University of Maine-Machias

9 O'Brien Avenue
Machias, ME 04654
http://www.umm.maine.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1909
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students1,149
Endowment1,023,000
Application DeadlineAugust 15
Application Fee40
SelectivityLess selective
Application DeadlineAugust 15
Tuition5,170 in-state, 13,030 out-of-state
Room/Board5,916
Services
Associated FirmsN/A
Campus Safetylate night transport/escort service, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Servicesco-op education, on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsUMM Art Gallery, Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education (DEI), Mariculture student research facility (Science Building), Greenhouse, GIS lab, Center for Lifelong Learning (pool and fitness center, Elizabeth Flaherty Early Childhood Center, The Portal (integrated media research center), WUMM Radio Station, Indian River Field Station
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, day care, health service, health insurance
MuseumsUMM Art Gallery, Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education (DEI), Mariculture student research facility (Science Building), Greenhouse, GIS lab, Center for Lifelong Learning (pool and fitness center, Elizabeth Flaherty Early Childhood Center, The Portal (integrated media research center), WUMM Radio Station, Indian River Field Station
Periodical Subs498
# of Books83,134
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months43%
within one yearN/A
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities7.7%
Students in sororities3.8%
Campus Size43 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing39%
College housing typescoed dorms (100%)
Popular EventsHomecoming, Winter Carnival, Spring Weekend
Nearest AirportBangor, Maine (85), Portland, Maine (215)
Nearest TrainPortland, Maine (215)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, musical theater, pep band, radio station, student government
Number of Organizations33
# of fraternities4
# of sororities4
Students in fraternities8%
Students in sororities4%
Student PapersN/A
Honor SocietiesN/A
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Newman Club, Campus Crusade for Christ
International Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) International Club
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) The Binnacle (magazine of the arts), Improvisation Club, MRPASS (student section of Maine Recreation & Parks Association), Outing Club, Science Club, Student Education Association, WUMM (radio station), Excelsior (exploration and support of the arts)