246 Main Street
Farmington, ME 04938

Maine's public liberal arts college, the University of Maine Farmington is part of the public state college system of Maine. The other colleges in the system are: University of Maine Orono, University of Maine at Augusta, University of Maine at Ft. Kent, University of Maine at Machias, University of Maine at Presque Isle, the University of Southern Maine and Maine Law School. The University of Maine System was established in 1968 with the goal of providing accessible and affordable learning opportunities, as well as to improve the quality of life in Maine. In addition to the universities and outreach centers, the University of Maine system has 75 local ITV sites for distance learners. The University of Maine Farmington is Maine's first public institution of higher learning. Established in 1864, the college has a long history of liberal arts education in the state.

The University of Maine Farmington enrolls approximately 2,000 students per year and is known as a school that provides rigorous study and preparation for students especially wanting to continue their education in graduate school. Recognized by U.S. News and World Report as one of the nation's top colleges for 11 consecutive years, the University of Maine Farmington is no stranger to national recognition. The National Survey of Student Engagement also calls the University of Maine Farmington one of the 20 top schools that foster student success. The University of Maine Farmington offers 39 majors for Bachelor's degrees.

Community involvement is important at the University of Maine Farmington. The students at the school participate in a wide variety of community service projects. As well the faculty and staff serve on boards, volunteer fire departments and also volunteer their time in a variety of ways to the local community. Recreation opportunities abound on and around the University of Maine Farmington campus. The school is located in ski country, so those who enjoy winter sports such as snow boarding or skiing, love the winter months.

Quick Facts:

The University of Maine Farmington is a founding member of The Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges, an exclusive group of 25 colleges in the country committed to providing a superior liberal arts and sciences education.

More than 65 percent of the student population at the University of Maine Farmington are women. About 80 percent of the student body hail from Maine. The rest of the majority of students come from neighboring New Jersey, Massachusetts, New York and New Hampshire.

The University of Maine Farmington Beavers compete in intercollegiate sports and there are 16 teams.

The average class size at the University of Maine Farmington is 19 and the average student to teacher ratio is 15:1.

Approximately 80 percent of the students at the University of Maine Farmington receive some form of financial aid. The average package is over $8,400.

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