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About University of Maine at Farmington

public liberal artssmall class sizeseducation focusedhighly accessible admissions

University of Maine at Farmington is a public liberal arts college in Farmington, ME, known for its small class sizes, education focused, and highly accessible admissions. With an acceptance rate of 94%, UMaine Farmington is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 264 students each year. UMaine Farmington is test optional; students who submit scores are typically admitted with SATs between 990–1245, though many competitive applicants choose not to submit. UMaine Farmington offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $10,074 per year; the sticker price of $35,062 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Maine at Farmington acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

94%
Overall Accept Rate
1118
Median Admitted SAT
SATSubmitted score range: 990 – 1245 (test optional)

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Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Maine at Farmington

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Essay Strategy
UMF is a small public liberal arts college with roughly 1,800 students, so use your application materials to explain why you want a tight-knit, discussion-based learning environment rather than a large university setting. Admissions readers want to see that you have genuinely thought about what a small campus offers, not just that you are looking for any college to accept you.
Application Strategy
UMF has strong programs in education, creative writing, and rehabilitation services, so name the specific program you plan to pursue and connect it to your past experiences or goals. Vague statements about wanting a good education will not stand out the way a direct connection to one of their signature offerings will.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Maine at Farmington actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceAvg. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$35k/yr$13.3k
30k-48k~$35k/yr$13.6k
48k-75k~$35k/yr$15.1k
75k-110k~$35k/yr$19.2k
110k+~$35k/yr$22.4k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

53%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$32k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
1,400
Undergrad Enrollment

Student Body

Student body composition

Race & Ethnicity

86%White
6%Hispanic
3%Black / African American
3%Two or More Races
1%Unknown / Unreported
1%Asian
1%American Indian / AK Native
0%International
Gender36% Men · 65% Women
Citizenship / Immigration Status100% Citizens and Immigrants · 0% International
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