University of Maine at Fort Kent Rankings
| Ranking | Category |
|---|---|
| #5976 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1652 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1566 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #15 of 19 | In Maine |
| #5888 of 6,226 | For Ecology |
| #6530 of 6,888 | For Environmental Science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 98%
- Undergraduates
- 1,464
- Graduates
- 98
- Male:Female Ratio
- 30:70
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor'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 98% and is among the 25% 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 | 98% | 97% | 98% |
| Applicants | 529 | 172 | 340 |
| Admissions | 518 | 167 | 334 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 65 | 28 | 37 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 2 | 2 |
292 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
591 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 | 1177 (76%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 90 (6%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 81 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 74 (5%) |
| Two or more races | 64 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 49 (3%) |
| Asian | 16 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 4 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 1 (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
- $9,731
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $7,800 | $6,000 |
| Tuition in-state | $7,800 | $6,000 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $13,260 | $6,000 |
| Fee in-district | $1,620 | |
| Fee in-state | $1,620 | |
| Fee out-of-state | $1,620 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 263 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $9,590 |
| Room charge | $5,140 |
| Meal charge | $4,450 |
University of Maine at Fort Kent majors
University of Maine at Fort Kent has granted 192 bachelor's degrees across 9 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Maine at Fort Kent.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor |
|---|---|---|
| Nursing Science | 146 | |
| Business Administration and Management, General | 2 | 15 |
| Criminal Justice & Law Enforcement Administration | 1 | 7 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 7 |
| Behavioral Sciences | 7 | |
| Forest Technology & Technician | 7 | |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 1 | 5 |
| Public Administration | 3 | |
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Services Technician | 2 | |
| Computer and Information Sciences, General | 1 | |
| Computer and Information Systems Security & Auditing & Information Assurance | 1 | |
| Grand Total | 14 | 192 |
University of Maine at Fort Kent has a graduation rate of 39%, which is among the 22% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 39% | 40% | 39% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Maine at Fort Kent has published 103 scientific papers with 1,648 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 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 | 7 | 168 |
| 2025 | 4 | 137 |
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 from 2018 to 2024. A Democrat, Jackson represented Senate District 1, representing northern Aroostook County, including the towns of Fort Kent, Madawaska and Caribou. He is currently running for governor of Maine.
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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 | 109 |
| 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 |