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First-Year Students

A Personalized College Experience Starts Here

Whether you’re interested in the arts, sciences, business, education, or any other field, University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) offers personalized learning, hands-on opportunities, and a close-knit campus to make your college experience one-of-a-kind.

From day one, you’ll have the chance to explore new ideas, connect with dedicated faculty, and build lifelong friendships. UMF is committed to helping you succeed.

Areas of Study Student Life

Why Choose University of Maine Farmington

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A Welcoming, Tight-Knit Campus

You’ll quickly get to know your classmates and professors. UMF’s close community—rooted in Maine and New England—makes it easy to feel at home.
Explore Farmington
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Affordable and Well-Supported

UMF is committed to keeping college within reach, with most students receiving scholarships, grants, or work-study to help manage costs.
Tuition Costs & Aid
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Small Classes with Strong Faculty Support

You won’t be just a number here. With small class sizes, your professors will know your name and be there to help you succeed.
Meet the Faculty
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Real-World Experiences and Connections

Through internships, undergraduate research, community service, and study-away opportunities that expand your perspective and strengthen your resume.
Experiential Learning
71%

of first-year students return for their second year

97%

Receive Financial Aid

62%

Have classes with fewer than 20 students

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Fallon Smith ’26: Ready for the Classroom
September 04, 2026
Fallon Smith ‘26 is ready to get to work. She started her first week of school as a Math and STEM teacher at T.W. Kelly Dirigo Middle School, where she is looking forward to putting her classroom experience and…
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UMF announces retirement of Katherine Yardley, longtime dedicated faculty member, dean and co-provost of the UMF College of Education, Health and Rehabilitation
September 02, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (September 2, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington has announced that Katherine Yardley, a longtime UMF College of Education, Health and Rehabilitation faculty member, dean and co-provost who has helped lead Farmington’s academic excellence in its teacher preparation…
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Interview with Hot Radio Maine Host Hayley Smith-Rose ’14
August 27, 2026
In this alumni spotlight, Hayley Smith-Rose ’14 reflects on her time at UMF, the experiences that shaped her, and the unexpected opportunities that have helped guide her career in radio, entertainment and beyond. What drew you to UMF?…
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UMF Campus and Community Garden certified “Pollinator Friendly” by UMaine Cooperative Extension
August 12, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (August 12, 2026)—Pollinators—bees, birds, insects and more—are the powerhouse of the ecosystem, and the University of Maine at Farmington Campus and Community Garden was just certified as a Pollinator-Friendly Garden by the University of Maine Cooperative…
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Farmington, Maine USA 04938-1994
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