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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.
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 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.
The school offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
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.
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.
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 awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Business And Management | 27 | business management, accounting technology, accounting, small business management |
| Liberal Arts | 21 | general studies, history, English, liberal arts and sciences |
| Therapy And Counseling | 14 | behavioral sciences |
| Science | 11 | marine biology, biology |
| Education And Teaching | 10 | elementary school teaching, middle school teaching |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 8 | environmental studies |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 7 | parks and recreation studies |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts studies |
| Office And Administration | 3 | office management |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Maine At Machias in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 94 | 14 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 5 |
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):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 94% |
| Part-Time | 6% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 91% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 3% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 16% |
| 25-29 | 12% |
| 30-34 | 10% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 12% |
| 50-64 | 7% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 63% |
| New York | 6% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Indiana | 3% |
| Pennsylvania | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Michigan | 2% |
| Massachusetts | 2% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Ohio | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 62 % |
| Part-Time | 38 % |
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.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 374 | 312 | 83% | 120 | 38% |
| Men | 109 | 92 | 84% | 37 | 40% |
| Women | 265 | 220 | 83% | 83 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 430 | 570 |
| SAT Math | 400 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 71% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 11% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (207) 255-1318
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| 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 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 | 5 | $56,370 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $46,977 | 4 | $41,359 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $38,221 | 5 | $38,112 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 19 | $47,145 | 10 | $41,203 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunrise Conference |
| Track | Sunrise Conference |
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
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Maine At Machias Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in science (vs. all colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 12% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
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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