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University of Maine at Augusta

University of Maine at Augusta
46 University Drive
Augusta, ME 04330

Official telephone: (207) 621-3000
Toll-free telephone: (877) UMA-1234
Fax number: (207) 621-3116
Website: www.uma.edu
Screen last updated on: December 2016

The admissions information below is valid for the 2014 academic year.
ADMISSIONS OFFICE
Admissions officer: Jonathan H. Henry,
Vice President of Enrollment Management and Director of Admission
Contacting the office: 207 621-3465
877 UMA-1234 (toll free)
207 621-3333 (fax)
umaadm@maine.edu

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN APPLICATION PROCESS & REQUIREMENTS
Is there an application deadline for fall? yes
Priority filing date for fall: June 15
Final filing date for fall: September 1
Freshmen are accepted for terms other than fall: yes
Percent of freshmen who enter in terms other than fall: 30%
Application fee: $40
Can the application fee be waived? yes
Are refunds available on the application fee? no
Is the Common Application form accepted? yes
Supplemental forms required for those using Common Application: no
High school graduation is: required, GED is accepted
A general college preparatory program is: recommended
Campus visit is: recommended
Interview is: required of some
Off-campus interview: not available
Standardized test requirements: SAT I considered if submitted, ACT not used
School's test preference: no preference
Aside from admissions, test scores are used for: counseling, placement
Dates test scores should be received: September 1 for SAT I/ACT, September 1 for SAT II
High school units required or recommended:
English: 4 required, 4 recommended
History: 2 required, 2 recommended
Lab: 2 required, 2 recommended
Math: 2 required, 3 recommended
Science: 2 required, 3 recommended
Social studies: 2 required, 2 recommended
Special requirements for admission to specific programs:
  • Audition required of music program applicants.
  • Nursing license required of B.S. nursing completion program applicants.
School has formalized early decision program: no
School has early action program: no
School has concurrent enrollment program for high school: yes

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN SELECTION PROCESS
Academic criteria:
  • secondary school report important
  • class rank important
  • recommendations considered
  • standardized test scores considered
  • essay considered
Nonacademic criteria:
  • interview considered
  • extracurricular activities not considered
  • particular talent/ability considered
  • character/personal qualities considered
  • alumni/ae relationship not considered
  • geographical residence not considered
  • state residency not considered
  • religious affiliation/commitment not considered
  • minority affiliation not considered
  • volunteer work considered
  • work experience considered
Admissions is need blind: yes
Test taken by majority of applicants: SAT I

UNDERGRADUATE NOTIFICATION FOR FALL TERM
Notification of admission: on a rolling basis
Acceptance of admission: must accept by May 1 or within 6 weeks if notified thereafter

FIRST-TIME FRESHMAN ENROLLMENT
Number of completed applications received: 856
Number of applicants offered admission: 830 (97%)
Number of applicants offered admission who enrolled: 419 (50%)
School has a waiting list policy: no
Percent of freshmen who came from out of state: 2%
Tuition deposit amount: $50, refundable until May 1.
Admission may be deferred: yes, up to 1 year

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