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University of Maine at Farmington

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Farmington, ME

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Located in Farmington, ME, University of Maine at Farmington is a public small school with roughly 1,140 undergraduates. Admissions are not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants here -- roughly 97% of applicants get in. Among reported majors, Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions shows the strongest outcomes -- $48,191/year in median earnings four years after graduation. Most students arrange their own housing since on-campus living isn't required.

Admissions

Admit rate97%
SAT range995–1245
ACT rangeNot reported
Undergrads1,140
Yield (admits who enroll)20%
Next deadlineDec 1, 2026 (EA)

Application deadlines for Fall 2027 entry

  • Early Action: Dec 1, 2026
  • Regular Decision: Feb 15, 2027

Confirm on University of Maine at Farmington's own admissions site before you apply.

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$25,8222024-25
In-state tuition & fees$11,3082024-25
Out-of-state tuition & fees$23,8782024-25
4-year grad rate52%
Median earnings, 10yr out$44,433

Out-of-state students pay $12,570 more per year in tuition and fees (2.1x the in-state rate).

From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field. Tuition & fees are the sticker price for a full-time first-year undergrad, before financial aid, and don't include room and board.

Paying less as an out-of-state student

University of Maine at Farmington takes part in this regional program, which can cut the out-of-state rate for students from nearby states.

New England Tuition Break

Residents of the other New England states get a reduced out-of-state rate in approved majors. Which majors qualify depends on your home state.

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Paying it back

Undergrads taking federal loans39%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out65%

"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.

Majors & earnings

Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Business Administration, Management and Operations$47,757/yr
Education
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods$42,375/yr
Special Education and Teaching$39,251/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
Rhetoric and Composition/Writing Studies$40,081/yr
English Language and Literature, General$35,998/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions$48,191/yr
Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$42,513/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$44,544/yr

Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.

Campus life

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity834
Typical room charge$5,560
Typical board charge$5,204

Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.

What matters in your application

GPAConsidered, not required
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.

Frequently asked questions

What is University of Maine at Farmington's acceptance rate?

University of Maine at Farmington in Farmington, ME admits approximately 97% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.

What SAT score do I need for University of Maine at Farmington?

Admitted students at University of Maine at Farmington typically score between 995–1245 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).

How much does University of Maine at Farmington cost?

University of Maine at Farmington's total cost of attendance is reported at $25,822 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.

Does University of Maine at Farmington offer reduced tuition for out-of-state students?

Yes -- University of Maine at Farmington takes part in the New England Tuition Break, a regional program that lets qualifying out-of-state students pay less than the full out-of-state rate. Eligibility depends on your home state, and the school sets its own requirements.

What is out-of-state tuition at University of Maine at Farmington?

For 2024-25, University of Maine at Farmington's published tuition and required fees were $23,878 for out-of-state students and $11,308 for in-state students -- $12,570 more per year for out-of-state students. That's before financial aid, and room and board are extra.

When is the application deadline for University of Maine at Farmington?

University of Maine at Farmington's deadlines are Early Action Dec 1, 2026; Regular Decision Feb 15, 2027, per its own published admissions calendar.

Does University of Maine at Farmington require students to live on campus?

No -- University of Maine at Farmington doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.

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