University of Maine at Augusta

Overview of University of Maine at Augusta (UMA)

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When students aren't hitting the books, they will find that the campus has loads to offer. The Fitness Center, for instance, features loads of cardio machines, racquetball/wallyball courts, outdoor basketball and tennis, and a full range of strength training machines and free weights. Students will also love the UMA Outdoor Fitness trail that is a 2.2 mile path through the forest. The trail is open all year long, and all are welcome, including those on cross-country skis, snow shoes, mountain bikes, and foot. The trail is considered a mild to moderate challenge but there are monkey bars and pull-up bars at fitness stops along the way. Thus, a short two-mile walk can turn into a fun, full-body workout.

Top Rankings For University of Maine at Augusta

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UMA Acceptance Rate and Admissions

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UMA Tuition Cost & Financial Aid

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The University of Maine at Augusta is a public university that is able to provide a tremendous educational value to Maine residents. They must charge more to out-of-state students, but everyone receives a terrific value at UMA. For example, Maine residents see a gross cost of only around $9,000 for a year of tuition, books, and supplies. Non-Mainers see elevated gross costs of $19,000 for their baseline educational expenses. When room and board, etc. are factored into the equation, Maine residents have a gross price of $21,000, while out-of-state students pay $31,000. Keep in mind that these gross costs are cut once financial aid packages are applied.

In fact, the average net price for a year of learning at UMA is a mere $10,000. Lower income students have a lower net price of $9,000. On the top end, high-earning households face net costs of only $15,500.

Sticker Price

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Academics

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One's college experience is about many things, but the chief component is academics. The University of Maine at Augusta offers students the opportunity to complete a top-notch degree at an affordable price. To evaluate UMA's academic performance, we can take a look at their retention rate, graduation numbers, and the student-to-faculty ratio.

UMA's retention rate is a reflection of how many first-time, full-time students return for a second year of learning on the campus. UMA returns a solid 61% rate of students who return for more. Additionally, UMA shows that 41% of part-time students are retained for a second year. Students thus start off strong at UMA.

When it comes to graduation, UMA reports an overall graduation rate of 13%. They also report a 24% transfer out rate. Since most transfer students move on to more challenging or specific bachelor's degree programs, many researchers add the figures together to provide a complete picture of the academic foundation students build at UMA. Thus, 37% of UMA students are likely to graduate from the Augusta campus or elsewhere. Given the favorable student-to-faculty ratio of 14:1, it's easy to surmise that students from Augusta do quite well wherever they go.

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Outcome & Salary

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After graduation, alumni from the University of Maine at Augusta continue their successful track record in the working world. Of their top-earning graduates, students with a bachelor's degree in nursing lead the pack. These healthcare professionals start their working lives earning a healthy $53,000, which is slightly more than those with associate degrees, who report average salaries of just under $50,000. Close behind are the computer and information sciences graduates, who report average base salaries that hover around $50,000. At the lower end, accounting students start work for $33,000. All of these professionals are able to leverage their UMA diplomas into graduate school enrollments, which are sure to boost their earnings.

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