University of Maine at Augusta
A good fit for families looking for lower cost and students who prefer a mid-size campus. graduation rate is below 40%; freshman retention is below 65%. a public school with 2,659 students.
About This School
University of Maine at Augusta is a public institution located in Augusta, Maine with approximately 2,659 undergraduate students enrolled. The average net price after financial aid is $10,924 per year. The graduation rate is 27%, and the typical graduate earns $30,600 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Maine at Augusta is a public college in Augusta, Maine, United States. It is part of the University of Maine System. UMA provides baccalaureate and select associate degrees and master's degrees for residents of Maine. The university has campuses in Augusta and Bangor, seven Center locations and courses offered online.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $11,353/year net price and a low debt load of $13,215 at graduation, this school is genuinely affordable, making it a reasonable fit for Maine residents who need a flexible, low-cost path — especially given its online and multi-campus options. However, the 23% graduation rate is a serious red flag, meaning most students who start here don't finish, and those who do earn a median of just $30,600 a decade later, which barely outpaces the cost of not attending. Worth considering only if you have a clear plan, strong self-discipline, and are treating it as a stepping stone or a practical credential rather than a traditional college experience.
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Percentage of degrees awarded. Source: College Scorecard.
Notable Alumni
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Cost & Financial Aid
Net Price by Family Income
Average annual cost after grants/scholarships, by household income. Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard.
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After Graduation
Earnings 6 Years After Enrollment, by Gender
Gap: 7% less for female graduates. National avg ~16%.
Will This School Pay Off?
Worth scrutinizing. Median earnings relative to debt are tight.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (2,659 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
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Sources & Methodology
Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
School overview from Wikipedia. Used for context only, not as a primary data source for admissions, cost, or outcomes claims.
- Earnings figures are institution-level averages, not major-specific.
- Some metrics are based on Title IV financial aid recipients only.
- Some values may be privacy-suppressed or rolled up by the Department of Education.
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