FARMINGTON — The University of Maine at Farmington has received national recognition for the seventeenth year by U.S. News & World Report as one of the “Best Colleges” for 2015. The national rankings, released on Tuesday, Sept. 9, 2014, named UMF number five in the Top Public Regional Colleges category and number 18 in the ranking of both public and private Regional Colleges in the North.
In addition to being included in the top U.S. News rankings since 1998, UMF has also been named a “Best Bang for the Buck” baccalaureate college by Washington Monthly magazine 2014.
According to their website, the Washington Monthly guide ranks colleges based on the economic value students receive per dollar, and asks the question, “Are you getting the most for your money?” The bang for the buck feature was added to Washington Monthly’s rankings in response to the federal government’s interest in a rating system that shows what colleges are offering the best value to students and taxpayers.
“We’re so pleased to receive these highly-respected accolades,” said Kathryn A. Foster, UMF president. “UMF prides itself on creating a vibrant community of learners preparing for a productive future and results like these annual rankings highlight our success.”
The 2015 U.S. News & World Report rankings include more than 1,360 accredited four-year colleges and universities throughout the country. The rankings are based on data from multiple sources including the U.S. News statistical survey and information provided by the U.S. Department of Education’s National Center for Education Statistics.
Of the total national colleges included in the U.S. News & World Report ranking, 364 Regional Colleges are assessed in four geographic regions: North, South, Midwest and West. UMF’s region includes all six New England states plus New York; New Jersey; Pennsylvania; Maryland; Delaware; and Washington, D.C. The colleges and universities in each category are ranked against their peer group in each geographic area.
