Campus & Student Life at University of Maine at Farmington

Home to about 1,582 undergraduates in 2020, UMaine Farmington is a small, public university located in Farmington, Maine. This is a great opportunity for those who would thrive in a charming, small-town atmosphere. Should you tire of the campus however, UMaine Farmington offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by UMaine Farmington can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our UMaine Farmington Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

UMaine Farmington Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 12.0% of the student population at UMaine Farmington. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit UMaine Farmington Disability Services.

UMaine Farmington for the Military

While not a "service academy", UMaine Farmington does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit UMaine Farmington Veteran Services . For more information, check out our UMaine Farmington for Veterans Guide.

UMaine Farmington offers On-Campus Day Care

For students with young families, UMaine Farmington does offer some day care. Programs like this are often in very high demand, so be sure to inquire as soon as you can.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Maine at Farmington

UMaine Farmington offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Maine at Farmington

UMaine Farmington has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,582 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 1,414 (89.4%). Part-time attendance was 168 (10.6%).

University of Maine at Farmington is Ranked #2,607 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, UMaine Farmington is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank UMaine Farmington #2607 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at UMaine Farmington by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the UMaine Farmington Diversity Guide.

University of Maine at Farmington Competes in the NCAA

UMaine Farmington has a total of 238 student athletes, 110 men and 128 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Maine at Farmington Athletics