University of Maine - Farmington

  United States

Highlights: The University of Maine at Farmington offers a wide variety of majors (also called degree programs) as well as minors and a certificate program.
      
Degrees offered:
    * Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)
    * Bachelor of Fine Arts (B.F.A.)
    * Bachelor of General Studies (B.G.S.)
    * Bachelor of Science (B.S.)

Innovative Curriculum: Fewer Classes But More In-Depth Learning
Farmington operates under an innovative 4-credit system, similar to what many private liberal arts colleges use. This means that instead of taking five classes per semester, students here are expected to take four.

The beauty of this progressive curriculum is that it allows for even more in-depth learning. Raising academic expectations, engaging students in deeper thinking, and providing students even more opportunities for undergraduate research and internship opportunities.

Preparation for Professional Schools and Graduate School
Here at Farmington, we've developed individualized course "tracks" in each pre-professional area specific courses identified as ideal for meeting the entrance requirements of medical schools, law schools, and MBA programs.

From Ivy League universities to prestigious research institutions, our students are regularly accepted to some of the finest medical schools, law schools, MBA programs, and graduate schools in the nation. Those schools know from experience that UMF's rigorous liberal arts foundation and specialized pre-professional advising gives our graduates the tools necessary to flourish and succeed at their institutions.

University Attributes: For 12 years in a row, Farmington has been chosen by U.S. News & World Report as one of 'America's Best Colleges' (Top Public Liberal Arts Colleges).

Minimum Education: Bachelors

Application Process Involves:

• Essay
• In-Person Interview when Feasible
• Letters of Reference
• Online Application plus Application Assessment
• Transcript
• Written Application

University of Maine - Farmington's Mission Statement: The University of Maine at Farmington serves a statewide mission as Maine's public liberal arts college. We offer the educational experiences typically found at selective private colleges to bright and ambitious students from Maine and beyond. We are committed to the belief that a liberal education in a residential setting is the best preparation for careers and for citizenship. Because all our graduates, including those who have studied in pre-professional programs, are liberally educated, they are creative problem solvers who have learned how to learn and how to work on complex challenges with people from a variety of backgrounds and fields.

Year Founded: 1864