More selective than 12% of Maine colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $25,822. College Scorecard.
Higher than 24% of Maine colleges we cover and 45% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 29% of Maine colleges we cover and 24% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
UMF acceptance rate & admissions
Of 1,306 applicants, University of Maine at Farmington admitted 1,275 and 230 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class). The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 995–1245 on the SAT.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
UMF tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Maine residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What UMF costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Maine at Farmington took 4.3 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Maine. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $13,301 | $57,859 | 7.4 years |
| $30–48k | $13,590 | $59,116 | 7.6 years |
| $48–75k | $15,088 | $65,633 | 8.4 years |
| $75–110k | $19,179 | $83,429 | 10.7 years |
| $110k+ | $22,368 | $97,301 | 12.5 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.3 years, the average time graduates took (38% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($44,433) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $7,772 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
UMF majors, earnings & careers
University of Maine at Farmington offers 28 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Humanities & Languages · 7
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Science & Math · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 3
- Arts & Design · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
Highest-earning majors at UMF
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | $48,191 | — |
| Business Administration | $47,757 | $24,875 |
| Psychology | $44,544 | $25,358 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $42,513 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $42,375 | $26,094 |
| Writing | $40,081 | — |
| Special Education | $39,251 | $27,000 |
| English | $35,998 | — |
Quick list of all 28 majors
- Anthropology—
- Biology—
- Business Administration$47,757
- Business Economics—
- Computer Science—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)$42,375
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English$35,998
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- Geography—
- Geology / Earth Science—
- History—
- Information Technology—
- International / Global Studies—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Management Science / Analytics—
- Mathematics—
- Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions$42,513
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Philosophy and Religious Studies—
- Political Science—
- Psychology$44,544
- Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences$48,191
- Sociology and Anthropology—
- Special Education$39,251
- Studio Art—
- Visual and Performing Arts—
- Writing$40,081
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to shrink 0.4% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Farmington
2 bedrooms $1,264.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 49 inches of rain a year, 94 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: winter weather (relatively high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Franklin County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Franklin County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare UMF with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Maine by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Farmington | 97% | $16,857 | 52% | $44,433 | This school |
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | 100% | $7,035 | 52% | $40,956 | |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | 98% | $7,482 | 39% | $51,077 | |
| University of Southern Maine | 79% | $13,596 | 40% | $49,958 | |
| Maine Maritime Academy | 54% | $23,414 | 58% | $89,964 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Maine at Farmington would cost you $9,822 more per year than University of Maine at Presque Isle, on average.
- Higher sticker price at University of Maine at Farmington, mostly from more University of Maine at Presque Isle students living at home, which lowers its average (+$3,129).
- University of Maine at Presque Isle gives aided families $3,113 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Maine resident | UMF | UMPI | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $11,308 | $9,402 | +$1,906 |
| Books & supplies | $960 | $900 | +$60 |
| Housing & meals | $10,970 | $10,300 | +$670 |
| Personal & travel | $3,444 | $2,500 | +$944 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$860 | −$3,989 | +$3,129 |
| Sticker price | $25,822 | $19,113 | +$6,709 |
| Average grants | −$8,965 | −$12,078 | +$3,113 |
| You pay | $16,857 | $7,035 | +$9,822 |
“+” means UMF costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about UMF
What is the UMF acceptance rate?
University of Maine at Farmington accepts 97% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 1,275 of 1,306 applicants were admitted. The middle half of enrolled first-year students scored 995–1245 on the SAT.
How much does University of Maine at Farmington cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $25,822 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $16,857 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $13,301 and families earning $110k+ pay $22,368.
How much do UMF graduates earn?
Former University of Maine at Farmington students earn a median $44,433 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the UMF graduation rate?
52% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 73% return for their second year.
How long does a UMF degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Maine at Farmington costs about $65,633 after grants ($15,088 a year for 4.3 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $44,433 ten years after starting, $7,772 more than high school graduates in Maine ($36,661), so the cost is repaid in 8.4 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Maine at Farmington: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maine-at-farmington (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).