University of Maine at Fort Kent Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5828 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1642 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1557 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 19 | In Maine |
| #5810 of 6,082 | For Ecology |
| #6500 of 6,798 | For Environmental Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 1,194
- Graduates
- 16
- Male:Female Ratio
- 29:71
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- www.umfk.edu
University of Maine at Fort Kent Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Maine at Fort Kent has an acceptance rate of 99% and is among the 24% of the easiest universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 99% | 99% | 99% |
| Applicants | 527 | 179 | 348 |
| Admissions | 523 | 177 | 346 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 49 | 22 | 27 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 8 | 2 | 6 |
294 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
487 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
Admissions requirements
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school record | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Recommendations | Neither required nor recommended |
| SAT/ACT | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
| TOEFL | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 926 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Nonresident Alien | 67 (6%) |
| Black or African American | 54 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 49 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 46 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 44 (4%) |
| Asian | 15 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0.2%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $8,920
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,350 | $7,350 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,350 | $7,350 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,120 | $12,120 |
| Fee in-district | $1,455 | $1,455 |
| Fee in-state | $1,455 | $1,455 |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,455 | $1,455 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 224 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,610 |
| Room charge | $4,160 |
| Meal charge | $4,450 |
University of Maine at Fort Kent majors
University of Maine at Fort Kent has granted 221 bachelor's degrees across 10 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Maine at Fort Kent.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 169 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 27 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 7 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 6 |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 3 | 1 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 3 | |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 2 | |
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 2 | |
| Environmental Studies | 1 | |
| Forest Technology & Technician | 1 | |
| Public Administration | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 10 | 221 |
University of Maine at Fort Kent has a graduation rate of 37%, which is among the 20% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 37% | 35% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Maine at Fort Kent has published 94 scientific papers with 1,075 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Botany, Geology, Paleontology, Chemistry, and Engineering.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 0 | 0 |
| 1992 | 2 | 9 |
| 1993 | 0 | 10 |
| 1994 | 0 | 10 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 0 | 4 |
| 1998 | 0 | 2 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 | 3 | 6 |
| 2004 | 1 | 5 |
| 2005 | 2 | 7 |
| 2006 | 0 | 2 |
| 2007 | 1 | 2 |
| 2008 | 0 | 4 |
| 2009 | 1 | 4 |
| 2010 | 1 | 11 |
| 2011 | 0 | 12 |
| 2012 | 3 | 13 |
| 2013 | 3 | 17 |
| 2014 | 4 | 24 |
| 2015 | 2 | 74 |
| 2016 | 5 | 39 |
| 2017 | 5 | 72 |
| 2018 | 10 | 75 |
| 2019 | 2 | 83 |
| 2020 | 9 | 124 |
| 2021 | 11 | 146 |
| 2022 | 3 | 131 |
| 2023 | 6 | 133 |
Notable alumni
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Troy Dale Jackson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Troy Dale Jackson is an American logger and politician from Allagash, Maine serving as president of the Maine Senate. Jackson represents Senate District 1, representing northern Aroostook County, including the towns of Fort Kent, Madawaska and Caribou. Jackson has served as Senate President since 2018.
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Kevin Loiselle
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kevin Loiselle is a Canadian professional basketball player. In 2017 he was selected to participate in the Indonesian Basketball League All-Star game in the 2017 season.
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Kevin St. Jarre
- Occupations
- novelistteacher
- Biography
-
Kevin St. Jarre is an American teacher, author, and former soldier.
General info
| Alternative names | UMFK |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1878 |
| Colors | green, gold |
| Academic calendar | Semesters |
| Total FTE staff | 102 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 23 University Drive Fort Kent, Maine, 04743-1292 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 4,000 |
| Phone | 207834750020783 |