More selective than 12% of Maine colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
9% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose UMF over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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UMF SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, UMF is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 485 | 605 |
| SAT math | 510 | 640 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 995 | 1245 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
UMF admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 97% | 485–605 | 510–640 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 98% | 510–615 | 405–595 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is UMF compared with other Maine colleges?
UMF has the 14th-lowest acceptance rate of 16 Maine colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | University of Southern Maine | 79% | 40% | $13,596 |
| 9 | Husson University | 81% | 59% | $21,005 |
| 10 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | 84% | 66% | $27,555 |
| 11 | University of New England | 92% | 68% | $38,107 |
| 12 | Thomas College | 96% | 54% | $18,885 |
| 13 | University of Maine | 97% | 55% | $17,510 |
| 14 | University of Maine at Farmington | 97% | 52% | $16,857 |
| 15 | University of Maine at Fort Kent | 98% | 39% | $7,482 |
| 16 | University of Maine at Presque Isle | 100% | 52% | $7,035 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maine colleges →
Who enrolls at UMF
College Scorecard; IPEDS
UMF admissions questions
What is the UMF acceptance rate?
University of Maine at Farmington accepts 97% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,275 of 1,306 applicants were admitted.
Does UMF require the SAT or ACT?
University of Maine at Farmington considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 9% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores.
What SAT score do you need for UMF?
The middle 50% of University of Maine at Farmington enrolled first-year students scored 995–1245 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at UMF?
18% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (230 of 1,275).
Is UMF getting harder to get into?
University of Maine at Farmington accepted 97% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 98% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to University of Maine at Farmington overview