# University of Maine at Farmington (UMF)

Public college in Farmington, ME. IPEDS ID 161226.
Source page: https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maine-at-farmington · Data: https://educationguide.com/data/colleges/university-of-maine-at-farmington.json · Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score

## Key numbers
- Acceptance rate: 97% (Fall 2024, College Scorecard)
- Average net price after grants: $16,857 per year (AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25)
- Graduation rate (6 years): 52%; beats 24% of ME colleges and 45% nationwide
- Median earnings 10 years after starting: $44,433; beats 29% of ME colleges and 24% nationwide
- Median debt at graduation: $16,722

## Net price by family income (per year, after grants)
| Family income | Net price |
|---|---|
| 0-30k | $13,301 |
| 30-48k | $13,590 |
| 48-75k | $15,088 |
| 75-110k | $19,179 |
| 110k+ | $22,368 |

Average after grants for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, in-state. Negative values mean grants exceed cost.

## Cost to finish and years to pay back (EducationGuide calculation)
Graduates took 4.35 years on average (38% finished in 4 years; Fall 2017 entrants, IPEDS). Earnings gain = $44,433 (median earnings of former students 10 years after starting college (College Scorecard)) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024).

| 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 |

Method: https://educationguide.com/how-we-score#value

## Sticker price
- Cost of attendance: $25,822 in-state; about $38,392 out-of-state
- Tuition and fees: $11,308 in-state, $23,878 out-of-state
- Housing and meals: $10,970; books: $960

## Admissions
- SAT reading & writing: 485–605; SAT math: 510–640; ACT: not reported (25th–75th percentile, Fall 2024)
- Fall 2023: 1,306 applicants, 1,275 admitted, 230 enrolled; test scores considered but not required
- Fall 2024: acceptance 97%, ACT not reported (College Scorecard)
- Fall 2023: acceptance 98%, ACT not reported (IPEDS Admissions)

## Majors (28 bachelor's majors)
| Major | Earnings 1 yr | Earnings 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rehabilitation / Therapy Sciences | not reported | $48,191 | not reported |
| Business Administration | $29,685 | $47,757 | $24,875 |
| Psychology | $31,011 | $44,544 | $25,358 |
| Mental and Social Health Services and Allied Professions | $27,344 | $42,513 | $27,000 |
| Education (Elementary / Secondary) | $38,835 | $42,375 | $26,094 |
| Writing | not reported | $40,081 | not reported |
| Special Education | $39,458 | $39,251 | $27,000 |
| English | not reported | $35,998 | not reported |
| Environmental Science / Conservation | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Computer Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Information Technology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Education (Subject Teaching) | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Liberal Arts / General Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Biology | $33,300 | not reported | $27,000 |
| Mathematics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| International / Global Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Philosophy and Religious Studies | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geology / Earth Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Geography | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Political Science | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Sociology and Anthropology | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Visual and Performing Arts | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Studio Art | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| Business Economics | $48,263 | not reported | $22,591 |
| Management Science / Analytics | not reported | not reported | not reported |
| History | not reported | not reported | not reported |

## Major to career
- Education (Elementary / Secondary) → Elementary school teacher: median wage not reported (metro), $62,390 (ME), $63,970 (U.S.)
- Business Administration → Management analyst: median wage not reported (metro), $75,530 (ME), $101,860 (U.S.)

## Sources and years
- Net price: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; cost of attendance: AcadYr 2023-24, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; tuition: AcadYr 2024-25, reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25
- Graduation: Fall 2018 or AcadYr 2018-19 cohort (differs by institutional calendar), reported in IPEDS DCY2024-25; earnings: Treasury AY2009-10, AY2010-11 pooled cohort measured in CY2020, CY2021, inflation adjusted to 2022 dollars; debt: NSLDS FY2020, FY2021 pooled cohorts
- Major earnings (4 yr): Treasury AY2017-2018, AY2018-2019 pooled earnings cohort measured in CY2022, CY2023, inflation adjusted to 2024 dollars

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