University of Maine at Farmington

  • 5/10 Overall Rating
  • 4 Year
  • Farmington, ME
  • 0 reviews
#3 Best Public Universities in Maine

Overview

Total enrollment

2,100
University of Maine at Farmington overview
University of Maine at Farmington overview
  • Size Small
  • Status Non-profit
  • Housing Yes
  • Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is situated in the western Maine town of Farmington, approximately 90 minutes north of Portland. Established in 1864 as the state's first public institution of higher education, UMF occupies a 55-acre main campus characterized by a mix of historic brick buildings and modern facilities in a rural, mountain setting. As a public liberal arts college, UMF maintains selective admission standards and is particularly known for its education, psychology, and creative writing programs. The campus features traditional residence halls housing the majority of first-year students, while the surrounding town of Farmington provides additional student housing options. Located in Maine's Lakes and Mountains region, the campus provides direct access to outdoor recreational activities, including the nearby Titcomb Mountain ski area.

Ratings

UMF is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10.

  • Overall Rating
    5 out of 10
  • Academics
    5 out of 10
  • Resources
    8 out of 10
  • Outcomes
    4 out of 10
  • Value
    3 out of 10

Admissions

Admission Standards

Moderate
University of Maine at Farmington admission standards
  • SAT (enrolled mid-50) 995/1245
  • GPA 3.15

Acceptance Rate

96.7%
University of Maine at Farmington applications overview
  • Applications Due -
  • Enrollment Rate 18.6%
  • Application Fee $0

Applicant Competition Very Low

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Annual Cost to Attend

Maine Resident Tuition

$11,308

Out of State Resident Tuition

$23,878

Breakdown

In State Costs for University of Maine at Farmington
  • Tuition $11,308
  • Books and Supplies $960
  • Other Fees $2,128
  • Room and Board $11,310
  • Budget for Other Expenses $3,630
  • Total One Year Cost $29,336

Student Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$35,200 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

59% within 6 years

Popular Areas of Study

Popular majors at University of Maine at Farmington are Education, Psychology, and English and Literature. 45% of students major in Education, 15% in Psychology, and 8% in English and Literature.

  • Education 45%
  • Psychology 15%
  • English and Literature 8%
  • Business 5%
  • Social Sciences 5%

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Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161226.

GPA calculator: University of Maine at Farmington GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026