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Farmington, ME · Orono, ME
| University of Maine at Farmington | University of Maine | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,857/yr | $17,510/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,301/yr | $12,642/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,499 | $25,000 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,590/yr | $13,280/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,088/yr | $14,631/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,179/yr | $18,508/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,368/yr | $22,018/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $260/mo | $265/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,310/yr | $13,410/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,310/yr | $13,410/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0.2% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $960/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,630/yr | $2,270/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $25,822/yr | $27,328/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,308/yr | $13,326/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $23,878/yr | $36,756/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 23% |
| Students taking federal loans | 39% | 42% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 97% | 97% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 995–1245 | No data reported |
| SAT average | 1130 | No data reported |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,306 | 13,995 |
| Students accepted | 1,275 | 13,395 |
| Students who enrolled | 230 | 1,868 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 14% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 9% | No data reported |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 52% | 55% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 83% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,433/yr | $48,653/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $27,409–$59,145 | $33,048–$75,674 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 56% |
| White students graduating | 52% | 56% |
| Black students graduating | 45% | 22% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 43% |
| Asian students graduating | 17% | 70% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $31,513/yr | $43,124/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 71% | 75% |
| Graduate on time | 36% | 41% |
| Pell students who graduate | 44% | 42% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 44% |
| Low-income students who finish | 44% | 42% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | 26% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $37,423/yr | $47,778/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Education 36% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Psychology 11% | Business, Management & Marketing 15% · Engineering 12% · Education 8% |
| Most popular program | Education — 36% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 15% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Engineering — 12% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Education — 8% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees | Biological & Biomedical Sciences — 8% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Engineering Technologies — 7% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business/Managerial Economics — $48,263/yr | Chemical Engineering — $78,838/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.4% | 32% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,140 | 8,496 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 15 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 423 | 2,428 |
| Average professor pay | $8,643/mo | $11,425/mo |
| Full-time professors | 68% | 70% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $53,596 | $65,562 |
| Setting | Rural (remote) | Suburb (small) |
| Location | Farmington, ME | Orono, ME |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1864 | 1865 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Doctoral Universities: Very High Research Activity |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.2% | 1.9% |
| Men | 36% | 52% |
| Women | 64% | 48% |
| White students | 86% | 82% |
| Black students | 2.5% | 2% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.1% | 4.9% |
| Asian students | 0.6% | 1.6% |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 4.1% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 2.9% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 32% | 23% |
| Part-time students | 14% | 12% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.9% | 9.9% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,803/yr | $12,786/yr |
| Endowment | $17.5M | $479.3M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 705 | 3,634 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,610/yr | $6,320/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,360/yr | $6,376/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 20 meals/week | Varies by week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | Land-grant institution |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Navy |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | No |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division I-FCS |
| Football team | No | Yes |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 13 |
| Student athletes | 242 | 468 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $8.4M |
| Athletics budget | $2.1M | $22.4M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.1M | $22.4M |
| Recruiting spend | $9,264 | $435,373 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.