University Of Maine At Farmington is located in a self-contained town, in Farmington, Maine. The school is a public institution. Degree levels at University Of Maine At Farmington top out at the Bachelor's degree.
Students at the school often study mathematics and education and teaching.
The admissions department at University Of Maine At Farmington does not accept all those who apply. Most students' verbal SAT scores were in the range of 450 to 580 in 2005. A quarter of students admitted in 2005 scored 550 or higher on the math SAT.
The school's tenure system is geared toward rewarding and keeping the most valuable professors.
The school offers classes to 2,452 students (2,256 full-time equivalent).
Many students live in housing on or near campus. The school does offer meal plans to students. Students sports include formal participation in North Atlantic Conference competitions.
The school reports its educational mission is:
"The University of Maine at Farmington serves a statewide mission as Maine's public liberal arts college. We offer the educational experiences typically found at selective private colleges to bright and ambitious students from Maine and beyond. We are committed to the belief that a liberal education in a residential setting is the best preparation for careers and for citizenship. Because all our graduates, including those who have studied in pre-professional programs, are liberally educated, they are creative problem solvers who have learned how to learn and how to work on complex challenges with people from a variety of backgrounds and fields."
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Maine At Farmington
224 Main St
Farmington, ME 04938
http://www.umf.maine.edu
University Of Maine At Farmington awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 168 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, special education, early childhood education, kindergarten/preschool teaching, education of emotionally disturbed, health teaching, mental retardation education, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 94 | interdisciplinary studies, English, creative writing, history, general studies, geography, women's studies, liberal arts and humanities |
| Therapy And Counseling | 35 | psychology |
| Business And Management | 19 | business |
| Medical Adminstration | 14 | public health education |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 14 | rehabilitation |
| Science | 13 | biology, biological and biomedical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 9 | computer science |
| Art Studies | 6 | art studies |
| Mathematics | 3 | mathematics |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 2 | environmental science |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Maine At Farmington in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 377 | 27 |
In 2005, University Of Maine At Farmington had a total enrollment of 2,452 students (2,256 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 31% |
| Women | 69% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 97% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 1% |
| 18-19 | 37% |
| 20-21 | 33% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 4% |
| 30-34 | 2% |
| 35-39 | 2% |
| 40-49 | 2% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 84% |
| Massachusetts | 5% |
| New Hampshire | 5% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 70 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
University Of Maine At Farmington offers campus housing for 1,125 of its 2,256 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Farmington, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,602 | 1,190 | 74% | 572 | 48% |
| Men | 559 | 383 | 69% | 178 | 46% |
| Women | 1,043 | 807 | 77% | 394 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 580 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | recommended |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | recommended |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 91% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,531 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 12,771 |
| Room and board | $ 5,984 |
| Room charge | $ 3,200 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,784 |
| Books and supplies | $ 602 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,312 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Maine At Farmington participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 204000)
University Of Maine At Farmington has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $53,597 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 20 | $58,847 | 15 | $57,510 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 17 | $47,492 | 16 | $44,540 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $39,492 | 10 | $40,789 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $42,198 | 3 | $41,235 |
| All faculty total | academic year | 53 | $49,515 | 44 | $47,884 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | North Atlantic Conference |
| Baseball | North Atlantic Conference |
| Track | North Atlantic Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Education/Teaching Individuals - Specific Learning Disabilities
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Emotional Disturbances
Education/Teaching of Individuals with Mental Retardation
Elementary Education and Teaching
Health Teacher Education
Kindergarten/Preschool Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
Special Education and Teaching, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Creative Writing
English Language and Literature, General
General Studies
Geography
History, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities, Other
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDICAL ADMINSTRATION
Public Health Education and Promotion
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions, Other
SCIENCE
Biological and Biomedical Sciences, Other
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Maine At Farmington Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | ![]() |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| Number of students (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in mathematics (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | ![]() |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 17% | ![]() |
| % of degrees in therapy and counseling (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | ![]() |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | ![]() |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits
Grants credits for AP courses
Offers distance learning
Career counseling
Career placement services
Student employment services
On-campus day care
Remedial classes for students
Option to study abroad
Offers campus housing
Offers part-time study
On-campus library
Offers campus housing
Offers a board (meal) plan
Tenure system for quality teaching
NCAA athletic conference member
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