Campus Vibe
College town
Known for health sciences — excellent value
University of Maine at Augusta is a public institution in Augusta with particular strength in health sciences and business.
A mid-sized campus of 2.8K undergraduates with a 15:1 student-faculty ratio. The town location creates a classic college-town feel.
23% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,342 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,353.
Established
1965
Mascot
Augustus the Moose
Type
Public college
Conference
United States Collegiate Athletic Association (USCAA)
—Acceptance
—SAT Avg
2,759Students
15:1Student:Faculty
23%Grad Rate
$40,342Earnings 10yr
$11,353Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
University of Maine at Augusta Launches New Data Science Minor
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Tuition (in-state)$8,618
Tuition (out-of-state)$21,548
Room & Board$8,700
Books & Supplies$1,200
Total Cost of Attendance$18,813
Average Net Price$11,353
Median Debt at Graduation$22,734
Monthly Payment (10yr)$241
Net Price by Family Income
$0–30K$10,744
$30–48K$10,167
$48–75K$11,676
$75–110K$13,470
$110K+$14,913
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$11,353
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
7200.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$13,215
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
18
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones
Programs (62)
Student Body
Undergrads
2,759
Gender Split
68% / 32%
Women / Men
First Generation
51%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%
Race & Ethnicity
White 81%
Black 4%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 1%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 1%
Outcomes
4-Year Graduation Rate23.3%
Freshman Retention62.6%
Median Earnings After Graduation
6 Years$36,467
8 Years$38,850
10 Years$40,342
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$28,600
Men
$36,200
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Moose
History & Fun Facts
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
98Average
Estimated from ME state average
Climate (School Year)
Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125
Nearest Cities
Bostonpop. 675K
151 mi(262 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
330 mi(572 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
409 mi(709 min)