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The University of Maine at Machias is one of campuses in the University of Maine System. It is located in Machias, the seat of Washington County. UMM was established in 1909 as a school for developing teachers. It offers studies in education, recreation, behavioral sciences and physical sciences. The campus is spread across an area of 43 acres. UMM offers more than 10 undergraduate majors.
UMM has an active Greek life. The campus is home to five fraternities and four sororities, including Kappa Delta Phi, Kappa, Kappa Eta, Alpha Phi Omega and Phi Tau Phi. UMM also hosts several student clubs and organizations, including the International Club, Knit Happens Sew Have Fun, the Martial Arts Club and the Newman Club.
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Campus Location9 O'Brien Ave Machias, ME 04654-1397 USA Main Tel: (207) 255-1200 Web Site The campus is in a quiet rural area. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, nutrition and exercise therapy, fine arts, and therapy and counseling.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
- Many mature (40+ year old) students.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of programs of study offered.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total Earned | Different Programs |
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| Bachelor | 77 | 15 | | Associate | 4 | 3 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 1,093 in 2007-2008 (661 full-time equivalent). About 41% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 59% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. About 2% of freshmen are from countries other than the US. Students living in the US make up 98% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 90% are full-time and 10% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 6,410 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,550 | | Room | $ 3,308 | | Board | $ 3,550 | | Books and supplies | $ 800 | | Other | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid: University Of Maine At Machias participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsUniversity Of Maine At Machias provides on-campus housing for 343 of its 661 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 20 meals weekly.
AthleticsThe school is in the Sunrise Conference for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 81% | | Women | 85% | | All | 83% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 420-580 | | Math | 410-540 | | Writing | 400-530 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (11 awarded) - Accounting
- Entrepreneurship/Entrepreneurial Studies
- Marketing/Marketing Management
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (2 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (9 awarded) - Elementary Education and Teaching
- Secondary Education and Teaching
FINE ARTS (5 awarded) - Fine Arts and Art Studies
LIBERAL ARTS (12 awarded) - English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- History
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (9 awarded) - Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
OFFICE AND ADMINISTRATION (3 awarded) - Office Management and Supervision
SCIENCE (16 awarded) - Biology/Biological Sciences
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (14 awarded)
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