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Prospective 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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UMF in the News: Drew Barton, forest and fire ecologist and UMF professor of biology, shares some thoughts on early fall color as it begins to show across western Maine
September 25, 2026
As reported in the Sun Journal, fall colors are beginning to spread across western Maine, with red maples, yellowing hardwoods and other early-changing trees standing out against forests that remain largely green. Drew Barton, a forest and…
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Challenges and Success: Jodi Philippon’s (‘89) UMF Story
September 25, 2026
“I was looking for a program in which I would end up helping others in a meaningful way.” When getting ready to apply to colleges, Jodi Philippon ‘89, a Lewiston local, was already familiar with the University of…
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UMF awarded NSF grant to create Western Maine snowpack monitoring network in collaboration with Northeastern Snow STORE project
September 23, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (September 23, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington has recently been announced as a collaborator in “Snow STORE” (Science and Technology for Operations, Research, and Economic Development in Northern New England), a four-year National Science Foundation (NSF) research…
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Tyler Brown ’16: Bringing Curiosity Into the Classroom
September 21, 2026
“Bring your curiosity,” Tyler Brown ’16 tells his students at Mt. Blue High School. As a History teacher, he wants his students to do more than memorize dates and names. He puts them at the center of their own…
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Farmington, Maine USA 04938-1994
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