Campus Vibe
Close-knit campus — excellent value
University of Maine at Farmington is a public institution in Farmington with particular strength in business and psychology. With an average SAT of 1040, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.
A small campus of 1.1K undergraduates with a 12:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
53% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $44,433 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $14,873.
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News & Alerts
University of Maine at Farmington Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
SAT Score Ranges
Average: 1040
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Early Action
12-15
Regular Decision
Rolling
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
55.2%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$16,722
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
6
Peer Average
13
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (45)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
79%
- •79% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Campus Life
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Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
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More About This School
History & Fun Facts
- •History In March 1863, a Normal School Act passed into law, and that fall, Farmington was chosen from a list of possible locations for a normal school.
- •Founded in 1864 as the state's first publicly funded normal school, the first class graduated from the Western State Normal School in 1866.
- •Farmington State College merged into the University of Maine System in 1968, initially known as the Farmington State College of the University of Maine, before taking on its current name in 1971.
- •In 2016, the University of Maine at Farmington Education Center was named in honor of its longtime president Theodora J.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
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Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Suggested Itinerary
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Airport Transit
Nearby Attractions
Nordica Homestead Museum
Historic home of opera singer Lillian Nordica
Titcomb Mountain
Local ski area for winter sports
Mount Blue State Park
State park with hiking, swimming, and camping
Transfer Admission
International Students
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