fields such as fisheries science and biotechnology.See more schools with programs in Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
-
Biology/Biological Sciences
-
Biology
See more schools with programs in
Biology
Students
General
|
Full-Time vs. Part-Time
|
Men vs. Women
|
||||
|
Race/Ethnicity
|
Geography
|
In State vs. Out-of-State
|
Top States for Incoming Freshman
|
| Percent of Students International: | 4% |
Housing
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 48% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
Athletics
| Member of: | NAA, NAIA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Sunrise Conference) Track (Sunrise Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 4,845 | $ 12,195 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,290 | $ 11,640 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 555 | $ 555 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 3,458 | 65% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 964 | 40% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 1,977 | 67% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,253 | 74% | |
Any Aid: |
100% |
Selectivity (Undergraduate Only)
| Acceptance Rate: | 83% (Selective) |
| Test Scores | |
| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 71% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 430, Math: 400 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 570, Math: 540 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 11% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 18, Verbal: 17, Math: 17 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 25, Verbal: 25, Math: 25 |
Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)
| Application Fee: | $ 40.00 |
| Formal Demonstration of Competencies: | Not Required |
| High School Diploma or Equivalent: | Recommended |
| High School GPA: | Recommended |
| High School Rank: | Recommended |
| High School Record: | Required |
| Recommendations: | Required |
| TOEFL: | Required |
| Test Scores: | Required |
