Campus Vibe
Known for health sciences — close-knit campus
University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public rural institution in Fort Kent, Maine. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.
A small campus of 638 undergraduates with a 19:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.
40% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $51,077 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,865.
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News & Alerts
University of Maine at Fort Kent Launches New Data Science Minor
Starting Fall 2026, students can pursue an interdisciplinary data science minor combining CS, statistics, and domain courses.
Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27
The board of trustees approved a 3.2% tuition increase for the upcoming academic year, in line with peer institutions.
Admissions
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.
Admissions
Application Platforms
Regular Decision
Rolling
Admissions Intel
Acceptance Rate
99.1%
Trend
Yield Rate
35.0%
Financial Aid
Cost & Financial Aid
Sticker Price
Net Price by Family Income
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.
Debt & Aid Detail
Net Price Trend
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
79.1%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
Median Debt at Grad
$12,778
Campus Safety
Total Incidents (2024)
4
Peer Average
3
3-Year Trend
Emergency System
Campus security, emergency notification system
Incident Breakdown (2024)
Burglary
Aggravated Assault
Robbery
Motor Vehicle Theft
Sex Offenses
Arson
Drug Arrests
Liquor Arrests
Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).
Academics
Programs (33)
Student Life
Student Satisfaction
Retention Rate
65%
- •65% first-year retention rate
- •Active student organizations
- •Engaged campus community
Mental Health Services
Counselor Ratio
1:350
24/7 Crisis Line
Yes
Free Sessions
12 per year
Avg Wait
5 days
Walk-in hours available weekdays
Disability Services
ADA-compliant campus with ongoing accessibility improvements
Dining
Rating
★★★★☆
Score
4/5
Meal Plan
$6,200/yr
Multiple dining halls with farm-to-table options
Campus Life
Housing & Residential Life
Housing Styles
Dining
Student Body
Race & Ethnicity
Outcomes
Median Earnings After Graduation
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Bengals
History & Fun Facts
- •The institution held its first classes on September 30, 1878.
- •In 1955 the name was changed to "Fort Kent Normal School" to more precisely reflect its location.
- •The name would change three more times, beginning in 1961 to become "Fort Kent State Teachers College" and then "Fort Kent State College".
- •^ "History of the University Archived 2013-04-24 at the Wayback Machine.
Source: Wikipedia
Location & Lifestyle
Cost of Living
Housing and food costs are higher than national average
Climate (School Year)
Nearest Cities
Transit Scores
Local Economy
Getting There
Nearest Airports
Distance to Cities
Visit Planning
Suggested Itinerary
Nearby Hotels
Airport Transit
Nearby Attractions
Fort Kent State Historic Sitewalkable
Historic blockhouse from the Aroostook War
Fish River Falls
Natural waterfall and scenic area
Lonesome Pine Trails
Cross-country skiing and mountain biking trails
Transfer Admission
International Students
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