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Your chances of getting into University of Maine at Farmington

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

96.7%
Admission Difficulty for University of Maine at Farmington
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Unavailable 
Applicant Competition Very Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at UMF is 96.7%.  Its admission rate is the 15th lowest in Maine.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into UMF and can you get accepted?

University of Maine at Farmington is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 1,517 out of the 1,569 who applied were admitted.

University of Maine at Farmington typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.15. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 23% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Can you get into UMF?

97% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Maine at Farmington you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.15 or better
  • Earn B grades in high school
  • Graduate in the top half of your high school class
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

UMF GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.15

Typical High School Grades 

B

What GPA do you need to get into University of Maine at Farmington?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into UMF are to have around a 3.15 high school GPA. You need about average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.15 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as UMF accepts 97% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at UMF is 3.15 on the 4.0 scale. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B letter grades and regularly score around 83-86 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #8 in Maine for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since UMF is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.1 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of Maine at Farmington students
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness 
4.0 3.0% Good
3.75 to 3.99 10.0% Good
3.50 to 3.74 17.0% Avg +
3.25 to 3.49 17.0% Avg +
3.00 to 3.24 20.0% Avg -
2.50 to 2.99 23.0% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 8.0% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 2.0% Low
less than 1.00 0% Low

 What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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UMF SAT Scores

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required or recommended by University of Maine at Farmington.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting SAT 

-
SAT Scores for University of Maine at Farmington
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
SAT Scores for University of Maine at Farmington
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average SAT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

UMF ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

Not Reported

Applicants Submitting ACT 

-
ACT Scores for University of Maine at Farmington
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile N/A
Math 25th Percentile N/A
Composite 25th Percentile N/A
ACT Scores for University of Maine at Farmington
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile N/A
Math 75th Percentile N/A
Composite 75th Percentile N/A
Average ACT Score N/A
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

High School Class Rank

79% of University of Maine at Farmington freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 39% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Maine at Farmington students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 12%
Top 25% of class 39%
Top 50% of class 79%
Data Source, Peterson's Data

Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Maine at Farmington admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 1,062 507 1,569
Accepted 1,034 483 1,517
Acceptance Rate 97% 95% 97%
Enrolled 243 102 345
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 24% 21% 23%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Maine at Farmington is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Maine at Farmington and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Maine at Farmington Application Requirements
Test Scores Neither required nor recommended
High School GPA Recommended
High School Class Rank Recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Required

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Maine at Farmington
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to University of Maine at Farmington often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161226 IPEDS survey data for University of Maine at Farmington.

FAQs

What is my chance of getting into University of Maine at Farmington?

97% of those who apply are granted admission to UMF. Admission competition is and the college has unavailable admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.