College Search
University of Maine at Fort Kent

University of Maine at Fort Kent

Fort Kent, ME · Rural · 599 students
Common AppScorecard
$7,482
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
40%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$51,077
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
98%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) is a welcoming, close-knit institution situated directly on the Canadian border, best known for its rich French-Acadian heritage and affordable, highly personalized learning environment. Academically, the university is renowned for its premier nursing program, which consistently boasts exceptional licensure pass rates, as well as hands-on, field-based degrees in forestry, environmental studies, and cybersecurity. Campus life is characterized by a safe, supportive, and surprisingly diverse community where students thrive on outdoor recreation, taking full advantage of the world-class skiing, hiking, and canoeing in the surrounding northern Maine wilderness. This distinctive combination of a bicultural border-town setting and immersive, practical education offers adventurous students a truly unique college experience.

Wikipedia:The University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public college in Fort Kent, Maine, United States. It is the northernmost campus of the University of Maine System. It is an academic center for Acadian and French American culture and heritage, and French-speaking Mainers from throughout the state. It currently has an enrollment of 1,557 students.

Location
Fort Kent, ME, 04743-1292 · Rural campus
✈
Nearest airport from college
BGR · Bangor
169 mi away
Open in Google Maps
Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$9,420$14,880
Housing & food (on campus)$9,546$9,546
Books & supplies$1,000$1,000
Cost of attendance$24,640$30,490
Average net price$7,482Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$14,880
In-state: $9,420
Housing & food (on campus)$9,546
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$30,490
In-state: $24,640
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $7,482
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.umfk.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
University of Maine at Fort Kent’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$15,960
Housing$10,360
Books & supplies$1,000
Personal expenses$1,000
Transportation$2,100
Total published by the school$30,490
See how the in-state total ($24,640) is made up
How it’s made up · in-state, 2026-27
University of Maine at Fort Kent’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$10,110
Housing$10,360
Books & supplies$1,000
Personal expenses$1,000
Transportation$2,100
Total published by the school$24,640
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$8,163
$30–48k
$6,130
$48–75k
$4,122
$75–110k
$10,020
$110k+
$11,661
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
40%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
23%
Back for yr 2
89%
Transferred
27%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
39% graduated · 30% transferred · 1% still enrolled · 30% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$61,217
10 yrs after entry$51,077
Debt
Median at graduation$20,160
Monthly payment$214
Middle 50% owe$5.5k–$22.3k
90th percentile$28,553
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: $45,606 earned 10 yrs after entry.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
98%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

Wondering if University of Maine at Fort Kent is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search
Essay prompts

If University of Maine at Fort Kent asks for supplemental essays, the prompts are in the Common App.

The personal essay is separate: see the Common App essay prompts.

Student Body
Gender
Men 27%Women 73%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
21 : 1
Pell grant
15%
First-gen
43%
Family income
$36,734
Independent
45%
Age at entry
25.0
Part-time
45%
Race & ethnicity
White
68%
Hispanic
3%
Black
8%
Asian
2%
Two or more
4%
Non-resident
13%
Unknown
3%
Varsity sports
USCAA · EADA 2024-25
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$61,217
After 10 yrs
$51,077
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing158
Behavioral Sciences14
Business Administration, Management and Operations13
Criminal Justice and Corrections7
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management4
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities4
Biology, General3
Public Administration3
Computer and Information Sciences, General2
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions1
Type your major above to highlight and detail relevant programs.
Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$6M
Full-time faculty
52%
Faculty salary
$8,219/mo
Teaching spend
$9,029
per student
Federal loans
18%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

Wondering if University of Maine at Fort Kent is the right fit for you?

SchoolScout builds a personalized college list — reach, match, and safety schools — tailored to your profile, grades, and goals. Get financial aid estimates, scholarship guidance, and deep dives on every school.

Personalized reach / match / safety list
Financial aid & net cost estimates
Deep dives on any school
Scholarship search