There is a public university in Machias, ME called University of Maine at Machias. University of Maine at Machias occupies a total area of about 243 acres. University of Maine at Machias was founded in the year 1909. Keeping the pursuit of research, innovation, and excellence at the center, University of Maine at Machias has been imparting quality education to its students. The motto of the varsity is Maine's Coastal University and its official colors are green and white. Across all the courses offered at University of Maine at Machias, the enrolment stands at 659. To teach various courses to the students, the school has employed a total of 61 full-time & part-time faculty. Speaking of gender distribution, there are around 70% of the students who are females and 30% are males at University of Maine at Machias. At UMM, around 70% of the students are 24 and under. University of Maine at Machias has produced several achievers in its 111 years of existence. To note, the average earnings of its graduates is $27,500 with 88% being the employment rate six years after graduation. The school believes in the all-round growth of the students and therefore, encourages students to take part in several sporting activities, conducted inside the campus. At UMM, 51 undergraduate and graduate-level programs, including both residential and online, are offered to the students. The university also has a long list of accreditations. It has been accredited by NEASC (New England Assn. of Schools and Colleges), and NRPA (National Recreation and Park Association).
