University of Maine at Fort Kent Acceptance Rate &
University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public four-year university in Fort Kent, Maine, enrolling about 599 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 97.92% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $51,077 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,420
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,482 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 97.92% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 599 54.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 39.44%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 42.9%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price decrease of 9.3% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 52.0%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 1,877
- Applicants (IPEDS): 539
- Room & Board: $9,546 annual estimate
University of Maine at Fort Kent: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Maine at Fort Kent, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Maine at Fort Kent?
University of Maine at Fort Kent is located in Fort Kent, ME (ZIP 04743-1292).
Is University of Maine at Fort Kent public or private?
University of Maine at Fort Kent is a Public institution.
How much does University of Maine at Fort Kent cost?
Published tuition: $9,420 in-state, $14,880 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,482.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,163 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $6,130 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $4,122 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,020 |
| $110,001+ | $11,661 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $37,680.
How hard is it to get into University of Maine at Fort Kent?
Admission rate: 97.92%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Maine at Fort Kent?
Total enrollment: 599 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 1,877 students.
Graduate enrollment: 98 students.
About 55% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Maine at Fort Kent?
150%-time completion rate: 39.44%.
First-year retention: 89.3%.
What do graduates of University of Maine at Fort Kent earn?
Median earnings: $61,217 six years after entry; $51,077 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $20,160.
14.96% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Maine at Fort Kent known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Nursing Science (146 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (17 completions)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (8 completions)
- Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration (8 completions)
- Forest Technology/Technician (7 completions)
- Behavioral Sciences (7 completions)
- Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other (6 completions)
- Public Administration (3 completions)
- Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician (2 completions)
- Computer and Information Sciences, General (1 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Maine at Fort Kent a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 97.92%; completion rate 39.44%; median earnings $51,077 at 10 years; net price $7,482. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,420
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Maine at Fort Kent was $9,420.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,482
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Maine at Fort Kent had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,482.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$29,928 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,482 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$37,680 4-Year In-State Tuition
$59,520 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$9,546 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$19,966 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$79,864 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Maine at Fort Kent.
Financial Aid by Income Level
14.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
17.54% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Maine at Fort Kent was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Maine at Fort Kent in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,575 | $17,535 | $12,695 |
| 2014 | $7,575 | $10,875 | $13,349 |
| 2015 | $7,575 | $7,575 | $13,012 |
| 2016 | $7,575 | $11,205 | $13,612 |
| 2017 | $7,965 | $12,075 | $12,228 |
| 2018 | $8,115 | $12,315 | $12,107 |
| 2019 | $8,295 | $12,585 | $11,589 |
| 2020 | $8,475 | $12,885 | $12,661 |
| 2021 | $8,505 | $12,915 | $9,214 |
| 2022 | $8,805 | $13,575 | $11,982 |
| 2023 | $9,045 | $14,325 | $10,865 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
97.92% Acceptance Rate
539 Total Applicants
534 Students Admitted
71 First-Time Students Enrolled
13.30% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Maine at Fort Kent reported total enrollment of about 599 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 27% male and 73% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (67.6%), Non-Resident Alien (12.8%), and Black or African American (7.8%). About 14.96% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 42.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
54.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Maine at Fort Kent in 2024 is 599 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,877 students. Graduate enrollment is about 98 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
89.3%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 67.6%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
23.24% 100% Completion Time
39.44% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 23.24% of students graduating from University of Maine at Fort Kent completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Nursing Science: 17% male / 83% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 53% male / 47% female
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 50% male / 50% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Maine at Fort Kent.
Return on Investment
$20,160 Median Student Debt
$51,077 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.47% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1606.66% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Maine at Fort Kent.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 13 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Nursing Science: 146 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 17 completions
3. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 8 completions
4. Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration: 8 completions
5. Forest Technology/Technician: 7 completions
6. Behavioral Sciences: 7 completions
7. Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other: 6 completions
8. Public Administration: 3 completions
9. Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician: 2 completions
Most popular programs at University of Maine at Fort Kent.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Maine at Fort Kent from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 52.0%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $8,219
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $9,029
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public institution located in Fort Kent, ME, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Nursing Science, Business Administration and Management, General, Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies. Enrollment is approximately 599 students. Student body composition includes White (67.6%), Non-Resident Alien (12.8%), Black or African American (7.8%). The admission rate is 97.92%. The 150%-time completion rate is 39.44%. Approximately 14.96% of students receive Pell Grants. About 42.9% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Fort Kent, ME 04743-1292
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Graduation Rate Considerations: The 39.44% graduation rate at University of Maine at Fort Kent falls below the national average. Prospective students should carefully consider factors such as academic preparation, support services, and career outcomes when evaluating this institution.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Maine at Fort Kent located?
University of Maine at Fort Kent is located in Fort Kent, ME.
What is University of Maine at Fort Kent's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Maine at Fort Kent is 97.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 539 applicants and 534 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Maine at Fort Kent cost?
Reported tuition is $9,420 and average net price is $7,482 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $9,546 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Maine at Fort Kent?
University of Maine at Fort Kent reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,877 students, White (67.6%), Non-Resident Alien (12.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Maine at Fort Kent?
About 42.9% of students at University of Maine at Fort Kent are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Maine at Fort Kent earn?
Median earnings are $61,217 six years after entry and $51,077 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Maine at Fort Kent?
The 150%-time completion rate is 39.4% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Maine at Fort Kent students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $20,160.
Is University of Maine at Fort Kent public or private?
University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public institution located in Fort Kent, ME.
Is University of Maine at Fort Kent an HBCU?
No. University of Maine at Fort Kent is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Maine at Fort Kent a tribal college?
No. University of Maine at Fort Kent is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Maine at Fort Kent a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of Maine at Fort Kent does not meet that proxy (reported share 3.3%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
- Maine college costs
- Maine colleges by ROI
- New England regional profile
- All state profiles
- Regional profiles
- National benchmarks
- School directory
- All schools in Maine
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.