University of Maine at Machias Transfer and Admissions Information

Public

4 year
915

Full + Part time Students
1:13

Faculty to Student Ratio
7%

Transfer Student Ratio
$14.5K

Avg. Financial Aid

Through our Environmental Liberal Arts core, distinctive baccalaureate programs, and student-centered community, the University of Maine at Machias creates enriching educational opportunities that prepare graduates for professional success and lifelong engagement with the world. UMM embodies an active community of diverse learners who share a commitment to exploration, leadership, collaboration, and interdisciplinary problem solving. Inspired by our unique coastal location, UMM's creative energy, applied research, and community engagement enhance the social, cultural, economic, and natural environments of the State of Maine.

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Overview

Total Faculty	89
Full-Time Undergraduate	463
Part-Time Undergraduate	452
Application Acceptance Rate	83%
Transfer Students	60
Programs	14 Programs
Courses	474 Courses
Equivalencies	310 outgoing Equivalencies

Financial Information

In-State Tuition	$15,380
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,200
Books and Supplies	$800
Federal Loans: Undergrads receiving aid	44%
Federal Loans: Average amount received	$6,321
Scholarships & Grants: Undergrads receiving aid	59%
Scholarships & Grants: Average amount received	$8,182

Scholarships and Financial Aid:

Presidential Scholarships of $5500 for full-time, out-of-state transfer students with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Presidential Scholarships of $2000 for full-time, in-state transfer students with a minimum 2.75 GPA. Partial athletic-scholarships also available.

Application Deadlines for Transfer

Fall	Rolling admissions
Spring	Rolling admissions

Transfer Application Requirements

Minimum GPA:

UMM requires a minimum GPA of 2.0 or better in previous college coursework. Teacher education applicants should have a 2.5 in their major field of study.
Official Transcripts:

Applicants should provide official transcripts, with evidence of good standing, from all previously attended institutions, including high school. All credentials must be sent directly from the institution(s) attended to the UMM Admissions Office.
SAT Scores:

For recent high school graduates, SAT or ACT test scores are required. Individual exceptions to standard tests may be considered for applicants with coursework and/or experience beyond high school.
Essay:

Applicants are required to submit a personal essay regarding your academic goals and objectives, or on a subject of personal choice.
Application Fee:

A non-refundable $40 fee is required for application processing.
Other Requirements:

Applicants who have had some work or life experience since high school are evaluated on an individual basis.
Apply Here:

www.umm.maine.edu/admissions.html

Transfer Credit Policy

Minimum Grade:

Transfer credit is awarded for all non-developmental courses from regionally accredited institutions in which the student has earned a grade of C- or better. All acceptable credits will transfer; however, grades and grade point averages will not.
Credits (Min/Max):

Our residency requirement for graduation mandates that students complete at least 30 credits through U Maine Machias, at least 12 of which must be in their major and 9 of these 12 must be upper-level (300 level or above).