University of Maine at Machias

Machias, Maine
4-year Public university
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Overview

University of Maine—Machias is a public institution established in 1909 with rural setting located at Machias. It is ranked Tier 2 in National Liberal Arts Colleges. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,840 (2018); out-of-state tuition and fees are $15,100 (2018). It practices semester-based academic calendar.

#Tier 2 in National Liberal Arts Colleges
Setting
Rural
Location Machias, Maine
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1909
Selectivity Very Low
Size Small
701 Undergraduates
Website http://machias.edu/

Learning

12:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Psychology
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Education
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Psychology
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$27,195
Cost of Attendance
For out-of-state students
$8,914
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $7,840
Outstate Tuition Fee $15,100
Room and Board Fees $8,795
$25,900 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

85% (Very Low Selectivity) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$40 Application Fee
Application Fee Waiver Available
3.04 Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Optional
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Not Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp
Apply College's Own Application Portal
Other Applications Accepted Paper

For International Students

76 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
TOEFL Waived if

English is a primary language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
15
Early Action Deadline
Aug
15
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
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Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
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Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Mar
01
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
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Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$14,303 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$9,434 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $27,195
100% Students with need received Financial Aid
80% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
Presidential Scholarship
Total Worth $4,000 annually
Eligibility In-State First Year Students
Minimum Criteria 3.0 High School GPA or Combined SAT score of 1020 or ACT score of 20
Requirement for maintenance GPA of 2.5
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Bold Scholarship
Total Worth $2,000 annually
Eligibility In-State First Year Students
Minimum Criteria 2.5 High School GPA or Combined SAT score of 950 or ACT score of 18
Requirement for maintenance GPA of 2.5
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A
Acadia Scholarship
Total Worth $5,500
Eligibility Out-of-State First Year Students
Minimum Criteria Minimum 3.6 GPA, 1110 SAT or ACT 23
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed --
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

Muriel L. and Kermit Kraus Memorial Marine Biology Scholarship
Total Worth $1,000 per year
Details Students will be selected based on their high School record, SAT or ACT or equivalent test scores, and the quality of their essay. The successful candidate will receive this award for all four years of their degree as long as they maintain a 3.0 GPA or higher in the Marine Biology program and a cumulative GPA of 3.0 or higher.
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Students

701 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Small
63% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
34% Students graduate within 6 years