Start Here, Go Anywhere

This is where your path begins. Whether you plan to apply to UMF as a first-year student (freshman), transfer student, or adult learner, our admissions team will support you every step of the way, from applying until your first day on campus as a member of the Beaver family.

You Have Options

At UMF, you can go anywhere. With an support system full of people helping you find your path, your time at UMF will shape you into the person you’re meant to be.

Pick a Path and Go!

Select the student pathway that best matches you for a deeper dive into programs, academic resources, admissions requirements, and more.
Undergraduates
Transfers
Graduate & Continuing Education
Adult Learners
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Ready for Launch?

Find your academic program. Learn about support services. Meet faculty members. And explore our application process.
Whether you’re just discovering UMF or are ready to apply, you’re at the right place

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Make the Move

Why settle for the same old? If you’re ready for a change, start making the move to UMF, one of the most transfer-friendly universities in Maine. Explore program options, support services, and scholarship opportunities just for transfer students.

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Advance Your Career

If it’s time to move ahead in your career, you’ve come to the right place. Find your master’s program, learn about continuing education courses, and discover what makes UMF one of the most affordable graduate options in the Northeast.

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Finish What You Started!

About that degree you haven’t yet finished — UMF can help you take it to the finish line. In programs designed to fit your life, you’ll benefit from flexible schedules as well as in-person, online, and hybrid courses. Plus, personalized support will ensure you stay on track to success.

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A Female Student smiling for a photo outside of Purington Hall

Money Won’t Stand in Your Way

Who says you have to go into a lifetime of debt for a college degree? Not at UMF, one of the most affordable universities in the North. We offer generous financial aid, including scholarships and grants. Plus, eligible Maine residents pay no tuition or fees.

Secure Your Spot at UMF

Make it official. Join the Farmington family — it will be one of the best decisions you ever make!
#7

Regional Public College — North (U.S. News & World Report)

12:1

Our low student-to-faculty ratio means there is plenty of room for you to grow.

A Top Green College

We take sustainability seriously at UMF, which is why The Princeton Review ranks us among the greenest schools in the nation.

UMF Tuition Pledge

Maine residents who meet certain academic and financial requirements pay no tuition or fees for up to 15 credits per semester.

$13,858

Much of our average financial aid award is in the form of scholarships, grants, and work-study — all money you don’t pay back.

50%

Among our student body, approximately half are first-generation college students.

Student Life

The UMF experience doesn’t end once class lets out. You can check out a battle of the bands. Take part in a gaming marathon. Watch our Division III NCAA teams in action. Or go camping with Mainely Outdoors. When you’re a Beaver, finding ways to get involved is never a problem.

International Student?

We have resources to guide you through you educational journey.

Student Spotlights

Learn more about what awaits you at UMF by discovering what current students are accomplishing here. Their spotlights will inspire you to take action.

Meet Your Admissions Counselor

Touch base with your admissions counselor for personalized guidance and answers to all your UMF application questions!
Next Steps

Your Journey Starts Here