UMA Description

University of Maine in Augusta supports the adult learner, the recent high school graduate, the senior citizen and those facing economic challenges in getting a marketable degree, either online or on the beautiful New England campus.

Associate’s and bachelor’s degrees are both awarded in such fields as Applied Science, Architecture, Business Administration, Dental Hygiene, Medical Laboratory Technology, Nursing, Public Administration and Veterinary Technology.

With special degree programs for adults and for senior citizens, Augusta provides opportunities for students at all stages of life and work.

To provide accessibility to students from other cities and states, Augusta also offers many of its degrees online.

For students who are on campus Augusta has academic, religious, creative, community service and special interest clubs and organizations.

In addition to personal counseling, career counseling and assessment, and academic mentoring, Augusta provides additional services for students from economically and personally challenged backgrounds through its Cornerstone and Women, Work and Community programs.

On top of the financial assistance offered by these programs, Augusta has standard financial aid services, providing scholarships, loans and grants to qualifying students.

Quick Facts

Location

Northeast

Setting

Small Town Setting

Type

Public

Size

Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)

Mascot

Moose

Nickname

UMA

Website

www.uma.edu

On-Campus Housing Available

No

In-State Tuition

$6,855

Out-of-State Tuition

$15,375

Selectivity

Open Admissions

Enrollment

5,500

UMA Students

Full-Time Undergrad Students
5,500
Total Students (Undergrads & Graduate Students)
5,500

Undergraduate vs. Graduate

Undergraduate
100%
Graduate
0%

Full-Time vs. Part-time Students

Full-Time
32%
Part-Time
68%

Ethnic Diversity

Caucasian
73%
Other
27%

International Students

International
0%
Domestic
100%