Farmington – the Affordable Alternative
Many families who were considering expensive private colleges or pricey big state universities are now taking an even closer look at more affordable alternatives.

And what they're finding at Farmington is that they get the best of both worlds:
A selective, nationally-recognized liberal arts college at a surprisingly affordable price.

Non-Maine residents as low as $20,132* per year
(that's tuition + mandatory fees + room & board)

It's true - a highly respected, high quality college education is still within your reach - at the University of Maine at Farmington. Now more than ever, Farmington is a smart choice.


Think About College Cost and Value
According to a recent report in the Boston Globe, “Cost, always a major factor in choosing a college, has taken on paramount importance this fall as high school seniors decide where to apply.”

"Many parents, gun-shy over plummeting retirement funds and home values, are recoiling at the prospect of a high-priced college, and are urging their children toward more affordable alternatives in what higher education specialists refer to as a 'flight to price.' "


Value – Not Low Price Alone – is the Key Factor
Value – what you actually get for your money – is what’s important. And that’s where the Farmington option becomes even more attractive.

Here, you get outstanding quality. Farmington is a selective, nationally-recognized liberal arts college. And because it is successful in keeping operating costs down, Farmington is very attractively priced.

You already know Farmington was named one of “America’s Best Colleges” 13 years in a row by U.S.News & World Report.

But perhaps more importantly, Farmington was one of just 20 colleges and universities across the nation featured in “Student Success in College: Creating Conditions That Matter,“ which identifies schools that serve as models of educational effectiveness. (This report actually surveyed Farmington students about what they thought of their college.)


Click though our Web site to find out for yourself why Farmington may be the affordable choice for you.

*New England Regional Program tuition discount for out-of-state students: If you are admitted from another New England state into a University of Maine Farmington major program that is not offered by the public institutions in your home state, you may be eligible for reduced tuition. Through the New England Regional Program, students from other New England states and Canada can apply for certain academic programs at UMF and pay reduced tuition. The academic programs that qualify for this vary by state. That's a value of more than $4,500 per year.