University of Maine at Farmington (UMF)

Public four-year university in Farmington, ME that costs an average of $17,158 a year after financial aid, admits 97% of applicants and graduates 50% of full-time students.

Net price / year
$17,158
Acceptance rate
97%
Graduation rate
50%
Earnings after 10 yrs
$47,674

PublicRural (remote)1,140 undergraduates

Cost of UMF

Total cost of attendance (per year)$26,906
Tuition and fees, in-state$11,658
Tuition and fees, out-of-state$24,798
Housing and food (on campus)$11,875
Books and supplies$990
Average net price after aid$17,158

Net price by family income

Family incomeAverage net price / year
$0–30,000$13,270
$30,001–48,000$13,495
$48,001–75,000$14,093
$75,001–110,000$18,282
$110,001+$23,034

Net price is what students actually pay after grants and scholarships (in-state students). Get your own estimate with UMF's net price calculator ↗.

Admissions

Acceptance rate97%
Average SAT1,130
SAT reading (25th–75th percentile)485–605
SAT math (25th–75th percentile)510–640
Test scoresConsidered but not required

Graduation, earnings and debt

Graduation rate50%
First-year retention73%
Median earnings 6 years after enrolling$41,087
Median earnings 10 years after enrolling$47,674
Rank in Maine (earnings)13th of 17 similar colleges
Median debt of graduates$21,269
Typical monthly loan payment$242 (10-year plan)
Students with Pell grants34%
Students with federal loans38%

Majors and programs at UMF

Earnings one year after graduation and median debt, by program. Click a program for details and comparisons.

Bachelor's degree programs (28)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Special Education and Teaching21$44,404—
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions12$44,132—
Business/Managerial Economics23$43,991—
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods162$41,334$21,250
Business Administration, Management and Operations23$35,668—
Psychology56$35,089$22,667
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies29$22,744$23,250
Anthropology14——
Biology24——
Computer Science8——
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management2——
English Language and Literature16——
Fine and Studio Arts12——
Geography and Cartography11——
Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences19——
Health Services/Allied Health/Health Sciences9——
History6——
International/Globalization Studies6——
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities33—$27,000
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods12——
Mathematics15——
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other9——
Natural Resources Conservation and Research2——
Philosophy and Religious Studies———
Political Science and Government15——
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions16——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas35—$18,858
Visual and Performing Arts12——

Certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Business Administration, Management and Operations———
Geography and Cartography———
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language———

Post-baccalaureate certificate programs (3)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision———
Special Education and Teaching———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas———

Master's degree programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision99$53,278—
Clinical, Counseling and Applied Psychology24——
Special Education and Teaching———
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods1——

Graduate certificate programs (4)

ProgramGraduates (2 yrs)Earnings after 1 yrMedian debt
Educational Administration and Supervision1——
Special Education and Teaching2——
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas15——
Teaching English or French as a Second or Foreign Language2——

Similar colleges in Maine

CollegeCityNet price / yrAcceptanceEarnings
Maine Maritime AcademyCastine$21,07854%$101,511
University of Maine at Presque IslePresque Isle$10,972100%$47,161
University of Maine at Fort KentFort Kent$11,16798%$56,874
University of Maine at AugustaAugusta$9,721—$44,543
University of Southern MainePortland$14,92779%$57,989
University of MaineOrono$17,22497%$59,140

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About UMF

TypePublic four-year university
LocationFarmington, ME
SettingRural (remote)
Undergraduates1,140
Student-to-faculty ratio13 to 1
AccreditorNew England Commission on Higher Education
Websiteumf.maine.edu ↗

Frequently asked questions

What is UMF's acceptance rate?

University of Maine at Farmington admits 97% of applicants. Admitted students average 1,130 on the SAT.

How much does UMF cost per year?

The full cost of attendance is $26,906 a year (tuition and fees: $11,658 in-state, $24,798 out-of-state). After grants and scholarships the average student pays $17,158 a year, and students from families earning under $30,000 pay about $13,270.

How much do UMF graduates earn?

Former students earn a median of $47,674 a year, 10 years after first enrolling — 13th of 17 similar colleges in Maine. The best-paid bachelor's program is special education and teaching ($44,404 a year after graduation).

What is UMF's graduation rate?

50% of full-time students graduate within six years, and 73% of first-year students return for a second year.