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About University of Maine at Fort Kent

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University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public liberal arts college in Fort Kent, ME, known for its open access admissions, health sciences focus, and small public college. With an acceptance rate of 99%, University of Maine at Fort Kent is accessible for most qualified applicants, typically enrolling around 57 students each year. University of Maine at Fort Kent is test optional; submitting a strong score can strengthen an application, though it is not required for consideration. University of Maine at Fort Kent offers merit scholarships regardless of financial need, with awards averaging $6,249 per year; the sticker price of $25,535 may look very different from what your family actually pays.

Admissions

University of Maine at Fort Kent acceptance rate and admitted student profile

accessible for most qualified applicants

99%
Overall Accept Rate

Application Strategy

Strategy tips for applying to University of Maine at Fort Kent

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Application Strategy
UMFK sits on the Maine-Canada border and has a strong francophone community, so if you speak French or have any connection to Franco-American or Acadian culture, mention it explicitly in your application materials because the school genuinely values that cultural tie.
Application Strategy
UMFK offers both on-campus and fully online degree programs, so be clear in your application about which format you are pursuing since campus life in Fort Kent is a very specific rural experience that the school wants students to be intentional about choosing.

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Financial Aid & Cost

What University of Maine at Fort Kent actually costs your family

Average net prices by income bracket from College Scorecard data.

Family IncomeSticker PriceEst. Net Cost / yr
0-30k~$26k/yr$8.2k
30k-48k~$26k/yr$6.1k
48k-75k~$26k/yr$4.1k
75k-110k~$26k/yr$10.0k
110k+~$26k/yr$11.7k

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Outcomes & Campus

Student outcomes and campus profile

40%
6-Year Graduation Rate
$61k
Median Earnings (6 yrs)
16:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
732
Undergrad Enrollment
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