Established in 1909, University of Maine at Machias is a non-profit public state liberal arts higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Machias (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Maine. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, University of Maine at Machias (UMM) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. University of Maine at Machias (UMM) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 113 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy This higher education institution has an open admission policy. International applicants are eligible to apply for enrollment. UMM also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.