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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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UMF celebrates local food with 13th annual Fiddlehead Festival, May 2
April 13, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (April 13, 2026)—Time to once again celebrate local food at the 13th annual Maine Fiddlehead Festival on the University of Maine at Farmington campus, Saturday, May  2, 2026, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.  The festival highlights Maine’s dedication…
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UMF celebrates 27th annual Arts Night and Symposium Showcase and welcomes the community, April 13-15
April 08, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (April 8, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington welcomes the community to a day-long celebration of  real-world student research, innovation and creative projects with its 27th annual Arts Night and Symposium showcase, April 13 – 15, 2026. All events…
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UMF spotlights Shana Youngdahl, fiction writer and poet, as final spring Visiting Writer, April 16
April 02, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (April 2, 2026)—The University of Maine at Farmington is excited to announce Shana Youngdahl as the final reader of the 2026 spring semester schedule of its popular Visiting Writers series. Youngdahl will read from her work at 7:30 p.m.,…
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UMF presents student capstone exhibit “Beyond the Frame: Art & Design Senior Exhibition,” April 9-May 9
March 31, 2026
FARMINGTON, ME  (March 31, 2026)—Senior University of Maine at Farmington Art & Design students are presenting “Beyond the Frame: Art & Design Senior Exhibition.” The exhibit is featured in the Emery Community Arts Center Gallery from April 9-May 9, 2026. An…
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