University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Remote
Degrees offered	Undergraduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	255
Student to faculty ratio	12 to 1
Acceptance rate	100%
Students retention rate	71%
On-time graduation rate	40%

Located in Fort Kent, Maine, UMFK is a public, institution that offers undergraduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that UMFK is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Maine at Fort Kent is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 12-to-1, UMFK emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at UMFK is reported to be 40%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maine state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 49%.

The student retention rate of 71% at UMFK suggests that a significant percentage of students choose to continue their studies at the institution after their first-year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

99.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,505

Cost of attendance at University of Maine at Fort Kent in 2022 for students from Maine.

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Maine's average	$10,171
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,915

Cost of attendance at University of Maine at Fort Kent in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$21,798
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at University of Maine at Fort Kent received on average $7,153 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,153

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	39	45%	$4,462	$174,027
Other Federal Grant	54	62%	$3,961	$213,870
State Grant/Scholarships	37	43%	$2,029	$75,090
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	65	75%	$4,358	$283,282
Total Grant & Scholarships	80	92%	$7,153	$572,242

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Maine at Fort Kent students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Maine at Fort Kent students is 39.8%. Female students graduated at a rate of 46.0%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 29.6%.

39.8%

white 42.4% 42 students
Mixed Race 60.0% 3 students

Athletic Associations

National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Maine at Fort Kent provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Maine at Fort Kent offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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