University Of Maine At Augusta is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Augusta, Maine. The school is classified as a public college. Students at University Of Maine At Augusta earn degrees up to the Post-Baccalaureate certificate.
The most common major fields study at the school include therapy and counseling.
All qualified applicants are admitted as University Of Maine At Augusta offers open admission.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
University Of Maine At Augusta, in 2005, had 5,494 students (3,137 full-time equivalent).
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Maine At Augusta
46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330-9410
General Phone: (207) 621-3146
Admissions Phone: (207) 621-3146
Financial Aid Phone: (207) 621-3165
http://www.uma.maine.edu/
University Of Maine At Augusta awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Therapy And Counseling | 137 | mental and social health services |
| Liberal Arts | 125 | liberal arts and sciences, library science, social services, interdisciplinary studies, library assistant, English language and literature, general studies |
| Business And Management | 97 | business management, accounting, financial planning |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 52 | registered nursing |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 45 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 44 | dental hygienist, veterinary assistant, medical lab assistant, dental assistant |
| Family And Social Work | 33 | human services, public administration |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 19 | computer and info science |
| Music | 8 | music |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Architecture And Planning | 2 | architectural tech |
| Photography And Commercial Art | 2 | photography |
| Science | 1 | biology |
| Landscaping And Horticulture | 0 | applied horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Maine At Augusta in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Associate's degree | 331 | 19 |
| Bachelor's degree | 222 | 17 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 10 | 2 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 6 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Maine At Augusta had a total enrollment of 5,494 students (3,137 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Graduate | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 99% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 61 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
The school does not offer campus housing.
(Please refer to our profile of Augusta, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school does not offer students a meal plan.
Admissions Phone Number: (207) 621-3146
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,025 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 11,115 |
| Books and supplies | $ 910 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Maine At Augusta participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 676000)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (207) 621-3165
University Of Maine At Augusta has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 22 | $60,348 | 11 | $61,187 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 11 | $50,390 | 20 | $48,893 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $38,933 | 14 | $43,522 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $52,416 | 48 | $49,551 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2004):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 8 | 6 | 14 |
| Basketball | 8 | 6 | 14 |
ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING
Architectural Technology/Technician
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business Administration and Management, General
Financial Planning and Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences, General
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Human Services, General
Public Administration
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE
Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature/Letters, Other
General Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
Dental Assisting/Assistant
Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART
Photography
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Maine At Augusta Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in music (for open-admission colleges) | Top 14% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in security and law enforcement (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | ![]() |
| Number of degree programs (for open-admission colleges) | Top 19% | ![]() |
Notable:
Open admission
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Student employment services
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Tenure system for quality teaching
Offers athletic scholarships
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