University of Maine at Augusta

46 University Dr
Augusta, ME 04330-9410
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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).

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University of Maine at Augusta places among the top 20% of community colleges in Maine for:

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 LevelFour or more yearsAt least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution ControlPublicPublic
Total Faculty145 staff40 staff
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Student Body

  • The student population of University of Maine at Augusta has stayed relatively flat over five years.
  • The student:teacher ratio of 32:1 has stayed the same over five years.
  • The University of Maine at Augusta diversity score of 0.24 is less than the state average of 0.26. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment4,664 students1,107 students
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Student : Teacher Ratio32:124:1
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# Full-Time Students1,641 students421 students
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# Part-Time Students3,023 students686 students
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% American Indian/Alaskan
2%
1%
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% Hispanic
1%
2%
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% Black
1%
3%
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% White
87%
86%
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% Two or more races
1%
1%
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% Unknown races
7%
5%
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Diversity Score0.240.26
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Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)$29,800$33,900
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Finances and Admission

  • The public in-state tuition of $7,448 is more than the state average of $4,123. The in-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
  • The public out-state tuition of $16,688 is more than the state average of $7,746. The out-state tuition has stayed relatively flat over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees$7,448$4,123
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Out-State Tuition Fees$16,688$7,746
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% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid94%90%
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Median Debt for Graduates$22,965$12,000
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Median Debt for Dropouts$9,500$5,500
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Source: 2016 (or latest year available) IPEDS

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Quick Stats (2020)
  • Students: 4,664 students
  • In-state tuition: $7,448
  • Out-state tuition: $16,688
  • Student:teacher ratio: 32:1
  • Minority enrollment: 13%
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For Maine public community colleges, the average tuition is approximately $4,123 per year for in-state students and $7,746 for out-of-state students. For private community colleges, the average yearly tuition is approximately $12,482 per year. Read more about average community college tuition costs across the country.

Maine community colleges have a diversity score of 0.26, which is lower than the national average of 0.65. The most diverse community college in Maine is Washington County Community College. Read more about community college diversity statistics in the USA.
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