Admissions & Aid
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.
Pick a Path and Go!
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
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.
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.
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.
Regional Public College — North (U.S. News & World Report)
Our low student-to-faculty ratio means there is plenty of room for you to grow.
We take sustainability seriously at UMF, which is why The Princeton Review ranks us among the greenest schools in the nation.
Maine residents who meet certain academic and financial requirements pay no tuition or fees for up to 15 credits per semester.
Much of our average financial aid award is in the form of scholarships, grants, and work-study — all money you don’t pay back.
Among our student body, approximately half are first-generation college students.
