University of Maine at Augusta

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,560

2.86% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$11,569

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Enrolled Students

4,323

29.9% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

20%

33 Graduates

About

University of Maine at Augusta is a higher education institution located in Kennebec County, ME. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Maine at Augusta were Liberal Arts & Sciences (107 degrees awarded), Psychiatric Services Technician (43 degrees), and Registered Nursing (43 degrees).

In 2023, 590 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Maine at Augusta. 71.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 28.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (504 degrees), 20.2 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Maine at Augusta is $7,560, which is $−21,720 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Maine at Augusta was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 1,019 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Maine at Augusta is $7,560, which is $21,720 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $11,569.

In 2023, 46% of undergraduate students attending University of Maine at Augusta received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,560

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Maine at Augusta was $7,560. The cost of tuition at University of Maine at Augusta is $−21,720 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Maine at Augusta (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$11,569

2023 Value

16%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Maine at Augusta had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $11,569. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Maine at Augusta grew by 16%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Maine at Augusta (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$8,200

Room and Board

$1,200

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Maine at Augusta was of $8,200 in 2023. The cost of room and board did not change between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,200. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Maine at Augusta (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

46%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

46% of undergraduate students at University of Maine at Augusta received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 20.7% with respect to 2022, when 58% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Maine at Augusta (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Maine at Augusta was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 1019 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Maine at Augusta had a total enrollment of 4,323 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Maine at Augusta is 1,293 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,030. This means that 29.9% of students enrolled at University of Maine at Augusta are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Maine at Augusta, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.8% White, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.12% Two or More Races, 3.05% Black or African American, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.879% Asian, and 0.0231% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Maine at Augusta in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.6%), followed by White Male (22.6%) and Two or More Races Female (3.48%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (66.7%), followed by White Female (16.7%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

29.9%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Maine at Augusta in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,323 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Maine at Augusta is 1,293 and the part-time enrollment is 3,030. This means that 29.9% of students enrolled at University of Maine at Augusta are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Maine at Augusta (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

63%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Maine at Augusta was 63%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), University of Maine at Augusta had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Maine at Augusta (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
3,495 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
190 enrolled students
Two or More Races
178 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Maine at Augusta is 80.8% White, 4.4% Hispanic or Latino, 4.12% Two or More Races, 3.05% Black or African American, 1.02% American Indian or Alaska Native, 0.879% Asian, and 0.0231% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 213 students (4.93%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 258 more women than men received degrees from University of Maine at Augusta. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Maine at Augusta is white (504 degrees awarded). There were 20.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Maine at Augusta is Liberal Arts & Sciences (107 degrees awarded), followed by Psychiatric Services Technician (43 degrees) and Registered Nursing (43 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Maine at Augusta, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Library Science (39 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (9 degrees), and Agriculture (16 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Software developers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Augusta are Software developers (585,987 people), Other managers (166,804 people), Computer occupations, all other (121,306 people), Computer & information systems managers (113,818 people), and Architects, except landscape and naval (112,080 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Maine at Augusta in 2023 are Library Science (39 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (9 degrees), Agriculture (16 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (137 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (57 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Augusta are Surgeons, Physicians, Skincare specialists, Photographic process workers & processing machine operators, and Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys

The most specialized majors at University of Maine at Augusta are Library Science (39 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (9 degrees), Agriculture (16 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (137 degrees), and Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (57 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Augusta are General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (1,586,602 people), Computer Systems Design (608,538 people), Elementary & secondary schools (438,875 people), Justice, public order, & safety activities (366,959 people), and Outpatient care centers (270,320 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Maine at Augusta.

Most Common (2023)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
107 degrees awarded
Psychiatric Services Technician
43 degrees awarded
Registered Nursing
43 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Maine at Augusta was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 107 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Maine at Augusta according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

166

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

424

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 166 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Augusta, which is 0.392 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (424).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Maine at Augusta by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 50 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Augusta in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.575 times less than the 87 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 87 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Augusta in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.74 times more than the 50 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

15%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 5% of students graduating from University of Maine at Augusta completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 15% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 18% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Black or African American Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Maine at Augusta is Male and Black or African American (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
504 degrees awarded
Black or African American
25 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
17 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Maine at Augusta is white (504 degrees awarded). There were 20.2 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (25 degrees).

2.2% of degree recipients (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
377 degrees awarded
White Male
127 degrees awarded
Black or African American Male
15 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Maine at Augusta is white female (377 degrees awarded). There were 2.97 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (127 degrees).

Operations

University of Maine at Augusta has an endowment valued at nearly $8.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 911k (10.7%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, University of Maine at Augusta had a total salary expenditure of 53.8M. University of Maine at Augusta employs 38 Assistant professors, 21 Associate professors and 20 Professors. Most academics at University of Maine at Augusta are Female Assistant professor (28), Female Associate professor (11), and Male Associate professor (10).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maine at Augusta are: Office and Administrative Support, with 49 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 35 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 28 employees.

Endowment

$8.5M

2023 Endowment

7.61%

growth from 2022

University of Maine at Augusta has an endowment valued at about $8.5M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Maine at Augusta grew 7.61% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $42.9M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Maine at Augusta (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$21M

2023 Salaries

0.641%

growth from 2022

In 2023, University of Maine at Augusta paid a median of $21M in salaries, which represents 39.1% of their overall expenditure ($53.8M) and a 0.641% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.75% growth between 2021 and 2022, and a 0.0541% growth between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.73M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Maine at Augusta paid a total of $6.73M to 95 employees working as instructors, which represents 32% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

38 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

49 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Maine at Augusta were Assistant professor with 38 employees, Associate professor with 21 employees, and Professor with 20 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maine at Augusta were Office and Administrative Support with 49 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 35 employees, and Computer, Engineering, and Science with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Male Associate professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Maine at Augusta was Female Assistant professor with 28 employees, Female Associate professor with 11 employees, and Male Associate professor with 10 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Maine at Augusta.

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