UMA Academic Snapshot
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $8,888
- Out-of-State Tuition: $22,178
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at UMA:
- Total Enrollment: 4,412, including 2,668 online students
- 4,313 Undergraduate, 99 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 34.8% men, 65.2% women.
- This is a lower medium-sized institution, balancing resources and a sense of community.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 27%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 6%. Few students transfer out, suggesting most students remain through graduation.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 60%. Lower retention, which may reflect challenges in student engagement or support.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 85 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 54 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 3 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Associate's, Bachelor's, Master's.
UMA Overview
University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) is a four-year, public school located in Augusta, ME. It is classified as Baccalaureate College - Diverse Fields by Carnegie Classification
The UMA's tuition & fees is $8,888 for Maine residents and $22,178 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 45% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $6,232.
The school has a total enrollment of 4,412 and the students to faculty ratio is 16 to 1 (6.25%).
University of Maine at Augusta is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Maine at Augusta is $8,888 for in-state students and $22,178 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $8,892 for in-state students and $11,538 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $9,166 for Maine residents and $22,826 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $9,147 for Maine residents and $11,886 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $8,888 | $22,178 |
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| Graduate | $8,892 | $11,538 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $9,166 | $22,826 |
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| Graduate | $9,147 | $11,886 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Maine at Augusta offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
Special Learning Opportunities at UMA
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | No |
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| Weekend/Evening College | No |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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