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The University of Maine at Augusta is located in Augusta, Maine. It is a part of the University of Maine System. It was founded in 1965 as a continuing education division of the University of Maine. UMA offers a wide variety of degrees and programs in diverse areas of study. UMA is nationally recognized for offering an online bachelor's degree in information and library science. The university is organized into the following academic divisions:
UMA’s athletic department fields both men's and women’s sports teams, which participate in basketball, hockey, baseball, softball, swimming & diving and soccer, among others. UMA is a member of the Yankee Small College Conference and the United States Collegiate Athletic Association.
University Of Maine At Augusta is in a town not particularly near any major cities, in Augusta, ME. 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 2007-2008, had 5,101 students (2,842 full-time equivalent). Adults changing careers are relatively common at the school.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Maine At Augusta
46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330-9410
General Phone: (207) 621-3000
http://www.uma.edu/
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 148 | liberal arts and sciences, library science, social services, English language and literature, library assistant, interdisciplinary studies |
| Therapy and Counseling | 111 | mental and social health services |
| Business and Management | 91 | business management, accounting, financial planning |
| Medical Support and Technology | 61 | dental hygienist, veterinary assistant, dental assistant, medical lab assistant |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 49 | registered nursing |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 29 | criminal justice and safety, criminal justice and administration |
| Family and Social Work | 22 | human services, public administration |
| Science and Laboratory Technician | 12 | science tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 12 | computer and info science |
| Fine Arts | 10 | fine arts |
| Architecture and Planning | 8 | architectural tech |
| Music | 5 | music |
| Science | 4 | biology |
| Photography and Commercial Art | 1 | photography |
| Landscaping and Horticulture | 0 | applied horticulture |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Maine At Augusta in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 289 | 18 |
| Associate's degree | 258 | 18 |
| Award of at least 1 but less than 2 academic years | 12 | 1 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 2 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Maine At Augusta had a total enrollment of 5,101 students (2,842 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Graduate | 0% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 11% |
| 20-21 | 11% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 16% |
| 30-34 | 11% |
| 35-39 | 10% |
| 40-49 | 16% |
| 50-64 | 8% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 53 % |
| Part-Time | 40 % |
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.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,495 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,595 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Maine At Augusta participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 676000)
University Of Maine At Augusta has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $73,570 | 12 | $72,681 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 12 | $59,608 | 19 | $59,294 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 11 | $48,611 | 12 | $48,252 |
| Instructor | academic year | 2 | * | 9 | $42,991 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 45 | $62,270 | 54 | $56,703 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Students on Athletic Scholarships (2007):
| Sport | Men | Women | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 7 | 15 | 22 |
| Basketball | 7 | 8 | 15 |
| All Other Sports | 0 | 7 | 7 |
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
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Library Assistant/Technician
Library Science/Librarianship
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Social Sciences, General
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
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
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN
Science Technologies/Technicians, Other
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% |  |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 16% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in music (vs. colleges of similar size) | 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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