Certainly, cost is an important factor in choosing a college but more important than the price tag is what you actually GET for your money. The University of Maine at Farmington offers an unbeatable combination of high quality and outstanding value in one of the nicest places you could imagine sending your daughter or son to college.

A Tremendous College Value
Farmington is the state-supported version of a traditional, residential, private liberal arts college. With enrollment limited to just 2,000 students, we’re about the same size as many of New England's most selective private colleges and offer many of the same advantages, yet at a very attractive price point — providing a tremendous college education value.

National Reputation for Excellence
Over the years, the University of Maine at Farmington has earned a national reputation for excellence. In fact, in its 2008 guide, U.S.News & World Report named University of Maine at Farmington "One of America's Best Colleges" for the 11th consecutive year (1998-2008).

But perhaps more significantly, the University of Maine at Farmington is also one of just 20 colleges and universities across the nation featured in Student Success in College: Creating Conditions That Matter. The book identifies colleges and universities that serve as models of educational effectiveness.

Schools featured in the study include the University of Maine at Farmington, the University of Michigan, the University of Kansas, George Mason University, Gonzaga University, among others. Wheaton College in Massachusetts is the only other New England college profiled in the book.

Here to Help You Navigate
We understand the process for applying for financial aid can seem daunting. Please know we are here to help you. We strongly encourage you to contact our Financial Aid Office with your questions or concerns.

And please know that in applying for aid, you are not alone. More than 80% of all UMF students receive some form of financial assistance. Last year our average package for Maine residents receiving financial aid was more than $8,114. For non-Maine residents it was more than $10,700.