by our College Data Analytics TeamFind out more about how University of Maine at Farmington ranks, how diverse it is, what majors it offers, and other essential facts below.
In its yearly rankings, College Factual analyzes over 2,000 colleges and universities to determine which ones are the best in a variety of categories, such as overall value, quality, diversity, which schools are the best for each major, and much more.
University of Maine at Farmington was awarded 2 badges in the 2026 rankings.
According to College Factual’s 2026 analysis, UMF is ranked #1,835 out of 3,449 schools in the nation that were analyzed for overall quality.
Within the state, UMF holds the #15 spot on the Best Colleges in Maine ranking.
See all of the rankings for University of Maine at Farmington.
With an acceptance rate of 97%, University of Maine at Farmington is easier to get into than many other schools. But that doesn’t mean you can slack off on your application. Make sure to treat this school like any other when submitting requested materials and documents.
About 9% of students accepted to UMF submitted their SAT scores. When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 485 and 605. Math scores were between 510 and 640.
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With a student to faculty ratio of 13 to 1, University of Maine at Farmington is about average in this regard as the nationwide rate is 15 to 1. While this does not translate directly to class size, it’s a good indicator of how much time professors will have to spend with their students on a one-on-one basis.
In addition to the student to faculty ratio, some people look at what percentage of faculty members are full-time as a sign of how much time professors will be able to spend with their students. This is because part-time teachers may not be on campus as much as their full-time counterparts.
The full-time faculty percentage at University of Maine at Farmington is 73%. This is higher than the national average of 47%.
University of Maine at Farmington has a freshmen retention rate of 79%. That’s a good sign that full-time students like the school and their professors enough to want to stick around for another year. It’s also a sign that the admissions team did a good job in choosing applicants who were a good fit for the school.
The on-time graduation rate for someone pursuing a bachelor’s degree is typically four years. This rate at UMF for first-time, full-time students is 53%, which is better than the national average of 33.3%.
Find out more about the retention and graduation rates at University of Maine at Farmington.
The current enrollment includes 1,131 undergraduates at UMF.
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The overall average net price of UMF is $16,772. The affordability of the school largely depends on your financial need since net price varies by income group. See the table below for the net price for different income groups.### Net Price by Income Group for UMF
| $0-30 K | $30K-48K | $48-75 | $75-110K | $110K + |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| $12,043 | $10,482 | $12,501 | $19,002 | $20,505 |
The net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board and other costs and subtracting financial aid. Note that the net price is typically less than the published price for a school. For more information on the sticker price of UMF, see our tuition and fees and room and board pages.
It’s not uncommon for college students to take out loans to pay for school. In fact, almost 66% of students nationwide depend at least partially on loans. At UMF, approximately 39% of students took out student loans averaging $6,146 a year. That adds up to $24,584 over four years for those students. The student loan default rate is 5.0%. This is significantly lower than the national default rate of 10.1%, which is a good sign that you’ll be able to pay back your student loans. Get more details about paying for University of Maine at Farmington.
Although some majors pay more than others, students who graduate from University of Maine at Farmington with a bachelor’s degree go on to jobs where they make an average salary of $44,433 in their early years. This is in the same neighborhood of the average college graduate’s salary of $49,219 per year. However, certain majors may produce higher-paying graduates.
See which majors at University of Maine at Farmington make the most money.
University of Maine at Farmington is a public institution found in Farmington, Maine. The rural area surrounding UMF is great for students who love a peaceful atmosphere. Get more details about the location of University of Maine at Farmington.
Contact details for University of Maine at Farmington are listed below.
| Contact Details | |
|---|---|
| Address: | 224 Main St., Farmington, ME 04938-9978 |
| Phone: | 2077787000 |
| Website: | www.umf.maine.edu |
| Facebook: | www.facebook.com/UniversityofMaineatFarmington |
| Twitter: | twitter.com/UMFPR |
In the most recent reporting year, students from 15 majors graduated from University of Maine at Farmington. The following table lists the most popular undergraduate majors along with the average salary graduates from those majors make.
| Most Popular Majors | Completions | Average Salary of Graduates |
|---|---|---|
| Multi-Disciplinary Studies | 375 | NA |
| Teacher Education Grade Specific | 80 | $34,046 |
| Educational Administration | 46 | $44,098 |
| Teacher Education Subject Specific | 32 | NA |
| General Psychology | 29 | $27,201 |
| Liberal Arts General Studies | 21 | NA |
| Writing Studies | 15 | $18,998 |
| General Biology | 14 | NA |
| Clinical & Counseling Psychology | 12 | NA |
| Managerial Economics | 11 | $36,715 |
Online learning is becoming popular at even the oldest colleges and universities in the United States. Not only are online classes great for returning adults with busy schedules, they are also frequented by a growing number of traditional students.
527 students took at least one online class at University of Maine at Farmington.
Learn more about online learning at University of Maine at Farmington.
Footnotes
*The racial-ethnic minorities count is calculated by taking the total number of students and subtracting white students, international students, and students whose race/ethnicity was unknown. This number is then divided by the total number of students at the school to obtain the racial-ethnic minorities percentage.
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