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The University of Maine at Augusta was founded in 1965 as the University of Maine’s continuing education division. However, in September 1967, it was given approval for operating as a campus of the University of Maine. It now has an urban campus and offers enrollment to more than 6,000 students every year. The University of Maine at Augusta has campuses in Augusta and Bangor.
Students can enroll for associates degrees or certificate programs in various areas of study. Courses are offered through the 3 primary academic units or colleges under the University of Maine at Augusta:
- Arts & Humanities
- Mathematics & Professional Studies
- Natural & Social Sciences
A large number of student organizations and clubs can be found at UMA. The Augusta campus has organizations like Audio Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, English Society, College Democrats and Independents, International Student Association and Photography Club, among others. Crazy Moose Newspaper, College Republicans, Drama Club, Multicultural Association and Student Art League are some of the student organizations of the Bangor campus.
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Campus Location46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330-9410
USA
Main Tel: (207) 621-3000
Web Site The campus is in a town not particularly near any major cities. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in therapy and counseling and music.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Large number of students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- High female/male ratio.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
Other important characteristics: - Open admission; accepts all qualified candidates
- Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
- Athlete financial aid
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 289 | 18 | | Associate | 258 | 18 | | 1-2 year certificate | 12 | 1 | | Postbaccalaureate certificate | 4 | 2 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 5,101 in 2007-2008 (2,842 full-time equivalent). Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students and graduate students are 0%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,495 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,595 | | Books and supplies | $ 1,040 |
Financial Aid: University Of Maine At Augusta participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsOn-campus housing is not available.
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ARCHITECTURE AND PLANNING (8 awarded) - Architectural Technology/Technician
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (91 awarded) - Accounting
- Business Administration and Management
- Financial Planning and Services
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (12 awarded) - Computer and Information Sciences
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK (22 awarded) - Human Services
- Public Administration
FINE ARTS (10 awarded) LANDSCAPING AND HORTICULTURE (0 awarded) - Applied Horticulture/Horticulture Operations
LIBERAL ARTS (148 awarded) - English Language and Literature/Letters
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
- Library Assistant/Technician
- Library Science/Librarianship
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Social Sciences
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY (61 awarded) - Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant
- Dental Assisting/Assistant
- Dental Hygiene/Hygienist
- Veterinary/Animal Health Technology/Technician/Veterinary Assistant
MUSIC (5 awarded) NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE (49 awarded) - Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
PHOTOGRAPHY AND COMMERCIAL ART (1 awarded) SCIENCE (4 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
SCIENCE AND LABORATORY TECHNICIAN (12 awarded) - Science Technologies/Technicians
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT (29 awarded) - Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration
- Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (111 awarded) - Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions
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