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The University of Maine at Farmington, also referred to as UMF or UMaine Farmington, was founded in 1864. It was Maine’s first public institution of higher education. It began offering degree programs in liberal arts in 1971. Today, if continues to offer degree programs in liberal arts in addition to bachelor degrees in Arts, Fine Arts, General Studies, and Science.
The University of Maine at Farmington has the distinction of being ranked by U.S. News & World Report along with the top schools in liberal arts and comprehensive college categories for over 11 consecutive years. The university's athletic team competes in the NCAA Division III of the North Atlantic Conference and is known as the UMaine Farmington Beavers.
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Campus Location224 Main St
Farmington, ME 04938-9978
USA
Main Tel: (207) 778-7000
Web Site The campus is in a self-contained town. |
HighlightsWhere the school stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in education and teaching, mathematics, medical adminstration, and nutrition and exercise therapy.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- Large number of students.
- Good faculty-to-student ratio.
- High female/male ratio.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Study abroad option
- Distance learning available
- Part-time classes available
Degrees Awarded (in 2008-2009)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 445 | 32 |
StudentsStudent enrollment was 2,351 in 2007-2008 (2,052 full-time equivalent). About 34% of the freshmen class in 2008-2009 was male and women were 66% of the class. Undergrads are 100% of enrolled students. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen. Among freshmen students, 99% are full-time and 1% are part-time.
Tuition and Other Costs (2008-2009)| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 8,206 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 15,982 | | Room and board | $ 7,158 | | Books and supplies | $ 560 | | Other | $ 2,590 |
Financial Aid: University Of Maine At Farmington participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
Housing and MealsUniversity Of Maine At Farmington provides on-campus housing for 1,125 of its 2,052 (full-time) students (as of 2008-2009).
AthleticsThe school is in the North Atlantic Conference for major sports.
Admissions (2008-2009)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 69% | | Women | 67% | | All | 68% |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2008-2009 in parentheses) ART STUDIES (4 awarded) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (29 awarded) COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING (8 awarded) CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (3 awarded) EDUCATION AND TEACHING (177 awarded) - 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
FINE ARTS (0 awarded) LIBERAL ARTS (101 awarded) - Creative Writing
- English Language and Literature
- General Studies
- Geography
- History
- International/Global Studies
- Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies
- Political Science and Government
- Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS (5 awarded) MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION (21 awarded) - Public Health Education and Promotion
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY (33 awarded) - Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions
SCIENCE (13 awarded) - Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology/Biological Sciences
- Geology/Earth Science
THERAPY AND COUNSELING (51 awarded) Selected Careers of Interest(Based on an automated mapping of degrees popular at University Of Maine At Farmington with government-defined occupation categories.) Click occupations below for career details, including job description, studies, degree requirements, how to evaluate schools, and more.
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