University of Maine at Fort Kent Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5903 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1652 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1566 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #16 of 19 | In Maine |
| #5869 of 6,198 | For Ecology |
| #6512 of 6,876 | For Environmental Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 99%
- Undergraduates
- 1,357
- Graduates
- 49
- 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 | 539 | 196 | 343 |
| Admissions | 534 | 194 | 340 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 68 | 25 | 43 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 3 | 1 | 2 |
595 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
555 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 | 1078 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 73 (5%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 72 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 57 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 54 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 45 (3%) |
| Asian | 18 (1%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0.1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 2 (0.1%) |
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
- $7,888
- Students receiving aid
- 100%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,560 | $6,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,560 | $6,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $12,840 | $6,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,485 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,485 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,485 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 268 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $8,740 |
| Room charge | $4,290 |
| Meal charge | $4,450 |
University of Maine at Fort Kent majors
University of Maine at Fort Kent has granted 207 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 | 158 | |
| Behavioral Sciences | 14 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 13 | |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 7 |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 4 | |
| Forest Technology & Technician | 4 | |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 4 | |
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 3 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | 2 |
| Criminal Justice & Safety Studies | 3 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 1 | |
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 1 | |
| Public Administration | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 10 | 207 |
University of Maine at Fort Kent has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 24% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 45% | 37% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Maine at Fort Kent has published 99 scientific papers with 1,538 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Biology, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Ecology, Geography and Cartography, Geology, Botany, Engineering, Chemistry, and Paleontology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 2 | 9 |
| 1993 | 0 | 12 |
| 1994 | 0 | 10 |
| 1995 | 1 | 5 |
| 1996 | 0 | 5 |
| 1997 | 1 | 4 |
| 1998 | 0 | 3 |
| 1999 | 0 | 1 |
| 2000 | 0 | 1 |
| 2001 | 2 | 1 |
| 2002 | 3 | 3 |
| 2003 | 4 | 11 |
| 2004 | 1 | 6 |
| 2005 | 2 | 8 |
| 2006 | 0 | 3 |
| 2007 | 1 | 6 |
| 2008 | 0 | 11 |
| 2009 | 1 | 9 |
| 2010 | 1 | 17 |
| 2011 | 0 | 16 |
| 2012 | 3 | 14 |
| 2013 | 5 | 24 |
| 2014 | 2 | 42 |
| 2015 | 2 | 78 |
| 2016 | 5 | 55 |
| 2017 | 5 | 110 |
| 2018 | 10 | 122 |
| 2019 | 2 | 111 |
| 2020 | 9 | 154 |
| 2021 | 10 | 181 |
| 2022 | 3 | 153 |
| 2023 | 5 | 156 |
| 2024 | 6 | 166 |
Notable alumni
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Troy Dale Jackson
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Troy Dale Jackson is an American logger and politician from Allagash, Maine who served as president of the Maine Senate. Jackson represented Senate District 1, representing northern Aroostook County, including the towns of Fort Kent, Madawaska and Caribou. Jackson served as Senate President from 2018 to 2024.
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Kevin Loiselle
- Occupations
- basketball player
- Biography
-
Kevin Loiselle is a Canadian professional basketball player who last played for Montreal Tundra of the Basketball Super League (BSL). He played college basketball for the Dawson Blues and the Maine-Fort Kent Bengals.
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Kevin St. Jarre
- Occupations
- teachernovelist
- 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 | 108 |
| 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 |