University of Maine at Farmington
UMF
Farmington, Maine 04938-9978
Data last updated: May 29, 2026
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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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
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)
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%
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.
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
Estimated from ME state average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Getting There
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Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Nearby Hotels
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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