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University of Maine at Fort Kent

University of Maine at Fort Kent is a small, public institution located in Fort Kent, me. Founded in 1878, University of Maine at Fort Kent offers undergraduate degrees in 33 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics N/A
undergraduates 650 undergraduates
cost $8,542 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into University of Maine at Fort Kent? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are neither required nor recommended to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 99.2%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average 18
Average high school GPA 3.12
Application fee N/A
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! University of Maine at Fort Kent is known for one of its top majors: Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing. Their student-faculty ratio is 17:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
17 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Health and Medical Professions
Business and Management
Social Sciences and Psychology
Law and Legal Studies
Computer Science and Information Technology
Arts, Design, and Humanities
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies

Popular majors

Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing
Business Administration, Management and Operations
Behavioral Sciences
Criminal Justice and Corrections
Public Administration
Computer and Information Sciences, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $8,542
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,288
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,766
Cost of attendance* $21,596
Average financial aid package $10,319
Estimated cost $11,277 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $13,312
Additional expenses
Room & board $9,288
Books & supplies $1,000
Other expenses $2,766
Cost of attendance* $26,366
Average financial aid package $10,319
Estimated cost $16,047 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? University of Maine at Fort Kent has a total undergraduate enrollment of 650, with gender binary students split 26% male and 74% female.

Total enrollment

1,194

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
69%
African American %
7%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
2%
Native American %
0%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
4%
Unknown %
13%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At University of Maine at Fort Kent, students love their Student Nurses Organization. Freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 23 University Drive, Fort Kent, ME 04743-1292
phone 207-834-7500
address www.umfk.maine.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student nurses organization

Student teachers educational professional society

Student senate

Student activities board

Dorm council

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division level
Varsity sportsNo
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about University of Maine at Fort Kent to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is University of Maine at Fort Kent?

University of Maine at Fort Kent is located in Fort Kent, me.

What is the acceptance rate at University of Maine at Fort Kent? 

The acceptance rate for University of Maine at Fort Kent is 99%.

What’s the average GPA for University of Maine at Fort Kent?

The average high school GPA for University of Maine at Fort Kent students was 3.12.

How much does it cost for 4 years at University of Maine at Fort Kent?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at University of Maine at Fort Kent including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $86,384.

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