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Summary
University of Maine--Fort Kent is a public institution that was founded in 1878. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,077, its setting is rural, and the campus size is 52 acres. It utilizes a semester-based academic calendar. University of Maine--Fort Kent's ranking in the 2013 edition of Best Colleges is Regional Colleges (North), 39. Its in-state tuition and fees are $7,575 (2012-13); out-of-state tuition and fees are $17,535 (2012-13).
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The University of Maine at Fort Kent is a liberal arts based university offering quality baccalaureate and associate degree programs responding to the needs of northern Maine. The UMFK academic experience provides close interaction with faculty, small classes and the use of leading technology to prepare students for lifelong learning and success as professionals and engaged citizens of a democracy. Our curriculum emphasizes the special challenges of rural communities in America. The university preserves and fosters an appreciation of the Acadian and Franco-American heritage and culture while welcoming students of all ethnic and racial heritages. We celebrate our proximity to the wonder of Maine's wilderness and the joys of outdoor sports. UMFK contributes to the economic, social and cultural development of the St. John Valley and we believe that a diverse student body enriches the learning experience of all. |
General Information
| School type | public, coed college |
| Year founded | 1878 |
| Religious affiliation | N/A |
| Academic calendar | semester |
| Setting | rural |
| 2011 Endowment | $2,460,000 |
Applying
When applying to University of Maine--Fort Kent, it's important to note the application deadline is rolling. The application fee at University of Maine--Fort Kent is $40. It is least selective, with an acceptance rate of 69.3 percent.
For more information about the tests, essays, interviews, and admissions process, visit the Applying to College knowledge center.
| Selectivity | least selective |
| Fall 2011 acceptance rate | 69.3% |
| Application deadline | rolling |
| SAT/ACT scores must be received by | N/A |
Academic Life
The student-faculty ratio at University of Maine--Fort Kent is 15:1, and the school has 59.0 percent of its classes with fewer than 20 students. The most popular majors at University of Maine--Fort Kent include: Health Professions and Related Programs; Education; Biological and Biomedical Sciences; Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services; and Social Sciences. The average freshman retention rate, an indicator of student satisfaction, is 65.8 percent.
Student Life
University of Maine--Fort Kent has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,077, with a gender distribution of 34.5 percent male students and 65.5 percent female students. At this school, 24.0 percent of the students live in college-owned, -operated, or -affiliated housing and 76.0 percent of students live off campus. University of Maine--Fort Kent is part of the NAIA athletic conference.
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| Collegiate athletic association | NAIA |
Campus Info & Services
University of Maine--Fort Kent offers a number of student services including health service and health insurance. University of Maine--Fort Kent also offers campus safety and security services like controlled dormitory access (key, security card, etc). Of the students at University of Maine--Fort Kent, 40 percent have cars on campus. Alcohol is permitted for students of legal age at University of Maine--Fort Kent.
| Students who have cars on campus | 40% |
| Health insurance offered | Yes |
| Students required to own/lease a computer | No |
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Paying for School
At University of Maine--Fort Kent, 71.3 percent of full-time undergraduates receive some kind of need-based financial aid and the average need-based scholarship or grant award is $5,990.
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| In-state tuition and fees | $7,575 (2012-13) |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $17,535 (2012-13) |
| Room and board | $7,400 (2012-13) |
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* Overview details based on 2011 data
