- Acceptance rate: 97% for fall 2024
- SAT, middle 50%: 485–605 reading and writing, 510–640 math
- Average net price: $15,383 a year (2022–23)
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University of Maine at Farmington reported an acceptance rate of 97% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Maine at Farmington reviews each application.
University of Maine at Farmington GPA requirements
University of Maine at Farmington doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Maine at Farmington hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Maine at Farmington acceptance rate
University of Maine at Farmington admitted 1,447 of 1,496 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 97%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Maine at Farmington is a public 4-year university in Farmington, Maine, with 1,677 undergraduates.
SAT and ACT scores
Scores of the first-year students who entered University of Maine at Farmington in fall 2024 and submitted them. Half of them scored between the 25th and 75th percentiles:
| Test | 25th percentile | Median | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAT Reading and Writing | 485 | 550 | 605 |
| SAT Math | 510 | 580 | 640 |
The U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard estimates an average SAT score of 1130 for admitted students.
Admission requirements
What University of Maine at Farmington looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Required |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Considered if submitted |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Considered if submitted |
AP credit
University of Maine at Farmington awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It doesn't award credit for life experience.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $15,383 a year at University of Maine at Farmington in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Is it easy to get into the University of Maine at Farmington?
For most prepared students, yes: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Maine at Farmington admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Maine at Farmington?
It's one factor among several: University of Maine at Farmington requires high school record, college preparatory program, recommendations, essay or personal statement and demonstration of competencies. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, test scores, other tests, work experience and legacy status if you send them. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Is a 3.0 GPA good enough for the University of Maine at Farmington?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Maine at Farmington admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Do you need SAT or ACT scores to apply to the University of Maine at Farmington?
No. University of Maine at Farmington is test optional: it considers SAT or ACT scores if you send them, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. Of its fall 2024 first-year students, 9% sent SAT scores.
What are the University of Maine at Farmington's SAT score ranges?
The middle 50% of University of Maine at Farmington's fall 2024 first-year students who sent scores had SAT 485–605 in reading and writing and 510–640 in math, according to what the college reported to the U.S. Department of Education. A quarter scored below that range.
What is the acceptance rate at the University of Maine at Farmington?
University of Maine at Farmington's acceptance rate was 97% for fall 2024: it admitted 1,447 of 1,496 first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
What GPA does the University of Maine at Farmington look for?
University of Maine at Farmington doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
Does the University of Maine at Farmington give credit for AP exams?
Yes. University of Maine at Farmington awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
How much does the University of Maine at Farmington cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $15,383 a year at University of Maine at Farmington in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Does it matter at the University of Maine at Farmington if a parent went there?
Yes. University of Maine at Farmington considers whether a parent or other relative attended, though it isn't required, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of Maine at FarmingtonU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
- College Scorecard dataAverage SAT: an estimate by the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard (June 10, 2026 release).
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