Campus & Student Life at University of Maine at Machias

Home to about 762 undergraduates in 2020, University of Maine at Machias is a very small, public university located in Machias, Maine. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Maine at Machias can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Maine at Machias Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Maine at Machias Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 14.0% of the student population at University of Maine at Machias. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Maine at Machias Disability Services.

University of Maine at Machias for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Maine at Machias does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Maine at Machias Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Maine at Machias for Veterans Guide.

University of Maine at Machias offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, University of Maine at Machias does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Maine at Machias

University of Maine at Machias offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Maine at Machias

University of Maine at Machias has a comparatively very small, student body. There were 762 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 274 (36.0%). Part-time attendance was 488 (64.0%).

University of Maine at Machias is Ranked #2,313 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Maine at Machias is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Maine at Machias #2313 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Maine at Machias by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Maine at Machias Diversity Guide.

University of Maine at Machias Competes in the NSCAA

University of Maine at Machias has a total of 102 student athletes, 49 men and 53 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Maine at Machias Athletics