University of Maine at Augusta

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,350

2021 Average Net Price

$10,619

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

3.07%

Default Rate

2021 Enrolled Students

4,422

32.6% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

14.8%

26 Graduates

About

University of Maine at Augusta is a higher education institution located in Kennebec County, ME. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Maine at Augusta were Liberal Arts & Sciences (114 degrees awarded), Psychiatric Services Technician (63 degrees), and Computer & Information Systems Security (28 degrees).

In 2021, 572 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Maine at Augusta. 72.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 27.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (492 degrees), 28.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (17 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Maine at Augusta is $7,350, which is $−21,155 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Maine at Augusta is $7,350, which is $−21,155 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,619.

In 2021, 50% of undergraduate students attending University of Maine at Augusta received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 34% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,350

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Maine at Augusta was $7,350. The cost of tuition at University of Maine at Augusta is $−21,155 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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

Average Net Price

$10,619

2021 Value

0.478%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Maine at Augusta had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,619. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Maine at Augusta grew by 0.478%.

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 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.5% between 2020 and 2021.

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

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

34%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at University of Maine at Augusta received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 0% with respect to 2020, when 50% 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.

3.07%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Maine at Augusta was 3.07%, which represents 32 out of the 1041 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 4,422 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Maine at Augusta is 1,443 students and the part-time enrollment is 2,979. This means that 32.6% 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 80.2% White, 3.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.66% Two or More Races, 2.94% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0678% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Maine at Augusta in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (58.8%), followed by White Male (22.1%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (3.41%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (60%), followed by Black or African American Male (20%) and White Female (20%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

32.6%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Maine at Augusta in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 4,422 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Maine at Augusta is 1,443 and the part-time enrollment is 2,979. This means that 32.6% of students enrolled at University of Maine at Augusta are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% 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

65%

2021 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 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), 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 (2021)

White
3,547 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
163 enrolled students
Two or More Races
162 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Maine at Augusta is 80.2% White, 3.69% Hispanic or Latino, 3.66% Two or More Races, 2.94% Black or African American, 1.2% Asian, 1.2% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0678% 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 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

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, 285 students (6.45%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 260 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 (492 degrees awarded). There were 28.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (17 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Maine at Augusta is Liberal Arts & Sciences (114 degrees awarded), followed by Psychiatric Services Technician (63 degrees) and Computer & Information Systems Security (28 degrees).

In 2021, 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 (34 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (5 degrees), and Liberal Arts & Humanities (143 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 (484,141 people), Other managers (142,649 people), Computer occupations, all other (116,649 people), Computer & information systems managers (108,576 people), and Architects, except landscape and naval (101,423 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Maine at Augusta in 2021 are Library Science (34 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (5 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (143 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (57 degrees), and Transportation (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

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, Broadcast announcers and radio disc jockeys, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, and Cardiovascular technologists and technicians

The most specialized majors at University of Maine at Augusta are Library Science (34 degrees awarded), Architecture and Related Services (5 degrees), Liberal Arts & Humanities (143 degrees), Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services (57 degrees), and Transportation (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Computer Systems Design

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 Computer Systems Design (539,042 people), Architectural, engineering & related services (173,440 people), Elementary & secondary schools (172,276 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (120,132 people), and Construction (83,836 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 (2020)

Liberal Arts & Sciences
143 degrees awarded
Psychiatric Services Technician
76 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
30 degrees awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Maine at Augusta was Liberal Arts & Sciences with 143 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

156

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

416

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 156 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Augusta, which is 0.375 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (416).

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 2021, 48 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Augusta in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 0.505 times less than the 95 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 95 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Augusta in Liberal Arts & Sciences, which is 1.98 times more than the 48 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

100% Completion Time

13%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 9% 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, 13% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 14% 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.

Hispanic or Latino Male

Highest Graduation Rate (50%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Maine at Augusta is Male and Hispanic or Latino (50% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

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 (2021)

White
492 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
17 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
13 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Maine at Augusta is white (492 degrees awarded). There were 28.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, two or more races (17 degrees).

4.37% of degree recipients (25 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
371 degrees awarded
White Male
121 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Maine at Augusta is white female (371 degrees awarded). There were 3.07 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (121 degrees).

Operations

University of Maine at Augusta has an endowment valued at nearly $9.34M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.03M (21.7%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, University of Maine at Augusta had a total salary expenditure of 51.1M. University of Maine at Augusta employs 31 Assistant professors, 24 Associate professors and 23 Professors. Most academics at University of Maine at Augusta are Female Assistant professor (22), Female Associate professor (15), and Female Lecturer (14).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maine at Augusta are: Office and Administrative Support, with 47 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services, with 30 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 26 employees.

Endowment

$9.34M

2021 Endowment

21.9%

growth from 2020

University of Maine at Augusta has an endowment valued at about $9.34M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Maine at Augusta grew 21.9% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $43M 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

$20.3M

2021 Salaries

0.0541%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Maine at Augusta paid a median of $20.3M in salaries, which represents 39.8% of their overall expenditure ($51.1M) and a 0.0541% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$6.44M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Maine at Augusta paid a total of $6.44M to 97 employees working as instructors, which represents 31.7% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

31 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

47 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Maine at Augusta were Assistant professor with 31 employees, Associate professor with 24 employees, and Professor with 23 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maine at Augusta were Office and Administrative Support with 47 employees, Librarians, Curators, Archivists, and Academic Affairs and Other Education Services with 30 employees, and Business and Financial Operations with 26 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Assistant professor
Female Associate professor
Female Lecturer

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Maine at Augusta was Female Assistant professor with 22 employees, Female Associate professor with 15 employees, and Female Lecturer with 14 employees.

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