University of Maine at Farmington
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How strong are the academics at University of Maine at Farmington?

Let's cover class sizes, graduation rates, and outcomes.

13:1
Student to faculty ratio
20
Average class size
36%
4-year grad rate

Class Sizes

Class sizes likely stayed the same for you through high school. You'll find that college is much different. Some of the largest universities have classes that can seat hundreds of students in giant lecture halls. Conversely, as they progress and their focus narrows, higher-level courses can sometimes have just a handful of students.

UMaine Farmington has an average student-to-faculty ratio of 13:1. The typical school is 14:1. While this ratio is important, what’s more important is how big a typical class is.

Class Sizes
2-9
17
10-19
87
20-29
82
30-39
15
40-49
1

Honors Programs

University of Maine at Farmington has an honors program and/or honors college. Specifics of these programs vary, but benefits of being in an Honors Program might include priority registration, being part of a tight-knit community, and accessing unique learning opportunities.

Learn more about honors options on UMaine Farmington's website.

Outcomes

It’s critical to understand a school’s outcomes to understand if your four (or more) years at the school will be worth it. Here are some key statistics about the outcomes of students who enroll at University of Maine at Farmington:

73%
First-year retention rate
36%
4-year grad rate
52%
6-year grad rate

Majors

Many students choose a school largely based on the what they want to study. The are University of Maine at Farmington's most popular majors, ranked by how many people graduated with the concentration in the most recent year:

Elementary Education and Teaching
Early Childhood Education and Teaching
Psychology, General
General Studies
Creative Writing
10.8
15.84
20.88
25.92
30.96
36

The Full List

Major Graduates
Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Biology/Biological Sciences, General 14
Business
  • Business/Managerial Economics 10
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 6
  • Actuarial Science 3
  • Actuarial Science 2
  • Organizational Leadership 1
  • Business/Managerial Economics 1
Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Computer Science 7
  • Web/Multimedia Management and Webmaster 2
Education
  • Elementary Education and Teaching 36
  • Early Childhood Education and Teaching 30
  • Secondary Education and Teaching 13
  • English/Language Arts Teacher Education 12
  • Education/Teaching of Individuals in Early Childhood Special Education Programs 5
  • Special Education and Teaching, General 4
  • Health Teacher Education 3
  • Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education 2
  • Foreign Language Teacher Education 2
English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Creative Writing 15
  • English Language and Literature, General 4
  • English Language and Literature, General 3
Health Professions And Related Programs
  • Rehabilitation Science 9
  • Health and Wellness, General 9
  • Community Health Services/Liaison/Counseling 0
History
  • History, General 4
Liberal Arts And Sciences
  • General Studies 21
Mathematics And Statistics
  • Mathematics, General 4
  • Mathematics, General 3
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
  • Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other 4
  • International/Globalization Studies 1
Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Environmental Studies 0
  • Environmental Science 0
Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Philosophy and Religious Studies, General 0
Physical Sciences
  • Geological and Earth Sciences/Geosciences, Other 9
Psychology
  • Psychology, General 28
  • Psychology, General 1
Social Sciences
  • Political Science and Government, General 8
  • Geography, Other 7
  • Anthropology, General 3
  • Anthropology, General 1
  • Political Science and Government, General 1
Visual And Performing Arts
  • Visual and Performing Arts, General 6
  • Art/Art Studies, General 6
  • Intermedia/Multimedia 1
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