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University of Maine at Machias - SAT Scores, Costs and Admissions Data

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Bad Little Falls in Machias

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University of Maine at Machias Description:

The University of Maine at Machais sits on a 43-acre campus along the Machias River. Maine's rocky coast is just a few miles away. UMM is a public liberal arts college with a focus on what they call the "environmental liberal arts." UMM's curriculum reflects the school's coastal location and commitment to sustainability. All first-year students participate in a series of seminar courses, "The Maine Coastal Odyssey," that explore the region's resources and communities. Academics at UMM are supported by a healthy 13 to 1 student / faculty ratio and an average class size of 17. The university has a wide range of student clubs and organizations including a fraternity and sorority system. In athletics, the University of Maine at Machais Clippers compete in the Yankee Small College Conference, part of the United States Collegiate Athletic Association. The college fields four men's and four women's intercollegiate sports.

Admissions Data (2012):

Enrollment (2011):

  • Total Enrollment: 863 (all undergraduate)
  • Gender Breakdown: 28% Male / 72% Female
  • 54% Full-time

Costs (2012 - 13):

  • Tuition and Fees: $7,480 (in-state); $19,300 (out-of-state)
  • Books: $800 (why so much?)
  • Room and Board: $7,900
  • Other Expenses: $2,500
  • Total Cost: $18,680 (in-state); $30,500 (out-of-state)

University of Maine at Machias Financial Aid (2010 - 11):

  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 100%
  • UMM Scholarships (Cappex.com)
  • Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
    • Grants: 100%
    • Loans: 69%
  • Average Amount of Aid
    • Grants: $8,553
    • Loans: $6,029

Most Popular Majors:

Biology, Business and Entrepreneurial Studies, Environmental Recreation and Tourism Management, Marine Biology, Psychology and Community Studies

Transfer, Graduation and Retention Rates:

  • First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 64%
  • Transfer Out Rate: 23%
  • 4-Year Graduation Rate: 16%
  • 6-Year Graduation Rate: 38%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

University of Maine at Machias Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://www.umm.maine.edu/mission

"The mission of the University of Maine at Machias is closely linked to its unique location on the rugged Atlantic Ocean coast, among forests, glacial lakes, and abundant aquatic and terrestrial wildlife. This Downeast location, with its rich human and natural resources, provides a unique living and learning environment for our students.

Through its liberal arts core and distinctive baccalaureate programs, the University prepares students for life-long intellectual growth, individual success, leadership in a global society, and the advancement of a sustainable environment.

The University’s applied research and public services contribute to the improvement of the quality of life and economic development in Downeast Maine. The University of Maine at Machias collaborates with each of the other campuses in the University of Maine System to fulfill the needs of public higher education in the State of Maine."

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