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The University of Maine at Machias is a public university located in Machias, Washington County, United States. The university name is abbreviated as UMM, and is one of the campuses in the University of Maine System. The university was established in 1909 and was earlier known as Washington State Normal School. UMM spreads across a 42-acre campus. The university offers associate’s and bachelor’s degrees in a wide variety of subjects including art, anthropology, biology, business, education, marine biology, pre-health professions, and theater.
The University of Maine participates in several varsity sports including soccer, cross country, and basketball. The university athletics teams are nicknamed as Clippers. The university is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, and the Sunrise Athletic Conference. The students are members of Greek fraternities and sororities such as Alpha Phi Omega, Kappa Mu Alpha, Sigma Chi Lambda, Kappa Alpha Kappa, and Phi Tau Phi.
The main campus of University Of Maine At Machias is in Machias, ME (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 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 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 420 to 580. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 410 or more.
University Of Maine At Machias offers tenure to reward and retain some professors.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,093 enrolled students. Older students (40+ years old, e.g.) are welcome and common at University Of Maine At Machias.
The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school 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 04654-1397
General Phone: (207) 255-1200
http://www.umm.maine.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Science | 16 | marine biology, biology |
| Therapy and Counseling | 14 | behavioral sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 12 | general studies, English, history |
| Business and Management | 11 | entrepreneurship, accounting, marketing |
| Education and Teaching | 9 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 9 | parks and recreation studies |
| Fine Arts | 5 | fine arts studies |
| Office and Administration | 3 | office management |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Maine At Machias in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 77 | 15 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Maine At Machias had a total enrollment of 1,093 students (661 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 41% |
| Women | 59% |
| Full-Time | 90% |
| Part-Time | 10% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 92% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 2% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 18% |
| 20-21 | 17% |
| 22-24 | 14% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 8% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 5% |
| 65+ | 1% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 66% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| Connecticut | 5% |
| Vermont | 4% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| New York | 3% |
| (International Students) | 2% |
| Indiana | 2% |
| Michigan | 1% |
| Illinois | 1% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Texas | 1% |
| Pennsylvania | 1% |
| Virginia | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| Iowa | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 73 % |
| Part-Time | 50 % |
University Of Maine At Machias offers campus housing for 343 of its 661 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(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 | 363 | 302 | 83% | 117 | 39% |
| Men | 134 | 108 | 81% | 48 | 44% |
| Women | 229 | 194 | 85% | 69 | 36% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 420 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 410 | 540 |
| SAT Writing | 400 | 530 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 16 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 16 | 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 | 83% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 20% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,410 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,550 |
| Room and board | $ 6,574 |
| Room charge | $ 3,308 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,550 |
| 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)
University Of Maine At Machias 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 | 5 | $67,304 | 1 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 9 | $55,899 | 7 | $54,495 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 5 | $43,610 | 2 | * |
| Instructor | academic year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| No academic rank | academic year | 2 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $53,688 | 11 | $54,634 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunrise Conference |
| Track | Sunrise Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
Marketing/Marketing Management, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS
Fine Arts and Art Studies, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
History, General
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 4% |  |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 13% | |
| % of degrees in fine arts (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Offers remedial adult education Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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