College Overview
Type: |
Public institution |
Year Founded: |
1864 |
Religious Affiliation: |
None |
Academic Calendar: |
Semester |
Undergrad Student Body: |
2,452 |
Local Setting: |
Rural |
Endowment: |
$9,391,000 |
Application Deadline: |
Rolling |
Application Fee: |
$40 |
Selectivity: |
Selective |
Tuition Costs: |
$6,044 in-state, 13,274 out-of-state |
Room & Board Costs: |
$6,164 |
Extracurricular Activites
Student Activities: |
choral groups, dance, drama/theater, literary magazine, music ensembles, radio station, student government, student newspaper, student film society, yearbook |
Student Organizations: |
58 |
Honor Societies: |
Beta 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 Organizations: |
N/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 |
Student Papers: |
(Appears as submitted by school) Farmington Flyer (monthly) |
Number of Fraternities: |
0 |
Fraternity Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Fraternity Members: |
0% |
Number of Sororities: |
0 |
Sorority Chapter Houses |
0 |
Percent Sorority Members: |
0% |
College Services
Basic: |
nonremedial tutoring, placement service, health service, health insurance |
Remedial: |
reading, math, writing, study skills |
Counseling: |
minority student, career, military, personal, veteran student, academic, older student, psychological, birth control |
Career: |
on-campus job interviews, internships, resume assistance, career/job search classes, alumni network, interest inventory, interview training |
Local Hiring Firms: |
Maine School Districts Hannaford, Unum Provident, MBNA, Maine DHS, Enterprise Rent-a-Car, citigroup, Ameriprize, U.S. Social Security Administration, Spurwink Agency, Sweetser Agency |
Library: |
Yes |
# of Library Books: |
100,464 |
Library Facilities: |
UMF is a member of two library consortiums: URSUS is the University of Maine system and includes various state and public libraries, and NELINET, an international utility for interlibrary loans. |
Museums |
UMF Art Gallery, Computer Center, Theater, New Education Building Spring 2007 |
Computers Available: |
180 |
Computers At: |
computer center/labs, residence halls, library, student center |
Wired Classrooms |
0 |
Wired Labs: |
0 |
On-Campus Wireless Network: |
Yes |
Wireless Areas: |
in all school buildings and on all school property |
Wireless Capacity: |
3,000 |
Online Registration: |
Yes |
Campus Safety: |
24-hour foot and vehicle patrols, late night transport/escort service, 24-hour emergency telephones, lighted pathways/sidewalks, controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc) |
Campus Life
Offers Housing: |
Yes |
Campus Housing: |
Yes |
Off Campus Assistance: |
Yes |
Housing Types Available: |
coed dorms (84%), women's dorms (14%), special housing for international students (1%) |
Sprinkler System: |
100% |
Fire Alarms: |
100% |
Campus Size: |
55 acres |
Nearest Airports (miles): |
Portland ME (80), Augusta ME (35) |
Nearest Train Stations(miles) |
Portland ME (80) |
Nearest Bus Stations (miles): |
Lewiston, ME (40) |
Cars Permittedt: |
Yes |
Army ROTC |
Not offered |
Navy ROTC: |
Not offered |
Airforce ROTC: |
Not offered |
Alcohol Permitted: |
Yes |
Additional Policies: |
class attendance policies set by individual instructors, honor code, hazing prohibited |
Popular Events: |
Symposium Day, Community Chorus and Orchestra Concerts, TheaterUMF Productions, Wednesday noon concerts, Visiting Writers, Diversity Day, International Students' Day |
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