University of Maine at Machias

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2020 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,350

2.51% growth from 2019

2020 Average Net Price

$8,824

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

1.74%

Default Rate

2020 Enrolled Students

762

36% Full-Time

About

University of Maine at Machias is a higher education institution located in Washington County, ME. In 2020, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Maine at Machias were Community Psychology (17 degrees awarded), General Studies (12 degrees), and Entrepreneurial Studies (8 degrees).

In 2020, 103 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Maine at Machias. 77.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 22.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (86 degrees), 14.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Maine at Machias is $7,350, which is $−21,155 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Baccalaureate Colleges

Costs

In 2020, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Maine at Machias is $7,350

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $8,824.

In 2020, 68% of undergraduate students attending University of Maine at Machias received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 28% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,350

2020 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2020, the cost of tuition at University of Maine at Machias was $7,350.

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Maine at Machias (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$8,824

2020 Value

9.21%

1 Year Growth

In 2020 University of Maine at Machias had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $8,824. Between 2019 and 2020, the average net price of University of Maine at Machias grew by 9.21%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Maine at Machias (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Financial Aid by Income Level

68%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

28%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

68% of undergraduate students at University of Maine at Machias received financial aid through grants or loans in 2020. This represents a growth of 7.94% with respect to 2019, when 63% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Maine at Machias (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

1.74%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Maine at Machias was 1.74%, which represents 46 out of the 2649 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Enrollment

University of Maine at Machias had a total enrollment of 762 students in 2020. The full-time enrollment at University of Maine at Machias is 274 students and the part-time enrollment is 488. This means that 36% of students enrolled at University of Maine at Machias are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Maine at Machias, both undergraduate and graduate, is 80.1% White, 3.54% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Two or More Races, 2.49% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.84% Black or African American, 0.656% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.131% Asian.

Students enrolled at University of Maine at Machias in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (50.4%), followed by White Male (24.8%) and Two or More Races Female (2.92%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

36%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Maine at Machias in 2020, both undergraduate and graduate, is 762 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Maine at Machias is 274 and the part-time enrollment is 488. This means that 36% of students enrolled at University of Maine at Machias are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Maine at Machias (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

58%

2020 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Maine at Machias was 58%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), University of Maine at Machias had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Maine at Machias (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2020)

White
610 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
27 enrolled students
Two or More Races
20 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Maine at Machias is 80.1% White, 3.54% Hispanic or Latino, 2.62% Two or More Races, 2.49% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.84% Black or African American, 0.656% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders, and 0.131% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 50 students (6.56%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2020, 57 more women than men received degrees from University of Maine at Machias. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Maine at Machias is white (86 degrees awarded). There were 14.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Maine at Machias is Community Psychology (17 degrees awarded), followed by General Studies (12 degrees) and Entrepreneurial Studies (8 degrees).

In 2020, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Maine at Machias, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees awarded), Psychology (28 degrees), and Science Technologies (1 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Machias are Elementary & middle school teachers (2,731,503 people), Other managers (2,146,940 people), Registered nurses (1,770,878 people), Accountants & auditors (1,376,162 people), and Software developers (1,312,199 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Maine at Machias in 2020 are Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees awarded), Psychology (28 degrees), Science Technologies (1 degrees), English (6 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (4 degrees) (as of 2020).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Machias are Surgeons, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, Physicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of Maine at Machias are Natural Resources & Conservation (5 degrees awarded), Psychology (28 degrees), Science Technologies (1 degrees), English (6 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (4 degrees) (as of 2020).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Machias are Elementary & secondary schools (5,483,119 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,202,014 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,391,445 people), Computer Systems Design (2,185,689 people), and Construction (1,229,470 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Maine at Machias.

Most Common (2020)

Community Psychology
17 degree-majors awarded
General Studies
12 degree-majors awarded
Entrepreneurial Studies
8 degree-majors awarded

In 2020, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Maine at Machias was Community Psychology with 17 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Maine at Machias according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2020

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2020

In 2020, 23 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Machias, which is 0.287 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (80).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Maine at Machias by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2020, 4 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Machias in Community Psychology, which is 0.308 times less than the 13 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2020, 13 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Machias in Community Psychology, which is 3.25 times more than the 4 male recipients with that same degree.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Two or More Races Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2020 at University of Maine at Machias is Female and Two or More Races (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2020)

White
86 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
6 degrees awarded
American Indian or Alaska Native
3 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Maine at Machias is white (86 degrees awarded). There were 14.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (6 degrees).

1.94% of degree recipients (2 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2020)

White Female
66 degrees awarded
White Male
20 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
6 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Maine at Machias is white female (66 degrees awarded). There were 3.3 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (20 degrees).

Operations

University of Maine at Machias has an endowment valued at nearly $2.49M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 40k (1.61%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2020, University of Maine at Machias had a total salary expenditure of 12.3M. University of Maine at Machias employs 10 Professors, 8 Associate professors and 5 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Maine at Machias are Male Professor (6), Female Professor (4), and Male Associate professor (4).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maine at Machias are: Service, with 8 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Endowment

$2.49M

2020 Endowment

0.758%

decline from 2019

University of Maine at Machias has an endowment valued at about $2.49M, as of the end of the 2020 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Maine at Machias declined 0.758% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $49.9M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Maine at Machias (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Arts & Sciences Focus Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$3.98M

2020 Salaries

1.99%

decline from 2019

In 2020, University of Maine at Machias paid a median of $3.98M in salaries, which represents 32.2% of their overall expenditure ($12.3M) and a 1.99% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$1.63M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2020, University of Maine at Machias paid a total of $1.63M to 25 employees working as instructors, which represents 41% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Professor

Most Common Instructor

10 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

8 Employees

In 2020, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Maine at Machias were Professor with 10 employees, Associate professor with 8 employees, and Assistant professor with 5 employees.

In 2020, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maine at Machias were Service with 8 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 6 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 6 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2020)

Male Professor
Female Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2020, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Maine at Machias was Male Professor with 6 employees, Female Professor with 4 employees, and Male Associate professor with 4 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Maine at Machias.