School Highlights
University of Maine at Augusta serves 5,836 students (25% of students are full-time).
The college's student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the state community college average of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is less than the state average of 22%.
Quick Stats (2025)
- Enrollment: 5,836 students
- In-state tuition: $7,448
- Out-state tuition: $16,688
- Student:teacher ratio: 16:1
- Minority enrollment: 20%
- Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Top Rankings
University of Maine at Augusta ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Maine for:
Category
Attribute
School Resources
Community Size
School Overview
The teacher population of 356 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five years.
University of Maine at Augusta
(ME) Community College Avg.
Carnegie Classification
Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
Associate's Colleges: High Transfer-High Nontraditional
Institution Level
Four or more years
At least 2 but less than 4 years
Institution Control
Public
Public
Total Faculty
356 staff
122 staff

School Calendar
Student Body
The student population of University of Maine at Augusta has grown by 33% over five years.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 has increased from 12:1 over five years.
The University of Maine at Augusta diversity score of 0.36 is less than the state average of 0.38. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five years.
Total Enrollment
5,836 students
2,238 students

Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
17:1

# Full-Time Students
1,475 students
629 students

# Part-Time Students
4,361 students
1,609 students



# Enrollment Undergraduate
575 students
334 students
# Full-Time Undergraduate Students
1,470 students
629 students

# Full-Time Graduate Students
5 students
7 students



# Part-Time Undergraduate Students
4,284 students
1,609 students
# Part-Time Graduate Students
77 students
77 students


Total Dormitory Capacity
64 students
138 students

% American Indian/Alaskan
1%
1%

% Asian
1%
2%

% Hispanic
4%
3%

% Black
3%
5%

% White
80%
78%

% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a

% Two or more races
4%
3%

% Non Resident races
1%
1%

% Unknown races
6%
7%


Diversity Score
0.36
0.38

College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in less than 4 years)
n/a
0.237%
College Completion Rate (Students who graduate in 4 years or more than 4 years)
0.233%
0.4238%
Average Graduate Earnings (10 Years)
$29,800
$33,900

Tuition and Acceptance Rate
The public in-state tuition of $7,448 is more than the state average of $4,020. The in-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
The public out-state tuition of $16,688 is more than the state average of $7,666. The out-state tuition has declined by 11% over four years.
In-State Tuition Fees
$7,448
$4,020

Out-State Tuition Fees
$16,688
$7,666

% Students Receiving Some Financial Aid
99%
81%

Median Debt for Graduates
$21,452
$12,000

Median Debt for Dropouts
$10,000
$5,500

Acceptance Rate
n/a
86%
SAT Reading
n/a
445
SAT Math
n/a
500
SAT Writing
n/a
430
Source: 2024 (or latest year available) Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does University of Maine at Augusta cost?
University of Maine at Augusta's tuition is approximately $7,448 for In-State students and $16,688 for Out-State students.
What is University of Maine at Augusta's ranking?
University of Maine at Augusta ranks among the top 20% of community college in Maine for: Percent of students receiving financial aid and Largest student body.
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