University of Maine at Fort Kent: Review & Facts

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University of Maine at Fort Kent is a very small four-year, public school with 1,210 students enrolled. This school was originated in 1878 and is the only college located in Fort Kent, Maine.

Academic Offerings

Associate's degree, bachelor's degree, and master's degree are available at University of Maine at Fort Kent.

Majors
Offered
14
University of Maine at Fort Kent implements a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers choices in 14 majors. The most popular concentrations are Nursing, Business, Management, Criminal Justice, and Computer Science. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is important to know student retention and graduation rates when you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are usually a good sign. Nevertheless, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The student retention rate at University of Maine at Fort Kent is low at 59% (way below Maine average). Considering this statistic, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention
59%
Bad
The graduation rate at University of Maine at Fort Kent is low: 43%. Around 29% of the school's undergraduate students transfer to other colleges.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Maine at Fort Kent is decent -- 17:1. Find out more details about faculty and instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition price is close to the nationwide median - around $12,200 a year. The additional fees at University of Maine at Fort Kent (not included in tuition costs) are nearly $1,200; which makes it a total of $13,400 a year.

Read the details about University of Maine at Fort Kent additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate
99%
Easy
As reported in recent data, 527 applications were submitted and 523 were accepted, so it is very easy to get accepted at this school.

This college might accept your dual credits, credits for life experience, and advanced placement credits at entry.

Read more about admissions as well applicants' SAT and ACT test scores at University of Maine at Fort Kent in the Admissions and Tests report for this school.

Opportunities and Services

Dormatory
Annual Price
$4,200
Medium
University of Maine at Fort Kent offers a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Maine at Fort Kent, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade
D
Unsafe
University of Maine at Fort Kent provides on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates approximately 300 students, which provides a decent on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is relatively low, approximately $4,200 per academic year.

Based on the college crime data, University of Maine at Fort Kent appears to be a relatively dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Maine at Fort Kent Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Maine at Fort Kent
23 University Drive
Fort Kent, Maine
04743-1292, USA
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