Highlights

*Environmental Liberal Arts
*1200 students
*Downeast Institute for Applied Marine Research and Education
*Average class size 16 students
*Student to Teacher ratio of 14:1
*Internship and Applied Research opportunities

University Attributes

UMM is your Environmental Liberal Arts University offering students experiential learning, with a focus on sustainability and the environment. Students enjoy small class sizes, averaging 16 students, and a student to teacher ratio of 14 to 1.

Our beautiful location on the coast of Downeast Maine, is an inspiring setting for students to achieve excellence in their discipline of choice. UMM's diverse faculty from across the nation bring with them a wealth of experience. Many of our programs require original research as well as a senior thesis, giving them the background needed to pursue a career in their field or to enter graduate school.

Degrees Available

• Bachelor of Arts
• Bachelor of Science

Subject Areas

Experience Required

no

Application Process Involves

• Letters of Reference
• Transcript

Typically The Application Process Time is

1 week

University of Maine at Machias's Mission Statement

The mission of the University of Maine at Machias is closely linked to its unique location on the rugged Atlantic Ocean coast, among forests, glacial lakes, and abundant aquatic and terrestrial wildlife. This Downeast location, with its rich human and natural resources, provides a unique living and learning environment for our students. Through its liberal arts core and distinctive baccalaureate programs, the University prepares students for life-long intellectual growth, individual success, leadership in a global society, and the advancement of a sustainable environment. The Universitys applied research and public services contribute to the improvement of the quality of life and economic development in Downeast Maine. The University of Maine at Machias collaborates with each of the other campuses in the University of Maine System to fulfill the needs of public higher education in the State of Maine.

Year Founded

1909