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The University of Maine
at Augusta
46 University
Drive
Augusta, Maine 04330-9410
(207) 621-3146
http://www.uma.maine.edu/
MISSION STATEMENT:
The University of Maine at Augusta, one of seven institutions governed by the Trustees of teaching and learning, which provides access to educational programs and workforce training, both through traditional and interactive electronic instruction, at multiple campuses, centers, and distance learning sites throughout the state, in selected baccalaureate and associate degree programs offered individually and cooperatively with other public and private institutions of higher learning.
| Type of institution: | Public, 4-year or above |
| Federal Aid: | Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g., Direct Loans). |
| Degrees offered: | Bachelor's, Associate's |
| Certificates offered: | Postbaccalaureate, Less-than-2-years |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Intercollegiate Sports: | Basketball, Soccer, Softball |
| Data Used in the Selection of Entering Freshmen: |
Open admission Other requirements unknown |
| Carnegie classification: | Baccalaureate/Associate’s Colleges - These institutions are undergraduate colleges where the majority of conferrals are at the subbaccalaureate level (associate’s degrees and certificates), but bachelor’s degrees account for at least ten percent of undergraduate awards. |
| Regional Institutional Accrediting Agency | New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education |
| National Institutional and Specialized Accrediting Bodies |
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Academic year prices |
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| 2003–04 | 2002–03 | 2001–02 | |
| Tuition & fees | |||
| In-state | $4,395 | $3,855 | $3,705 |
| Out-of-state | $9,645 | $8,745 | $8,415 |
| Books and supplies | $780 | $780 | $702 |
| Off-campus | |||
| Room and board | $4,926 | $4,926 | $4,926 |
| Other expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Off-campus with family | |||
| Other expenses | $2,800 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
Fall Enrollment |
2003 | 2002 | 2001 |
| Total Enrollment | 5,943 | 5,722 | 5,575 |
| Total Undergraduate Enrollment | 5,931 | 5,722 | 5,575 |
| Percent by Gender | |||
| Men | 25.3% | 25.4% | 24.7% |
| Women | 74.7% | 74.6% | 75.3% |
| Percent by race/ethnicity | |||
| Non-resident alien | 0.2% | 0.1% | |
| Black non-Hispanic | 0.6% | 0.7% | |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 2.8% | 2.8% | |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 0.3% | 0.3% | |
| Hispanic | 0.4% | 0.4% | |
| White non-Hispanic | 95.7% | 95.6% | |
| Student Counts | |||
| Full-time, first-time undergraduate students | 381 | 327 | 318 |
| Percent full-time, first-time undergraduate | 6.4% | 5.7% | 5.7% |
| Percent full-time, first-time undergraduate receiving financial aid | 76.5% | 75.0% |
Awards/degrees |
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| Less-Than-2-Year Certificates | 11 |
| Associate Degrees | 326 |
| Bachelor Degrees | 208 |
| Largest programs 2003-04 | Degrees/certificates conferred |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | 242 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services | 77 |
| Social Sciences | 24 |
| Library Science | 26 |
| Security and Protective Services | 46 |
Programs Offered * |
Awards/Degree |
| Architecture & Related Programs Architecture Computer & Information Sciences Computer & Information Sciences, Gen. English Language & Literature/Letters English Language & Literature, Gen. Library Science Library Assistant Library Science/Librarianship Lib. Arts & Sci./Gen. Studies & Humanities Lib. Arts & Sci./Gen. Studies General Studies Biological Sciences/Life Sciences Biology, General Landscape Horticulture Protective Services Corrections/Correctional Administration Criminal Justice Studies Law Enforcement/Police Science Public Administration & Services Public Administration Social Sciences& History Social Sciences, General Visual & Performing Arts Photography Fine Arts & Fine Art Studies, Other Music, General Music, Other Human Services Early Childhood Services Health Professions & Related Sciences Dental Assistant Dental Hygienist Health & Medical Administrative Services, Other Veterinarian Assistant/Animal Health Tech. Medical Technology Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Tech. Nursing (R.N. Training) Social Services Mental Health Services, Other Business Mgmt. & Admin. Services Business, General Banking & Financial Support Services |
associate associate, baccalaureate baccalaureate associate baccalaureate associate associate baccalaureate associate baccalaureate associate associate associate, baccalaureate, post-baccalaureate certificate baccalaureate associate associate, baccalaureate associate baccalaureate certificate associate, baccalaureate associate associate associate associate baccalaureate associate associate, baccalaureate associate, baccalaureate associate, baccalaureate |
| *For more information about programs, go to the University of Maine-Augusta program page. |
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Financial aid - 2002 - 2003 |
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| Financial aid to full-time, first-time undergraduate students | ||
| Type of aid | Percentage of students receiving aid | Average amount of aid they received |
| Federal grants (scholarships/fellowships) | 55 | $3,134 |
| State/local grants (scholarships/fellowships) | 35 | $879 |
| Institutional grants (scholarships/fellowships) | 8 | $2,147 |
| Loans to students | 55 | $2,622 |
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