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University of Maine at Augusta

“SMALL… INTEGRATED… HANDS-ON. Architecture through Engagement.”

46 University Dr, Augusta, ME 04330, USA

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Est. 1965

About University of Maine at Augusta

The University of Maine at Augusta (UMA) offers Maine's sole professional Bachelor of Architecture (B.Arch) degree, also the only public 5-year professional program in northern New England. Its mission, 'Architecture through Engagement,' promotes a hands-on, integrated learning experience where students actively interact with coursework, peers, and community partners. The design-focused curriculum blends essential design tools with building technology and sustainability, aiming to cultivate lifelong learners who contribute meaningfully to their communities and the architectural field. UMA’s vision positions architecture as a humanistic and professional discipline, synthesizing art, science, creativity, and mathematics. This involves an academic exploration of how designed environments influence psychological and social behavior, while upholding keen aesthetic judgment and a robust technical understanding of building construction and systems. The program emphasizes teaching, scholarship, creative work, research, and community service.

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Bachelor of Architecture Bachelor The University of Maine at Augusta's Bachelor of Architecture program (B. Arch) is a NAAB-Accredited five-year professional degree program designed for qualified students from Maine, northern New England, and beyond. The design-based curriculum focuses on essential design tools in conjunction with building technology and issues of sustainability as they relate to human experience.	5 Years English In-State Tuition: $245.00, Out-of-State Tuition: $625.00 Deadline: Not specified in the search results.	Visit

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Fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The next accreditation visit is scheduled for 2030.

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Applications are due on February 15 of each year for full consideration for the fall semester, with rolling admissions continuing until the class is filled. Class size is limited to 15 students per entering class.

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true_freshman: UMA Application Form, High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), Two letters of recommendation, Design Document Submission. SAT scores are not required.

transfer_students: UMA Transfer Guidelines, UMA Application Form, High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), Verbal SAT scores of 500 or higher (or ENG 005/placement test), Math SAT scores of 540 or higher (or MAT 111/placement test), Minimum College Cumulative G.P.A. 2.5, Official College transcripts, Two letters of recommendation, Design Document Submission. SAT scores are not required.

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University of Maine at Augusta Academic FAQ

University of Maine at Augusta is SMALL… INTEGRATED… HANDS-ON. Architecture through Engagement.

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University of Maine at Augusta provides a comprehensive curriculum including: Bachelor of Architecture.

The institution maintains a student-to-faculty ratio of The university's overall student to faculty ratio is 15:1. (Specific to architecture program not found), ensuring personalized mentorship and studio culture.

University of Maine at Augusta is situated in Augusta, United States, offering a vibrant context for architectural study.

Yes, University of Maine at Augusta holds accreditations from: Fully accredited by the National Architectural Accrediting Board (NAAB). The next accreditation visit is scheduled for 2030..

University of Maine at Augusta

SMALL… INTEGRATED… HANDS-ON. Architecture through Engagement.

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