UMA – The Right Choice for Your Undergraduate Education

With more than 5,600 students, UMA is the third largest university in the University of Maine System.

UMA Ranked Best Online Bachelor’s Programs

U.S. News & World Reports has again selected UMA in its national ranking of universities offering top online degree programs. For 2022, UMA ranks in the top for Best Online Bachelor’s Degree, Best Online Bachelor’s Degree for Veterans, and Best Online Business Bachelor’s Degree.

A sampling of some of UMA’s bachelor’s degrees include:

Architecture, Aviation (Traditional and Remote), Biology, Computer Information Systems, Contemporary & Popular Music, Cybersecurity, Dental Hygiene, Education, Information & Library Science, Mental Health & Human Services, Nursing (4-Year and RN-BSN), Veterinary Technology.


Low Tuition

With the lowest tuition rate for a bachelor’s degree in Maine, great financial aid packages, and numerous scholarships, you’ll pay much less to finish your degree at UMA than at any other school. And with the Pine Tree State Pledge, you may even qualify for zero tuition! Each year UMA awards over a million dollars in scholarships.

With a low public tuition rate for Maine residents, great financial aid packages, and numerous scholarships, you’ll pay much less to finish your degree at UMA than at other schools. And with the Pine Tree State Pledge, you may qualify for zero tuition! Each year UMA awards over a million dollars in scholarships!


Online or In-Person: Choose Your Course Delivery Method

UMA is statewide with two campuses, eight regional UMA Centers, over thirty classroom locations, and online access everywhere!

You can truly complete your college degree anywhere you are, and get the support you need to be successful.

No matter where you are – starting college for the first time or coming back to finish, UMA is local and ready to help you.

Extremely affordable.

Online access or classroom instruction.

Local support at 10 locations in Maine.



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