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University of Maine at Farmington

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Farmington, Maine 04938-9978

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

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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.

Established
1864
Mascot
Beaver
Type
Public university
Division
Division III

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98%Acceptance
1040SAT Avg
1,131Students
12:1Student:Faculty
53%Grad Rate
$44,433Earnings 10yr
$14,873Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.6%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1040

Reading & Writing
510615
Math
405595

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-RequiredTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

Common ApplicationUniversity of Maine System Application

Early Action

12-15

Regular Decision

Rolling

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,989
Tuition (out-of-state)$23,079
Room & Board$10,970
Books & Supplies$960
Total Cost of Attendance$24,103
Average Net Price$14,873
Median Debt at Graduation$24,499
Monthly Payment (10yr)$260

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,043
$30–48K$10,482
$48–75K$12,501
$75–110K$19,002
$110K+$20,505

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

55.0%

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)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

2

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Semester
Majors
35
Avg class size
18
Student-faculty ratio
13:1

Programs (45)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

79%

Mixed

Campus Life

Division IIINorth Atlantic ConferenceGreek Life

Housing & Residential Life

Guaranteed for first-year students

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuite-style housingThemed housing

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads
1,131
Gender Split
64% / 36%
Women / Men
First Generation
32%
Pell Grant Recipients
32%

Race & Ethnicity

White 88%
Black 2%
Hispanic 4%
Asian 1%
Two+ 3%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate52.8%
Freshman Retention78.7%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$31,513
10 Years$44,433

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

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

98Average

Estimated from ME state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
166 mi(288 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
336 mi(582 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
414 mi(718 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PWM Portland Jetport71 mi
MHT Manchester-Boston136 mi
BTV Burlington149 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA166 mi · ~4h 48m drive
New York, NY336 mi · ~9h 42m drive
Hartford, CT237 mi · ~6h 51m drive
Providence, RI206 mi · ~5h 57m drive
Albany, NY228 mi · ~6h 35m drive
Syracuse, NY319 mi · ~9h 13m drive
Rochester, NY386 mi · ~11h 9m drive
Buffalo, NY452 mi · ~13h 3m drive
Philadelphia, PA414 mi · ~11h 58m drive
Pittsburgh, PA580 mi · ~16h 45m drive
Harrisburg, PA458 mi · ~13h 14m drive
Newark, NJ340 mi · ~9h 49m drive
Trenton, NJ386 mi · ~11h 9m drive
Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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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

Minimum credits
12 semester hours

International Students

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