University of Maine at Farmington

www.umf.maine.edu

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$8,640

2021 Average Net Price

$14,386

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.33%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

96.7%

1,569 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,878

70% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

55.5%

248 Graduates

About

University of Maine at Farmington is a higher education institution located in Franklin County, ME. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Maine at Farmington were Early Childhood Education & Teaching (42 degrees awarded), General Psychology (41 degrees), and Elementary Education & Teaching (35 degrees).

In 2021, 416 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Maine at Farmington. 73.6% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 26.4% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (365 degrees), 36.5 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (10 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Maine at Farmington is $8,640, which is $−19,865 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Maine at Farmington is $8,640, which is $−19,865 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,386.

In 2021, 92% of undergraduate students attending University of Maine at Farmington received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$8,640

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Maine at Farmington was $8,640. The cost of tuition at University of Maine at Farmington is $−19,865 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Maine at Farmington (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,386

2021 Value

0.731%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Maine at Farmington had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,386. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Maine at Farmington grew by 0.731%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Maine at Farmington (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$10,238

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Maine at Farmington was of $10,238 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 3.39% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Maine at Farmington (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

92%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

59%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

92% of undergraduate students at University of Maine at Farmington received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 3.37% with respect to 2020, when 89% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Maine at Farmington (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.33%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Maine at Farmington was 2.33%, which represents 13 out of the 557 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Maine at Farmington received 1,569 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 1.63% annual growth. Out of those 1,569 applicants, 1,517 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 96.7% acceptance rate.

There were 1,878 students enrolled at University of Maine at Farmington in 2021.

University of Maine at Farmington has an overall enrollment yield of 22.7%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

96.7%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

1,517

Accepted Out of 1,569

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Maine at Farmington was 96.7% (1,517 admissions from 1,569 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 94.6%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 1.63%, while admissions grew by 0.53%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Maine at Farmington (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Maine at Farmington had a total enrollment of 1,878 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Maine at Farmington is 1,314 students and the part-time enrollment is 564. This means that 70% of students enrolled at University of Maine at Farmington are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Maine at Farmington, both undergraduate and graduate, is 83.8% White, 3.41% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Two or More Races, 2.02% Black or African American, 0.639% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.586% Asian.

Students enrolled at University of Maine at Farmington in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.9%), followed by White Male (26.5%) and Hispanic or Latino Female (2.55%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (57.1%), followed by Two or More Races Female (9.52%) and White Male (4.76%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

70%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Maine at Farmington in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,878 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Maine at Farmington is 1,314 and the part-time enrollment is 564. This means that 70% of students enrolled at University of Maine at Farmington are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Maine at Farmington (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

66%

2021 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Maine at Farmington was 66%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), University of Maine at Farmington had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Maine at Farmington (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,573 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
64 enrolled students
Two or More Races
62 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Maine at Farmington is 83.8% White, 3.41% Hispanic or Latino, 3.3% Two or More Races, 2.02% Black or African American, 0.639% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.586% Asian. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 114 students (6.07%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 196 more women than men received degrees from University of Maine at Farmington. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Maine at Farmington is white (365 degrees awarded). There were 36.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (10 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Maine at Farmington is Early Childhood Education & Teaching (42 degrees awarded), followed by General Psychology (41 degrees) and Elementary Education & Teaching (35 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Maine at Farmington, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are English (30 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (173 degrees), and Math & Statistics (17 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Farmington are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,854,963 people), Secondary school teachers (545,384 people), Education administrators (345,796 people), Postsecondary teachers (285,443 people), and Other managers (268,023 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Maine at Farmington in 2021 are English (30 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (173 degrees), Math & Statistics (17 degrees), Psychology (41 degrees), and History (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Farmington are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Physicians, and Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents

The most specialized majors at University of Maine at Farmington are English (30 degrees awarded), EDUCATION. (173 degrees), Math & Statistics (17 degrees), Psychology (41 degrees), and History (6 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Farmington are Elementary & secondary schools (3,319,516 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (595,560 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (325,382 people), Computer Systems Design (224,719 people), and Legal services (207,871 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Maine at Farmington.

Most Common (2021)

Early Childhood Education & Teaching
42 degree-majors awarded
General Psychology
41 degree-majors awarded
Elementary Education & Teaching
35 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Maine at Farmington was Early Childhood Education & Teaching with 42 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Maine at Farmington according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

110

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

306

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 110 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Farmington, which is 0.359 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (306).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Maine at Farmington by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 9 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Farmington in General Biological Sciences, which is 0.818 times less than the 11 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 53 degrees were awarded to women at University of Maine at Farmington in Early Childhood Education & Teaching. There were no male recipients with the same degree.

Time to Complete

46%

100% Completion Time

58%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 46% of students graduating from University of Maine at Farmington completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 58% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 59% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

American Indian or Alaska Native Male

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Maine at Farmington is Male and American Indian or Alaska Native (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 5.24% of graduates (13 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
365 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
10 degrees awarded
Two or More Races
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Maine at Farmington is white (365 degrees awarded). There were 36.5 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (10 degrees).

4.81% of degree recipients (20 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
271 degrees awarded
White Male
94 degrees awarded
Two or More Races Female
7 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Maine at Farmington is white female (271 degrees awarded). There were 2.88 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (94 degrees).

Operations

University of Maine at Farmington has an endowment valued at nearly $18M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 3.86M (21.4%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, University of Maine at Farmington had a total salary expenditure of 49M. University of Maine at Farmington employs 43 Associate professors, 35 Professors and 23 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Maine at Farmington are Female Associate professor (27), Male Professor (20), and Male Associate professor (16).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maine at Farmington are: Service, with 44 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 36 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees.

Endowment

$18M

2021 Endowment

22.2%

growth from 2020

University of Maine at Farmington has an endowment valued at about $18M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Maine at Farmington grew 22.2% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $34.3M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Maine at Farmington (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$18.6M

2021 Salaries

0.891%

decline from 2020

In 2021, University of Maine at Farmington paid a median of $18.6M in salaries, which represents 37.9% of their overall expenditure ($49M) and a 0.891% decline from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$7.52M

Instructional Salaries

110

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Maine at Farmington paid a total of $7.52M to 110 employees working as instructors, which represents 40.5% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

43 Employees

Service

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

44 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Maine at Farmington were Associate professor with 43 employees, Professor with 35 employees, and Assistant professor with 23 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maine at Farmington were Service with 44 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 36 employees, and Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 28 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Female Associate professor
Male Professor
Male Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Maine at Farmington was Female Associate professor with 27 employees, Male Professor with 20 employees, and Male Associate professor with 16 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Maine at Farmington.