University of Maine at Fort Kent

University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public, state school in an rural setting in Fort Kent, Maine. University of Maine at Fort Kent was founded in 1878 and now enrolls around 1,625 students a year, including 1,625 undergrads.

University of Maine at Fort Kent offers housing for up to 0 students. Most students live off campus,.

University of Maine at Fort Kent's endowment was valued at $3.055 million in 2021. The institution spends around $6,357 for each full-time student enrolled. For each full-time professor, there are about 16 undergraduates enrolled at University of Maine at Fort Kent.

2021 University of Maine at Fort Kent Admissions Facts At-a Glance
Academic Calendar	Semester
Overall Acceptance Rate	100%
Average GPA	3.2
Mean ACT score	18
Mean SAT score	975
In-State Tuition	$7,350
Out-of-State	$11,760

University of Maine at Fort Kent Regular Decision Deadline 2022

University of Maine at Fort Kent Early Admission

University of Maine at Fort Kent does not offer early decision or early action.

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University of Maine at Fort Kent Acceptance Rate

It is slightly difficult to get into University of Maine at Fort Kent. University of Maine at Fort Kent admitted 100% of all applicants in 2021. Out of 599 applications received in 2021, 598 students were offered admission.

University of Maine at Fort Kent Waitlist 2021

University of Maine at Fort Kent reports that no students were waitlisted or admitted off the waitlist in the most recent year.

How Do I Get Into University of Maine at Fort Kent?

University of Maine at Fort Kent is considered slightly difficult to get into. Every admissions committee has a different way of evaulating applicants, but most look at a combination of grades, test scoes, activities, as well as essays and recommendations. To apply to University of Maine at Fort Kent, applicants must submit the following items.

University of Maine at Fort Kent Application Requirements

Area	Required	Recommended	Required for some	Details (if any)
Written Essay or Personal Statement	√
Interview			√
Transcript of High School Record	√

GPA and Test Scores for University of Maine at Fort Kent

Admitted students have an average high school GPA of 3.2 /4.0. The mean composite SAT score is 975. The mean ACT score for University of Maine at Fort Kent students is 18.

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Does University of Maine at Fort Kent Require the ACT or SAT?

University of Maine at Fort Kent is not test optional. Test optional schools allow students to choose if they want to submit ACT or SAT scores with their applications or not.

Out of all applicants, 71% submitted the SAT. 4% submitted the ACT.

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Does University of Maine at Fort Kent Provide Student Housing?

Yes! University of Maine at Fort Kent provides on-campus housing for students.

University of Maine at Fort Kent students are active in the school's Student Nurses Organization, Student Teachers Educational Professional Society and Student Senate. Quebec City Carnival Field Trip, Scarecrow Festival, and and Spring Formal are a few of the events that the campus rallies behind each year.

Click the Student Life tab above to learn more about the student body and campus life at University of Maine at Fort Kent.

Financial Aid at University of Maine at Fort Kent

University of Maine at Fort Kent meets 77% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. First-year students that attend University of Maine at Fort Kent full-time are awarded $11,338 a year in financial aid, on average.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some financial aid is available on a first-come, first-serve basis, so fill out the FAFSA as soon as you can.. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! No one should ever pay to fill out the FREE Application for Federal Student Aid, (FAFSA), so be very wary of anyone asking you for money.

Is University of Maine at Fort Kent a Good School?

Different people have different ideas about what makes a "good" school. Acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how competitive an institution is, but they don't tell you how happy or successful students are.

Retention, graduation rates, and job placement statistics can help you understand how satisfied students are with their school experience, and how effectively an institution prepares students for careers.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Maine at Fort Kent

About 68% of students who start at University of Maine at Fort Kent come back for their second year of college. Out of the 94 students who started at University of Maine at Fort Kent as first-time freshman, 28 graduate within four years.

University of Maine at Fort Kent's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 47%. Compare this to the average six-year graduation rate for colleges and universities in the U.S., which is around 61% for public schools and 67% for private.

Job Outcomes and Student Debt

Job placement and student debt statistics for recent graduates can give you a sense of the return on investment a school offers. Within six months of graduating, 85% of graduates receive at least one full-time job offer.

The average student debt for graduates in the class of 2021 was around $26,790 per student, not including those with no debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

Based on this information, how does University of Maine at Fort Kent sound? Remember, the best school for one person may be a terrible fit for someone else! So ask yourself: Is University of Maine at Fort Kent a good school for you?

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Where is University of Maine at Fort Kent Located?

University of Maine at Fort Kent is located in the rural setting of Fort Kent, Maine.

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