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University Of Maine At Machias, Maine

Overview of University Of Maine At Machias

The main campus of University Of Maine At Machias is in Machias, Maine (a quiet rural area). The school is a public school. University Of Maine At Machias offers degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.

Areas of Study

The school students most commonly major in a field related to science, fine arts, therapy and counseling, nutrition and exercise therapy, and conservation and resource management.

University Of Maine At Machias Selectivity

University Of Maine At Machias does not accept everyone who applies. In 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 430 to 570. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 400 or more. Students attending University Of Maine At Machias come from a variety of places, in and out of state.

Faculty

The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.

Student Body

In 2005, University Of Maine At Machias had 1,149 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at the school.

Student Life

University Of Maine At Machias makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at University Of Maine At Machias belong to the Sunrise Conference for major sports.

More complete details are provided below.

Contacting University Of Maine At Machias

University Of Maine At Machias
9 O'Brien Ave
Machias, ME 04654
General Phone: (207) 255-1200
Admissions Phone: (207) 255-1318
Financial Aid Phone: (207) 255-1203
http://www.umm.maine.edu

University Of Maine At Machias Programs and Degrees (2005)

University Of Maine At Machias awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:

General CategoryDegreesMost Common Majors [see all]
Business And Management27business management, accounting technology, accounting, small business management
Liberal Arts21general studies, history, English, liberal arts and sciences
Therapy And Counseling14behavioral sciences
Science11marine biology, biology
Education And Teaching10elementary school teaching, middle school teaching
Conservation And Resource Management8environmental studies
Nutrition And Exercise Therapy7parks and recreation studies
Fine Arts5fine arts studies
Office And Administration3office management

Number of programs and degrees for University Of Maine At Machias in 2005:

Degree LevelTotal
Awarded
Number of
Programs
Bachelor's degree9414
Associate's degree125

Student Body

In 2005, University Of Maine At Machias had a total enrollment of 1,149 students (739 full-time equivalent).

Students in the Freshman Class (2005):

GroupPercent
Men31%
Women69%
Full-Time94%
Part-Time6%

More details are available, using 2004 data:

Students By Class (2004):

GroupPercent
Undergraduate100%

Racial Diversity (2004):
RacePercent
White91%
Black1%
Hispanic1%
Asian0%
American Indian3%
(Foreign Students)4%

Students by Age (2004):

AgePercent
Under 183%
18-1915%
20-2117%
22-2416%
25-2912%
30-3410%
35-397%
40-4912%
50-647%
65+1%

Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)

ResidencePercent
Maine63%
New York6%
Foreign countries5%
Connecticut5%
Indiana3%
Pennsylvania3%
New Hampshire2%
Michigan2%
Massachusetts2%
Illinois1%
Rhode Island1%
Minnesota1%
Texas1%
Ohio1%
New Jersey1%

University Of Maine At Machias Graduation, Retention, and Transfers

Retention Rates (2004):

GroupReturning From
Previous Year
Full-Time62 %
Part-Time38 %

University Of Maine At Machias Room and Board (2005)

University Of Maine At Machias offers campus housing for 353 of its 739 (full-time) students.

(Please refer to our profile of Machias, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).

The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.

University Of Maine At Machias Admissions and Selectivity (2005)

Acceptances:

GroupApplicantsAcceptedPercent
Accepted
EnrolledPercent of
Accepted Enrolled
Total37431283%12038%
Men1099284%3740%
Women26522083%8338%

Standardized Test Scores:

Test25th Percentile75th Percetile
SAT Verbal430570
SAT Math400540
ACT Verbal1725
ACT Math1725
ACT Composite1825

Application Requirements:

ItemRequirement
GPArecommended
Class Rankrecommended
High School Recordrequired
College Prep Programrecommended
Recommendationsrequired
Formal Demonstration of Competencenot required
Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT)required
Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT71%
Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT11%
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)required
Other Standardized Testsnot required

Admissions Phone Number: (207) 255-1318

University Of Maine At Machias Expenses and Financial Aid (2005)

Expenses and Financial Aid:

ExpenseAmount
In-state tuition and fees$ 4,845
Out-of-state tuition and fees$ 12,195
Room and board$ 5,678
Room charge$ 2,858
Board (meal plan) charge$ 2,820
Books and supplies$ 800
Other expenses$ 2,500

Financial Aid:
University Of Maine At Machias participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 205500)

Financial Aid Phone Number: (207) 255-1203

University Of Maine At Machias Faculty

University Of Maine At Machias has a tenure system for faculty.

Salaries for full-time faculty:

Full-Time Faculty (2004):

Full-Time Faculty LevelContract LengthNumber MenAvg Salary MenNumber WomenAvg Salary Women
Professoracademic year5$56,3701*
Associate professoracademic year9$46,9774$41,359
Assistant professoracademic year5$38,2215$38,112
All faculty totalacademic year19$47,14510$41,203

*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.

University Of Maine At Machias Athletics

Athletic Conferences (2005):

SportConference
BasketballSunrise Conference
TrackSunrise Conference

University Of Maine At Machias Degree Programs (2005)

BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting Technology/Technician and Bookkeeping
Business Administration and Management, General
Small Business Administration/Management

CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies

EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching

FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other

LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies

NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies

OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION
Office Management and Supervision

SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography

THERAPY AND COUNSELING
Behavioral Sciences

University Of Maine At Machias Highlights

(Details are provided further down on this page.)

What Sets University Of Maine At Machias Apart:

CategoryTrophy 
% of degrees in conservation and resource management
(vs. all colleges)
Top 5%University Of Maine At Machias % of degrees in conservation and resource management
% of degrees in science
(vs. all colleges)
Top 10%University Of Maine At Machias % of degrees in science
Number of degree programs
(vs. colleges of similar size)
Top 12%University Of Maine At Machias Number of degree programs
Dorm rooms per full-time student
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%University Of Maine At Machias Dorm rooms per full-time student
Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 13%University Of Maine At Machias Lowest tuition & fees (in-state)
% of degrees in fine arts
(vs. all colleges)
Top 13%University Of Maine At Machias % of degrees in fine arts
% students 40 years or older
(vs. all colleges)
Top 14%University Of Maine At Machias % students 40 years or older
Female % of student body
(vs. colleges with similar degree levels)
Top 15%University Of Maine At Machias Female % of student body
% of students from other states
(vs. all colleges)
Top 15%University Of Maine At Machias % of students from other states
% of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
(vs. all colleges)
Top 16%University Of Maine At Machias % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy
% of degrees in therapy and counseling
(vs. all colleges)
Top 20%University Of Maine At Machias % of degrees in therapy and counseling
Explanation of the Highlights categories

Notable:
Offers credit for life experience
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Offers remedial adult education
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching

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