C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME U Maine at Augusta, founded in 1965, is a public university. Its 165-acre campus is located in Augusta, 50 miles northeast of Portland. Web Site www.uma.edu/ Institution Type Public Coeducational Yes Undergraduate Students 4,683 Women 3,390 (72.4%) Men 1,293 (27.6%) Graduate Students ADMISSION Entrance Difficulty Overall Admission Rate Early Action Offered Early Decision Offered Regular Admission Deadline Noncompetitive 98% of 1,025 applicants were admitted No No Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen Average GPA SAT Math SAT Critical Reading SAT Writing ACT Composite Selection of Students Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Essay X Extracurricular Activities MONEY MATTERS Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,808 Out-of-state: $17,498 Room and Board Average Percent of Need Met 53% Average Freshman Award $7,632 Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $30,457
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - O V E R V I E W - 2 ACADEMICS Academic Calendar System General Education/Core Curriculum Full-Time Faculty Teaching Undergraduates Regular Class Size Semester Required 2-9 students: 21% of classes 10-19 students: 50% of classes 20-29 students: 22% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes CAMPUS LIFE Augusta Population 18,793 Nearest Metropolitan Area Freshman Housing Guarantee Students in College Housing Athletic Conferences Mascot Sororities Fraternities Moose STUDENTS Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 0.4% First-Year Students Returning 56.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 5.2% Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly 1.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.6% Asian 1.2% Black/African-American 1.7% Hispanic/Latino 2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 78.9% White 13.5% Unknown
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N FRESHMAN ADMISSION REQUIREMENTS Entrance Difficulty Noncompetitive: Virtually all applicants accepted regardless of high school rank or test scores. High School Preparation High School Graduation High School Program High school diploma required and GED is accepted College preparatory program is recommended High School Units Required or Recommended Subject Required Units Recommended Units English 4 Mathematics 2 3 Science 2 3 Foreign Language Social Studies 2 History 2 Academic Electives Examinations Exam SAT or ACT SAT Only ACT Only SAT and SAT Subject Tests, or ACT SAT Subject Tests Only SAT Essay Component Policy ACT Writing Test Policy Use of SAT/ACT Essay Scores Due in Admissions Office SAT: No policy as of now ACT: No policy as of now APPLYING FOR ADMISSION Admissions Office Address 46 University Drive City, State, Zip Augusta, ME 04330-9410 Phone (207) 621-3465 Fax (207) 621-3116 E-mail Early Admission Early Decision Offered Early Decision Deadline Early Decision Notification Early Action Offered Early Action Deadline Early Action Notification umaadm@maine.edu No No Application Dates and Fees Regular Admission Deadline Application Fee $40 Application Fee Waiver Regular Admission Notification Accept Offer of Admission Waiting List Used Defer Admission Transfer Admission Available By May 1 or within 2 weeks if notified after May 1 No Student can defer admission Transfer applications accepted
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 2 APPLYING FOR ADMISSION - continued Application Form Other Application Requirements Common Application Universal College Application Not accepted Not accepted Electronic Application Available Interview Essay or Personal Statement Letters of Recommendation Other Financial Need Not required Recommended for all freshmen Music audition recommended for some freshmen Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process SELECTION OF STUDENTS Factor Very Important Important Considered Not Considered Rigor of Secondary School Record X Academic GPA X Standardized Tests X Class Rank X Recommendations X Essay X Interview Level of Applicant's Interest X Extracurricular Activities Volunteer Work X Particular Talent/Ability Character/Personal Qualities First Generation to Attend College X State Residency X Geographic Residence X Relation with Alumnus X Religious Affiliation/ Commitment X Ethnicity X Work Experience X
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A D M I S S I O N - 3 PROFILE OF FALL ADMISSION Admission Rates Overall Admission Rate Women Men Students Enrolled Women Men Early Decision Admission Rate Early Action Admission Rate Students Offered Wait List Students Accepting Wait List Position Students Admitted From Wait List SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen 98% of 1,025 applicants were admitted 754 applicants were admitted 248 applicants were admitted 957 (96%) of 1,002 admitted students enrolled 715 (95%) of 754 admitted students enrolled 242 (98%) of 248 admitted students enrolled Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 scale) SAT Math Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Critical Reading Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 SAT Writing Score of 700-800 Score of 600-700 Score of 500-600 Score of 400-500 Score of 300-400 Score of 200-300 Average GPA 3.75 and Above 3.50-3.74 3.25-3.49 3.00-3.24 2.50-2.99 2.00-2.49 ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen ACT Composite Score of 30-36 Score of 24-29 Score of 18-23 Score of 12-17 Score of 6-11 Score of 5 or Below Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen High School Class Rank National Merit Scholar Valedictorian Class President Student Gov. Officer
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S TUITION AND EXPENSES Cost of Attendance Not available Tuition and Fees In-state: $7,808 Out-of-state: $17,498 Room and Board Books and Supplies $1,200 Other Expenses Payment Plans Credit card, installment plan, deferred payment APPLYING FOR FINANCIAL AID Financial Aid Office E-mail Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Financial Aid Web Site Net Price Calculator URL Application Process Application Deadline Priority deadline March 1 Award Notification Method for Awarding Institutional Aid On a rolling basis beginning March 15 Federal Methodology Forms Required FAFSA Code is 006760 Cost to File Free PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID Freshmen Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 53% Average Award $7,632 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 167 (94.6%) of freshmen 150 (93.9%) of applicants 148 (97.4%) of applicants with financial need 7 (.9%) of aid recipients Received by 129 (94.2%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,718 Received by 104 (79.0%) of aid recipients, average amount $5,672 Received by 7 (.9%) of aid recipients 2 freshmen had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $651 All Undergraduates Financial Aid Applicants Found to Have Need Received Financial Aid Need Fully Met Avg. Pct. of Need Met 55% Average Award $9,316 Need-Based Gift Need-Based Self-Help Merit-Based Gift Merit-Based Gift 1,364 (91.6%) of undergraduates 1,279 (93.8%) of applicants 1,236 (97.8%) of applicants with financial need 51 (3.2%) of aid recipients Received by 1,046 (88.7%) of aid recipients, average amount $6,242 Received by 1,043 (86.9%) of aid recipients, average amount $7,653 Received by 69 (4.4%) of aid recipients 6 (.1%) of undergraduates had no financial need and received merit aid, average amount $839
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 2 PROFILE OF 2016-17 FINANCIAL AID - continued Borrowing 2016 Graduates Who Took Out Loans 78% Average Indebtedness of 2016 Graduates $30,457 Parents Borrowing PLUS Loans Parents of Students Receiving Aid Parents of Students Not Receiving Aid FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS Loans Federal Loans State Loans Other Loans Direct subsidized Stafford loans, direct unsubsidized Stafford loans, direct PLUS loans, Federal Perkins loans, Federal Nursing loans Scholarships and Grants Need-Based Available Non-Need-Based Available Federal Pell grants, SEOG, State scholarships, Institutional scholarships, Private scholarships Academic scholarships, Music/Drama scholarships, Athletic scholarships, State scholarships, Leadership scholarships Non-Need Awards Academic Interest/ Achievement Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Creative Arts/ Performance Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Achievements/ Activities Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Special Characteristics Award Areas Number of Awards Top Areas (By Money Awarded) Mathematics, Biological Sciences, Business Music Leadership Children of Faculty/Staff, Ethnic Background, International Students, Local/State Students, Veterans' Children
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - M O N E Y M A T T E R S - 3 FINANCIAL AID PROGRAMS - continued Employment Work-Study Programs Average Earnings from On-Campus Employment Federal work study available, other work study available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S Academic Calendar System Summer Session Semester Offered General Catalog/Bulletin UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION Undergraduate Majors Accounting Architectural Technology/Technician Biology/Biological Sciences, General Business Administration and Management, General Computer and Information Sciences, General Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration Dental Hygiene/Hygienist English Language and Literature/Letters, Other Financial Planning and Services Fine/Studio Arts, General Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies Library and Information Science Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other Music, General Public Administration Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse Social Sciences, General
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 2 UNDERGRADUATE EDUCATION - continued Most Popular Disciplines Combined Liberal Arts/Professional Degree Programs Special Programs Study Abroad Online Degrees Health professions and related sciences, Liberal arts/general studies, Business/marketing None Double major, Honors program, Independent study, Studentdesigned major, Teacher certification, Internships Offered Some online degree programs CURRICULUM AND GRADUATION REQUIREMENTS General Education/Core Curriculum Computer Foreign Language Math/Science Required Not required Not required Required for all students ADVANCED PLACEMENT International Baccalaureate Advanced Placement (AP) Examinations Sophomore Standing Not accepted Accepted for placement and credit Not available
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 3 FACULTY AND INSTRUCTION Full-Time Faculty Part-Time Faculty Full-Time Faculty with Ph.D./Terminal Degree Regular Class Size Discussion Section/Lab Class Size 2-9 students: 21% of classes 10-19 students: 50% of classes 20-29 students: 22% of classes 30-39 students: 5% of classes 40-49 students: 2% of classes 50-99 students: 0% of classes 2-9 students: 33% of discussion sections/labs 10-19 students: 53% of discussion sections/labs 20-29 students: 14% of discussion sections/labs ACADEMIC RESOURCES Libraries Library Available on Campus Holdings Yes Computing Computer Ownership Computers Available on Campus Internet/E-mail Access Students not required to own/lease a computer Not Reported ACADEMIC SUPPORT SERVICES Remedial Instruction Tutoring Services for Learning Disabled Students Services for Physically Disabled Students Offered Available Available Hearing impaired services, visually impaired services, wheelchair access
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 4 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION Master's Degrees Offered Master's Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - A C A D E M I C S - 5 GRADUATE/PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL EDUCATION - continued Doctoral Degrees Offered Doctoral Programs of Study
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E LOCATION AND SETTING Augusta Population 18,793 Getting Around Nearest Metropolitan Area Environment Campus Size Large town 159 acres Campus Map Nearest Airport Nearest Bus Station Nearest Train Station Map 75 mile(s) from campus in Bangor 2 mile(s) from campus in Augusta Weather Temperature 11.4 average low in January, 72.7 average high in September Rain 129 rainy days per year HOUSING College Housing College does not provide housing for students Types of Housing Students in College Housing Housing Requirements Freshman Housing Guarantee Students Living Off Campus/Commuting 100% Off-Campus Housing Assistance Assistance in locating off-campus housing is available SECURITY 24-Hour Emergency Phone/Alarm Devices 24-Hour Security Patrols Late-Night Transport/Escort Services Electronically Operated Housing Entrances Available Not available Available Not available PERSONAL SUPPORT SERVICES Health Service Personal Counseling Child Care Not offered Offered Not offered
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 2 SPORTS AND RECREATION Intercollegiate Athletics Athletic Conferences Mascot School Colors Moose Black, blue, and yellow Intercollegiate Sports Offered WOMEN MEN Sport Offered Scholarships Given Offered Scholarships Given Basketball x x x x Golf x x Soccer x x x
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - C A M P U S L I F E - 3 SPORTS AND RECREATION - continued Club Sports Women's Club Sports Men's Club Sports Recreational Sports Intramural Sports STUDENT ACTIVITIES Activities and Organizations Sororities Fraternities ROTC drama theatre, jazz band, literary magazine, music ensembles, student government, student newspaper Army ROTC is offered off campus
C O L L E G E P R O F I L E - S T U D E N T S STUDENT BODY Coeducational All Undergraduates 4,683 Women 3,390 (72.4%) Men 1,293 (27.6%) Full-Time Undergraduates 1,663 Ethnicity of Students from U.S. International Students 0.4% Average Age 33 All Graduate Students Yes 1.7% American Indian/Alaskan Native 0.6% Asian 1.2% Black/African-American 1.7% Hispanic/Latino 2.3% Multi-race (not Hispanic/Latino) 0.1% Native Hawaiian/ Pacific Islander 78.9% White 13.5% Unknown UNDERGRADUATE RETENTION AND GRADUATION First-Year Students Returning 56.0% Students Graduating Within 4 Years 5.2% Students Graduating Within 5 Years 10.3% Students Graduating Within 6 Years 12.0% AFTER GRADUATION Graduates Offered Full-Time Employment Within 6 Months Average Starting Salary Graduates Pursuing Advanced Study Directly Disciplines Pursued COLLEGEdata is a free service of 1st Financial Bank USA COLLEGEdata is a member of the National Association for College Admission Counseling and subscribes to the Statement of Principles of Good Practice. https://www.collegedata.com/ Copyright 2017