PublicTownUniversity of Maine at Augusta
UMA
Augusta, Maine 04330-9410
Data last updated: July 1, 2026
Known for health sciences — excellent value
University of Maine at Augusta is a public institution in Augusta with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
23% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,342 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,353.
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Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
72.0%
Median Debt at Grad
$13,215
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
18
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (62)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
63%
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
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Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Moose
History & Fun Facts
- •History The University of Maine at Augusta was established in 1965 by an act of the 102nd Maine Legislature as a continuing education division of the University of Maine.
- •In September, 1967, it was approved as a campus of the University of Maine and began offering day and evening classes.
- •In 1971, it became a separate campus in the University of Maine system.
- •In 1995, the University of Maine System Board of Trustees added University College of Bangor (UCB) to UMA.
- •Szakas (interim) Jenifer Cushman (2023-present) ^ "A Brief History of UMA".
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Estimated from ME state average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
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Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
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Nearby Attractions
Maine State House
Historic capitol building with tours available
Viles Arboretum
224-acre botanical garden and nature preserve
Old Fort Western
Historic 1754 fort and museum
Transfer Admission
International Students
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