University of Maine-Farmington

111 South Street
Farmington, ME 04938
http://www.umf.maine.edu

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Overview
TypePublic institution
Year Founded1864
Religious AffiliationNone
Undergrad Students2,452
Endowment9,391,000
Application DeadlineRolling
Application Fee40
SelectivitySelective
Application DeadlineRolling
Tuition6,044 in-state, 13,274 out-of-state
Room/Board6,164
Services
Associated FirmsMaine School Districts Hannaford, Unum Provident, MBNA, Maine DHS, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, citigroup, Ameriprize, U.S. Social Security Administration, Spurwink Agency, Sweetser Agency
Campus Safety24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc)
Career Serviceson-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training
MuseumsUMF Art Gallery, Computer Center, Theater, New Education Building Spring 2007
Basic Servicesnonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance
MuseumsUMF Art Gallery, Computer Center, Theater, New Education Building Spring 2007
Periodical Subs610
# of Books100,464
Graduate Job Placement Statistics
within 6 months75%
within one year80%
within two yearsN/A
Campus Life
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Campus Size55 acres
College housing offeredYes
Students in college housing45%
College housing typescoed dorms (84%), women's dorms (14%), special housing for international students (1%)
Popular EventsSymposium Day, Community Chorus and Orchestra Concerts, TheaterUMF Productions, Wednesday noon concerts, Visiting Writers, Diversity Day, International Students' Day
Nearest AirportPortland ME (80), Augusta ME (35)
Nearest TrainPortland ME (80)
Army ROTCNot offered
Navy ROTCNot offered
Extracurricular
Students activitieschoral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook
Number of Organizations58
# of fraternities0
# of sororities0
Students in fraternities0%
Students in sororities0%
Student Papers(Appears as submitted by school) Farmington Flyer (monthly)
Honor SocietiesBeta Beta Beta, (Biology); Alpha Psi Omega (Theater); Kappa Gamma Psi, (Visual Performing Arts), Alpha Lambda Delta (First Year)
Religious Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) Newman Club, Campus Crusade for Christ, Religion and Philosophy Club, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship
International OrganizationsN/A
Other Organizations(Appears as submitted by school) A Capella, Alpha Phi Omega Service Committee, Alpha Psi Omega, Business and Economics Club, Campus Newspaper, Campus Newspaper, Campus Residence Council, Chess Club, College Democrats, Civil War Society, Commuter Council, Computer Club, Student Council for Exceptional Children, Dance UMF, Film Club, French Club, Geography club, Geology Club, Health Club, History Society, Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, International Club, Intramural Athletic Program, Lawn Chair Pirates, Natural Sciences Club, Otaku Club, Outing Club, Paintball Club, Political Science Club, Program Board, Psychological Wednesday Society, Rainbow Educational Alliance, Rehabilitation Club, SEA, Senior Class, Religion and Philosophy Club, Ski Industries Club, Stitch and Bitch, Student Admissions Club, Student Education Association of Maine, Table Gaming Club, Theater UMF, Tri Beta, VOX Club, Writers' Guild, WUMF, Young Republicans