University of Maine at Farmington

If you are planning on applying to University of Maine at Farmington, there is no application fee, which means it is free to apply.

Students who submit their applications to University of Maine at Farmington for the fall semester should receive an admissions decision no later than November 15.

University of Maine at Farmington Admissions Stats at a Glance

Here is an overiew of some of University of Maine at Farmington's admissions stats.

University of Maine at Farmington 2022	Admissions Statistics
Mean Unweighted GPA	3.2
Admitted Students in Top 10% of Graduating Class	12%
Mean SAT Score	1106
Admissions Test Policy	Test Optional
Applicants Who Submit SATs	56%
Applicants Who Submit ACTs	4%
Waitlist	No

University of Maine at Farmington Application Deadlines

These are the application deadlines for University of Maine at Farmington.

Application Type	Offered	Application Deadline	Notification Deadline
Early Decision I	No	––	––
Early Decision II	––	––	––
Early Action	Yes	November 15	December 15

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Considering Applying Early to University of Maine at Farmington?

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University of Maine at Farmington does not offer early decision but does offer early action.

🗓️ The Early Action deadline is November 15. University of Maine at Farmington will release EA admissions decisions no later than December 15.

University of Maine at Farmington accepts approximately 1% of early action applicants and 95% all applicants for all deadlines. Last year, University of Maine at Farmington admitted 516 of the 516 who applied early action.

➡️ Find a list of some top colleges that accept significantly more applicants during early decision or early action than during regular admission.

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More on University of Maine at Farmington Admissions

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Transferring to University of Maine at Farmington

Transfer student admissions is moderately difficult.

For Students Waitlisted to University of Maine at Farmington

University of Maine at Farmington has not reported data for waitlisted and admitted students.

What's Most Important for Getting Into University of Maine at Farmington?

Colleges consider a range of factors when determining who to admit for their next incoming class. Each college has a different way of determining which factors are given the most weight in the admissions process. When assembling your list of schools to apply to, you may want to consider your strengths and any possible weaknesses in your application, and apply to colleges that put the most emphasis on the admissions factors where you're strong.

Admissions Factors at University of Maine at Farmington

What does University of Maine at Farmington consider during the admissions process? Take a look at the list below to see which factors are most important during the admissions process.

Admissions Factor	Level
Academic GPA	Very Important
Rigor of Secondary School Record	Very Important
Character/Personal Qualities	Important
Class Rank	Important
Application Essay	Important
Recommendation(s)	Important
Talent/Ability	Important
Alumni/ae Relations	Considered
Geographical Residence	Considered
Work Experience	Considered
Extracurricular Activities	Considered
Level of Applicant's Interest	Considered
First Generation	Considered
Interview	Considered
State Residency	Considered
Standardized Test Scores	Considered
Volunteer Work	Considered

Make sure to check with University of Maine at Farmington for more information on admission factors.

University of Maine at Farmington Application Requirements

To apply to University of Maine at Farmington, all applicants must submit the following items. Make sure to check in with University of Maine at Farmington's admissions department to confirm all application materials and requirements.

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for Some	Details (If Any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement			√
Interview		√
Other Requirements			√	Minimum 2.75 GPA for College of Education transfers, 2.5 for Health and Rehabilitation, 2.0 for all others
Transcript of High School Record			√
Letter(s) of Recommendation	1

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GPA and Testing

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What GPA Do I Need To Get Into University of Maine at Farmington?

Students admitted to University of Maine at Farmington have an average unweighted GPA of 3.2.

Out of all students that were admitted, 65% submitted a class rank. At University of Maine at Farmington 12% of students ranked in the top 10% of their graduating class in high school, 39% were in the top 25% and 79% were in the top 50%.

GPAs of Admitted Students

At University of Maine at Farmington, student GPAs fall in the following ranges.

GPA	Percent of Students
4.0 GPA	3%
3.75 and 3.99	10%
3.50 and 3.74	17%
3.25 and 3.49	17%
3.00 and 3.24	20%
2.50 and 2.9	23%
2.00 and 2.49	8%

This chart depicts the percentage of all enrolled, degree-seeking, first-time, first year (freshmen) students who had high school grade point average within the given ranges.

Note: Some schools choose not release this information. If you have any questions regarding missing numbers, be sure to reach out to University of Maine at Farmington directly.

About GPAs

Your high school grade point average (GPA) is a number that reflects your high school academic performance. A weighted GPA or an unweighted GPA are the two possible GPA scores considered by colleges.

An unweighted GPA is an average of your scores from each class on a four-point scale. Unweighted GPAs range from 4.0 to under 1.0. A weighted GPA considers your average grade and the difficulty of your classes. A weighted GPA boosts your average by adding extra points for honors or Advanced Placement courses.

Standardized Test Scores

University of Maine at Farmington considers standardized tests scores during the admissions process.

University of Maine at Farmington is test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

In 2022, 56% of University of Maine at Farmington's first-year students submitted their SAT scores with their application. 4% of admitted applicants sent ACT scores.

What is a Good SAT Score for University of Maine at Farmington?

To be competitive with other University of Maine at Farmington applicants, you should aim to score between 1003 and 1220 (or higher!) on the SAT. At University of Maine at Farmington 25% of admitted students scored higher than 1220 and 25% of scored lower than 1003, but the majority of students scored somewhere in between these two numbers.The mean composite SAT score for a University of Maine at Farmington student is 1106.

On the SAT Math Section, 25% of University of Maine at Farmington students scored 577.5 or higher and 75% of students scored 530 or higher. On the SAT Critical Reading section (formerly called the Verbal section), 25% of University of Maine at Farmington students scored 647.5 or higher, and 75% scored a 530 or higher.

What is a Good ACT Score for University of Maine at Farmington?

To be most competitive at University of Maine at Farmington, you should strive to earn between 27.25 and 28.75 on the ACT.

An ACT score of 28.75 means you fall in the 75th percentile for University of Maine at Farmington's admitted students. One out of every four students scored above a 28.75, and three out of four students scored lower than 28.75 on the ACT.

A 27.25 on the ACT is the 25th percentile for University of Maine at Farmington students. Only one out of every four students scored below 27.25.

Want To Bring Up Your ACT Score? Access ACT practice tests and study tips and see upcoming ACT test dates.

More Information on Transferring to University of Maine at Farmington

For transfer students, it is moderately difficult to get admitted to University of Maine at Farmington.

Transfer students can enroll in University of Maine at Farmington during the following terms:

• Fall Term

• Spring Term

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University of Maine at Farmington Admissions FAQs

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Can I defer my acceptance to University of Maine at Farmington?

✅ Yes, admitted students can defer their admission to University of Maine at Farmington.

Does University of Maine at Farmington accept transfer credits?

✅ University of Maine at Farmington accepts eligible transfer credits from accredited institutions. University of Maine at Farmington accepts:

• CLEP subject tests • DSST/DANTES

Does University of Maine at Farmington accept Advanced Placement (AP) or International Baccalaureate (IB) credits?

✅ University of Maine at Farmington accepts International Baccalaureate credits (IB) credits and Advanced Placement (AP) credits.

Do I have to submit test scores to University of Maine at Farmington?

❌ No, University of Maine at Farmington is test optional, so you can decide if you want to to include your standardized test scores. If you have higher than average scores, you probably want to include them. If your scores are average or below average, you it might make sense to leave them out of your application.

What is University of Maine at Farmington's acceptance rate?

✅ The acceptance rate for University of Maine at Farmington is 95%.

What is the early decision acceptance rate at University of Maine at Farmington?

❌ University of Maine at Farmington does not offer early decision.

What is the early action acceptance rate at University of Maine at Farmington?

✅ The early action acceptance rate at University of Maine at Farmington was 1% in 2021.

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