University of Maine, Farmington
Overview
Type of school:
Public institution
Year founded:
1864
Affiliation:
None
Academic calendar:
Semester
Undergraduate student body:
2,424
Environment:
Rural
Endowment:
N/A
Admissions
Address
111 South Street
Farmington, ME 04938
Website
http://www.farmington.edu
Admissions E-mail
umfadmit@maine.edu
QuickFacts
Selectivity:
Selective
Average high school GPA:
3.2
Send application by:
Rolling
Admissions Contact Information
Admissions director:
Dr. Brandon Lagana
Admissions office telephone:
(207) 778-7050
Fall 2008 Admissions Deadlines
Regular decision
Send application by:
Rolling
Decision sent by:
Accept offer by:
No set date
Early decision
Not offered
Early action
Send application by:
December 15
Decision sent by:
January 15
Application fee:
$40
Is the fee refundable?
No
Can fee be waived for students with financial need?
Yes
Does school have a waiting list?
No
Can admission be deferred?
Yes
Accepted application formats:
Applications on floppy disks:
No
Applications via E-mail:
Yes
Electronic application:
http://www.farmington.edu/admissions
Tuition deposit:
$250 (Refundable by May 1)
Room deposit:
N/A (Refundable)
Admissions Requirements
High school completion requirement:
High school diploma is required and GED is accepted
General college-preparatory program:
Required
Distribution of high school units required and/or recommended*
| |
Units Required |
Units Recommended |
| English |
4 |
4 |
| Mathematics |
3 |
4 |
| Science |
2 |
3 |
| Lab |
2 |
3 |
| Foreign language |
2 |
3 |
| Social studies |
2 |
3 |
| History |
N/A |
N/A |
| Academic electives |
N/A |
3 |
| Total academic units |
15 |
19 |
*One unit equals one year of study or its equivalent.
Campus visit:
Recommended
Admissions interview:
Recommended
Off-campus interview:
May be arranged
Does the college use SAT or ACT scores in admissions
decisions for first-time, first-year applicants?
Yes
SAT/ACT requirements:
Neither SAT nor ACT required.
SAT/ACT scores must be received by:
N/A
Tests accepted for Fall 2008 entering class:
N/A
SAT Subject Test scores must be received by:
N/A
Open admission policy?
No
What is the relative importance of specific academic factors in
admission decisions?
Rigor of secondary school record:
Very important
Class rank:
Very important
Academic GPA:
Important
Standardized test scores:
Not considered
Application essay:
Important
Recommendation:
Important
What is the relative importance of specific nonacademic factors
in admission decisions?
Interview:
Important
Extracurricular activities:
Important
Talent/ability:
Important
Character/personal qualities:
Important
First generation:
Considered
Alumni/ae relation:
Considered
Geographical residence:
Considered
State residency:
Not considered
Religious affiliation/commitment:
Not considered
Racial/ethnic status:
Considered
Volunteer work:
Important
Work experience:
Important
Level of applicant's interest:
Considered
2006-2007 Admissions Statistics
Selectivity:
Selective
Overall acceptance rate:
72%
Early-decision acceptance rate:
N/A
Early-action acceptance rate:
97%
Acceptance rate (excluding early-action and early-decision
students):
64%
Total applicants:
1,719
Total acceptances:
1,244
Total freshman enrollment:
546
Proportion of freshman enrolled from early action and early
decision:
40%
Male applicants:
608
Male acceptances:
406
Male freshman enrollment:
172
Female applicants:
1,111
Female acceptances:
838
Female freshman enrollment:
374
Out-of-state freshmen:
24%
Qualified applicants offered a place on waiting list:
N/A
Applicants accepting a place on waiting list:
N/A
Students enrolled from waiting list:
N/A
2006-2007 Freshman Class Profile
Top 10 percent of high school class:
11%
Top 25 percent of high school class:
41%
Top 50 percent of high school class:
80%
First-year students submitting high school class standing:
80%
Average high school GPA:
3.2
First-year students submitting GPA:
N/A
First-year students submitting SAT scores:
88%
SAT scores (25/75 percentile):
Critical Reading:
460 – 580
Math:
440 – 560
Combined:
900 – 1140
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
SAT Critical Reading |
SAT Math |
| 700-800 |
2.7% |
1.1% |
| 600-699 |
15.1% |
10.5% |
| 500-599 |
41.3% |
35.9% |
| 400-499 |
33.2% |
41.0% |
| 300-399 |
6.9% |
0.8% |
| 200-299 |
0.8% |
10.7% |
First-year students submitting ACT scores:
N/A
ACT scores (25/75 percentile):
English:
N/A
Math:
N/A
Composite:
N/A
Percent of first-time, first-year students enrolled in Fall 2006 with
scores in each range:
| |
ACT Composite |
ACT English |
ACT Math |
| 30-36 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 24-29 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 18-23 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 12-17 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| 6-11 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
| Below 6 |
N/A |
N/A |
N/A |
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