University of Maine at Augusta
School Highlights
- University of Maine at Augusta serves 4,664 students (35% of students are full-time).
- The college's student:teacher ratio of 32:1 is higher than the state community college average of 24:1.
- Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority American and Black), which is less than the state average of 14%.
- University of Maine at Augusta is one of 2 community colleges within Kennebec County, ME.
- The nearest community college to University of Maine at Augusta is Purdue University Global (0.3 miles away).
Top Placements
University of Maine at Augusta places among the top 20% of community colleges in Maine for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body
School Overview
- The teacher population of 145 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
| University of Maine at Augusta | (ME) Community College Avg. | |
| Institution Level | Four or more years | At least 2 but less than 4 years |
| Institution Control | Public | Public |
| Total Faculty | 145 staff | 40 staff |
| Total Enrollment | 4,664 students | 1,107 students |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 32:1 | 24:1 |
| # Full-Time Students | 1,641 students | 421 students |
| # Part-Time Students | 3,023 students | 686 students |
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| % American Indian/Alaskan | 2% | 1% |
| % Hispanic | 1% | 2% |
| % Black | 1% | 3% |
| % White | 87% | 86% |
| % Two or more races | 1% | 1% |
| % Unknown races | 7% | 5% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.24 | 0.26 |
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| Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years) | $29,800 | $33,900 |
Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS
Nearby Schools
- The nearest community college to University of Maine at Augusta is Purdue University Global (0.3 miles away).
- College Location Mi. Students
- Purdue University GlobalPrivate, for profit1,080 students | 0.30 Mi14 Marketplace Drive
Augusta, ME 04330
(800)987-7734 0.301,080 - 2,401 students | 19.60 Mi92 Western Ave
Fairfield, ME 04937
(207)453-5000 19.602,401 - 3,162 students | 26.10 Mi1250 Turner Street
Auburn, ME 04210
(207)755-5100 26.103,162 - 210 students | 26.80 Mi70 Middle Street
Lewiston, ME 04240
(207)795-2840 26.80210 - 6,414 students | 52.40 Mi2 Fort Road
South Portland, ME 04106
(207)741-5500 52.406,414
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