Bangor International Airport is located in Bangor which is approximately an hour and a half from campus. The Bar Harbor Airport is located approximately an hour and 15 minutes from campus, in Trenton, near Ellsworth. Rental cars and connecting buses are available at both airports for the trip to Machias. Concord Trailways and Greyhound Bus Lines also serve Bangor. West Bus Service provides a connection between Bangor and Machias.
University of Maine at Machias (UMM)
Office of Admissions
9 O Brien Avenue
|
Machias,
ME |
04654
01. What the School is Known For
Prominent Alumni
Lynn Coffin ('75)
Senior Director, National Education Association
Lee Pedersen ('76)
Maine Teacher of the Year (2000)
Philmore B. Wass ('37)
Helped build teacher education program at UConn.
Ethel Billie Gammon ('34)
Founder, Norlands Living History Center
Marilyn J. Dwelley ('61)
Author, Illustrator, Naturalist, Educator
Sherry Rier ('85)
Research scientist (endometriosis)
Most Popular Places On Campus
Aquatics/Fitness Center/Gymnasium
Residence Halls
Wireless Computer Lab/Classroom
Performing Arts Center
Early Care and Education Center
The Portal - multi-media center, Marine Biology lab facilities, Campus Radio Station, Art Studios and Gallery, Bookstore, Book Arts Print Shop, Kilburn Commons, The Galley
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Beaches - Roque Bluffs State Park, Jaspe
Quoddy Head State Park
Downeast Institute/Applied Marine Resear
Roosevelt-Campobello International Park,
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor
02. Students
Gender
72% female28% male
Out of State
24% are out
of state76% are
in-state
of state76% are
in-state
Students
40% are
full time60% are
part time
full time60% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,093
Foreign Countries Represented
18
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
381
Acceptance Rate
92%
Deadlines
Early Action
December 15
Regular
August 15
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 530
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
400 - 530
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
15 - 25
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Interview
Selectivity
73/99
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04. Academics
Student/Faculty
15 : 1
Total Faculty
92
Terminal Degree
40
Gender
Men
52
Women
40
Minority
2
International
0
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
05. Campus Life
Students
43%
First-Year Students
71%
Campus Environment
Rural
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
06. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
38
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Join a fraternity
9%
Join a sorority
4%
07. Sports & Athletics
Athletic NAIA
Men's Sports (Clippers)
Basketball
Soccer
Women's Sports (Clippers)
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
08. Student Services
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit 91³Ô¹Ï's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
91³Ô¹Ï publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
09. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
10. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Susan Tinker
Administrative Assistant
Office of Admissions 9 O'Brien Avenue Machias, ME 04654
207-255-1318
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
8-5
207-255-1318
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
8-5
Average Length:
1 hour
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
ummadmissions@maine.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Done individually w/ each personal visit
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Other
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
From Points SOUTH and WEST: Follow I-95 to Bangor and take the I-395 exit to Brewer. At the end of I-395, follow Route 1A to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, follow signs to Route 1 north to Machias. Upon arrival in Machias, the campus is located on Route 1 on the right hand side. Alternate Routes: Take I-95 to Augusta and exit onto Route 3, which leads to Belfast in Penobscot Bay area and joins Route 1. Follow Route 1 north to Machias. From southern Maine, you can take scenic Route 1 the entire way, but be sure to allow extra time. From Points NORTH: Follow Route 1 south from Houlton to Baring. Turn right at Route 191 and continue south to East Machias. Turn right on Route 1 south and continue to Machias. Upon arrival in Machias, the campus is located on Route 1 on the left hand side.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Machias: Bluebird Motel (207-255-3332), Machias Motor Inn (207-255-4862), the Margaretta Motel (207-255-6671), and the Clark Perry House (207-255-4862), a bed and breakfast.
11. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Interest Inventory
02 - Internships
Opportunities at School
01 - Experiential
02 - Internship
12. Majors
01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Business/Commerce, General.
03 EDUCATION.
- Elementary Education and Teaching.
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
04 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- Creative Writing.
- English Language and Literature, General.
05 HISTORY.
- History, General.
06 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- General Studies.
07 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
- Behavioral Sciences.
08 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
- Environmental Studies.
09 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
10 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
13. Tuition & Cost
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$16,550
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$650
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$900
On-Campus Room and Board
6574
Approximate Expenses per year
$24,674
14. Financial Aid
Dates
Notification DateMar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,030
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,122
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,822
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$8,793
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
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02. Rankings
Rankings and Lists
03. Admissions & Acceptance Rate
Applicants
381
Acceptance Rate
92%
Deadlines
Early Action
December 15
Regular
August 15
SAT & ACT Test Scores
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
440 - 530
SAT Math
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
400 - 530
ACT Composite Scores
25th-75th percentile (enrolled students)
15 - 25
What would you score on the digital SAT today?
Testing Policies
Other Admission Factors Academic
Rigor of Secondary School Record
Application Essay
Recommendation(s)
Non-Academic
Interview
Selectivity
4. Cost, Tuition, Expenses
Expenses per Academic Year
Tuition
$16,550
Average Cost for Books and Supplies
$650
Tuition / Fees Vary by Year of Study
No
Transportation for Commuters
$900
On-Campus Room and Board
6574
Approximate Expenses per year
$24,674
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University of Maine-Fort Kent
University of Massachusetts Dartmouth
University of Massachusetts-Amherst
University of New England
University of New Hampshire
University of Rhode Island
University of Southern Maine
University of Vermont
05. Academics
Student/Faculty
15 : 1
Total Faculty
92
Terminal Degree
40
Gender
Men
52
Women
40
Minority
2
International
0
Class/Lab sizes
Most frequent class size
10-19
Most frequent lab/sub section size
10-19
Rating
Graduation Rates
University Degrees
Bachelor's
Prominent Alumni
Lynn Coffin ('75)
Senior Director, National Education Association
Lee Pedersen ('76)
Maine Teacher of the Year (2000)
Philmore B. Wass ('37)
Helped build teacher education program at UConn.
Ethel Billie Gammon ('34)
Founder, Norlands Living History Center
Marilyn J. Dwelley ('61)
Author, Illustrator, Naturalist, Educator
Sherry Rier ('85)
Research scientist (endometriosis)
06. Student Body
Gender
72% female28% male
Out of State
24% are out
of state76% are
in-state
of state76% are
in-state
Students
40% are
full time60% are
part time
full time60% are
part time
Student Body Profile
Total Undergraduate Enrollment
1,093
Foreign Countries Represented
18
Student Body Demographics
American Indian or Alaskan Native
Asian
Black
Hispanic
Caucasian
Unknown
International
07. Mental Health
Wellness Program/Clinical Offerings
Institution has a mental health/wellness program that makes counseling, referral, and well-being services available to all students
Not Reported
Mental Health Website
Not Reported
Education & Training
Types of training available for students and faculty/staff
Program
Availability
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Not Reported
Engaging the Whole Campus
Institution has a Chief Behavioral Health Officer (and/or Chief Wellness Officer)
Not Reported
Peer-to-Peer
Institution has peer-to-peer offerings relating to mental health
Not Reported
Residential Life
Institution incorporates mental health and wellness into the residential experience
Not Reported
Student Orientation
Students who are provided an opportunity to participate in mental-health-orientation activities
First-year students
Not Reported
Incoming transfer students
Not Reported
Returning students
Not Reported
Entering graduate students
Not Reported
Mental Health in the Curriculum
The institution offers for-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
The institution offers non-credit mental health/
well-being education for students
well-being education for students
Not Reported
Off-Campus Offerings
Institution offers referrals to off-campus counseling services
Not Reported
Health and Counseling Center Accreditation
Institution's counseling center is accredited
Not Reported
Accrediting body
Not Reported
Taking and Returning from Medical Leave
Institution has an official support program in place for students returning from mental health leave of absence
Not Reported
Counseling Demand
Number of months a year counseling center is open and fully staffed
Not Reported
08. Campus Life
Students
43%
First-Year Students
71%
Campus Environment
Rural
Help finding off-campus housing
Yes
Most Popular Places On Campus
Aquatics/Fitness Center/Gymnasium
Residence Halls
Wireless Computer Lab/Classroom
Performing Arts Center
Early Care and Education Center
The Portal - multi-media center, Marine Biology lab facilities, Campus Radio Station, Art Studios and Gallery, Bookstore, Book Arts Print Shop, Kilburn Commons, The Galley
Most Popular Places Off Campus
Beaches - Roque Bluffs State Park, Jaspe
Quoddy Head State Park
Downeast Institute/Applied Marine Resear
Roosevelt-Campobello International Park,
Acadia National Park, Bar Harbor
9. Campus Visits
Campus Visits Contact
Susan Tinker
Administrative Assistant
Office of Admissions 9 O'Brien Avenue Machias, ME 04654
207-255-1318
Campus Tours
Campus Visiting Center
M-F
8-5
207-255-1318
Campus Tours
Appointment Required:
Yes
Dates:
Year-round
Times:
8-5
Average Length:
1 hour
Visits
CLASS VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Academic Year
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
FACULTY AND COACH VISITS
Dates/Times Available
Year-round
Arrangements
Contact Admissions Office
Advance Notice
2 weeks
Contact Email Address for Visit
Individual coach email addresses available on staff directory page located below;
ummadmissions@maine.edu
On Campus Interview
Campus Interviews:
Yes
Information Sessions:
Available
Times:
Done individually w/ each personal visit
Overnight Dorm Stays
Overnight Dorm Stays
Not Available
Arrangements
Other
Campus Tours
TYPES OF TRANSPORTATION AVAILABLE TO CAMPUS
Bangor International Airport is located in Bangor which is approximately an hour and a half from campus. The Bar Harbor Airport is located approximately an hour and 15 minutes from campus, in Trenton, near Ellsworth. Rental cars and connecting buses are available at both airports for the trip to Machias. Concord Trailways and Greyhound Bus Lines also serve Bangor. West Bus Service provides a connection between Bangor and Machias.
DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO CAMPUS
From Points SOUTH and WEST: Follow I-95 to Bangor and take the I-395 exit to Brewer. At the end of I-395, follow Route 1A to Ellsworth. In Ellsworth, follow signs to Route 1 north to Machias. Upon arrival in Machias, the campus is located on Route 1 on the right hand side. Alternate Routes: Take I-95 to Augusta and exit onto Route 3, which leads to Belfast in Penobscot Bay area and joins Route 1. Follow Route 1 north to Machias. From southern Maine, you can take scenic Route 1 the entire way, but be sure to allow extra time. From Points NORTH: Follow Route 1 south from Houlton to Baring. Turn right at Route 191 and continue south to East Machias. Turn right on Route 1 south and continue to Machias. Upon arrival in Machias, the campus is located on Route 1 on the left hand side.
LOCAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Machias: Bluebird Motel (207-255-3332), Machias Motor Inn (207-255-4862), the Margaretta Motel (207-255-6671), and the Clark Perry House (207-255-4862), a bed and breakfast.
10. Sports & Athletics
Athletic NAIA
Men's Sports (Clippers)
Basketball
Soccer
Women's Sports (Clippers)
Basketball
Soccer
Volleyball
11. Housing & Activities
Hosting Features
Dorms Coed
Special Needs Admissions
College Entrance Tests Required
No
Interview Required
No
Student Activities
Registered Student Organizations
38
Number of Social Sororities
4
Number of Religious Organizations
2
Join a fraternity
9%
Join a sorority
4%
12. Student Services
CAMPUS SECURITY REPORT
The Jeanne Clery Act requires colleges and universities to disclose their security policies, keep a public crime log, publish an annual crime report and provide timely warnings to students and campus employees about a crime posing an immediate or ongoing threat to students and campus employees.
Please visit 91³Ô¹Ï's page
on campus safety for additional resources:
Visit Page
91³Ô¹Ï publishes links directly to each school's Campus Security Reports where available. Applicants can also access all school-specific campus safety information using the Campus Safety and Security Data Analysis Cutting Tool provided by the Office of Postsecondary Education of the U.S. Department of Education:
Other Information
Campus-wide Internet Network
Fee for Network Use
Partnerships with Technology Companies
Personal computer included in tuition for each student
Discounts Available with Hardware Vendors
13. Financial Aid
Dates
Notification DateMar 1
Required Forms
FAFSA
Financial Aid Statistics
Average Freshman Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,030
Average Undergraduate Total Need-Based Gift Aid
$5,122
Average Need-Based Loan
$3,822
Average amount of each freshman scholarship/grant package
$8,793
Available Aid
Financial Aid Methodology
Scholarships and Grants
Need-Based Aid
01 - Need-Based College/University Scholarship or Grant Aid from Institutional Funds
02 - Need-Based Federal Pell
03 - Need-Based Private Scholarships
04 - Need-Based SEOG
05 - Need-Based State Scholarships
Federal Family Education Loan Programs (FFEL):
01 - Federal Perkins Loans
Is Institutional Employment Available (other than Federal Work Study)
Yes
14. Career Services & Jobs
Graduation Rates
Career Services
01 - Interest Inventory
02 - Internships
Opportunities at School
01 - Experiential
02 - Internship
15. Majors
01 BIOLOGICAL AND BIOMEDICAL SCIENCES.
- Biology/Biological Sciences, General.
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography.
02 BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES.
- Business/Commerce, General.
03 EDUCATION.
- Elementary Education and Teaching.
- Junior High/Intermediate/Middle School Education and Teaching.
04 ENGLISH LANGUAGE AND LITERATURE/LETTERS.
- Creative Writing.
- English Language and Literature, General.
05 HISTORY.
- History, General.
06 LIBERAL ARTS AND SCIENCES, GENERAL STUDIES AND HUMANITIES.
- General Studies.
07 MULTI/INTERDISCIPLINARY STUDIES.
- Behavioral Sciences.
08 NATURAL RESOURCES AND CONSERVATION.
- Environmental Studies.
09 PARKS, RECREATION, LEISURE, AND FITNESS STUDIES.
- Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management, General.
10 VISUAL AND PERFORMING ARTS.
- Visual and Performing Arts, Other.
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Read More
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Read More
Should You Apply Early Action vs Early Decision? | 91³Ô¹Ï
Read More
What is Rolling Admission? | 91³Ô¹Ï
Read More
What Looks Good on College Applications? | 91³Ô¹Ï
Read More
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Read More
Crafting an Unforgettable College Essay | 91³Ô¹Ï
Read More
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How to Calculate Your SAT or ACT Superscore | 91³Ô¹Ï
Read More
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