The University of Maine at Farmington (UMF) is a public liberal arts college in Farmington, Maine, and part of the University of Maine System. It began as Western State Normal School in 1864, described as the state's first publicly funded normal school, and passed through several names, including Farmington State Teachers College, before joining the system and taking its current name in 1971. UMF has long been known for teacher education and is a founding member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges. About 1,600 students enrolled in fall 2024, split between undergraduate and graduate levels. Its teams, the Beavers, compete in NCAA Division III. Notable alumni include the Stanley brothers, inventors of the Stanley Steamer, and engineer John Frank Stevens. The campus is rural and first-year students are generally required to live on campus. UMF accepts the Common App and the University of Maine System application, and applying is free.
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UMF reviews the high school record, course rigor, essay and recommendations. Early Action is due December 1 and regular decision is rolling with a February 15 recommended date; applying is free.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
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224 Main St, Farmington, ME 04938, United States, Maine
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