University of Maine at Fort Kent

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Fort Kent, ME

$7,350

Avg in-state tuition

$11,760

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Maine at Fort Kent

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is a small public university located on a rural campus in Fort Kent, Maine. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,624, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The university offers 15 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 39%, and a student-faculty ratio of 16:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,350, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,760.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

100% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

68% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

39% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Considered (not required)

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Recommended

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Recommended

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

69%

Online student enrollment

16:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

79%

Unknown

Non-U.S. Citizen

Black

Hispanic

Two or more races

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

71%

Socio-economic diversity

44% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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