University of Maine at Fort Kent

country rank  1533
world rank  4942

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Founded in 1878, University of Maine at Fort Kent is a non-profit public state multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the medium town of Fort Kent (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Maine. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) is a small (uniRank enrollment range: 2,000-2,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the uniRank degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 145 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 90-100% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. UMFK also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

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University Identity

Name
Acronym UMFK
Founded 1878
Colours Green and gold

University Location

Address 23 University Drive
Fort Kent
04743-1292 Maine
United States
Tel +1 (207) 834 7500
Fax +1 (207) 834 7609

Study Areas and Degree Levels


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Yearly Tuition Range

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Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
7,500-10,000 US$
(5,500-7,400 Euro)
Not reported
International
students
10,000-12,500 US$
(7,400-9,200 Euro)
Not reported

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University Admissions

Gender Men and Women (coed)
International Students Yes, international applicants are welcome to apply for admission
Selection Type Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades
New Admission Requirements - Secondary school GPA is recommended
- Secondary school rank is recommended
- Secondary school record is recommended
- Completion of college-preparatory program is recommended
- Recommendations are recommended
- Formal demonstration of competencies is recommended
- Admission test scores are recommended
- Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) is recommended
- Other Tests (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) are neither required nor recommended
Admission Rate 90-100%
Admission Office 23 University Drive
Fort Kent 4743
(207) 834 7600
888 879 8635

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Size and Profile

Student Enrollment 2,000-2,999
Academic Staff 50-99
Control Type Public State
Entity Type Non-Profit
Academic Calendar Semesters
Campus Setting Rural
Religious Affiliation None

Carnegie Classification New

Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields
2000 Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--General
Size & Setting Four-year, very small, primarily nonresidential institution
Enrollment Profile Exclusively undergraduate four-year
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, higher part-time institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, no graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Not Classified (Exclusively Graduate Programs)

Facilities and Services

Library Yes Go to University of Maine at Fort Kent's Library
University of Maine at Fort Kent's library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2018 the library has reported 36,000 physical volumes, 23,340 physical media, 3,701 digital/electronic medium and 194 licensed digital/electronic databases.
Housing Yes
University of Maine at Fort Kent provides on-campus housing. The total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 225 students in the 2018 academic year.
Sport Facilities Yes
Financial Aids Yes
Study Abroad Yes
Distance Learning Yes
Academic Counseling Yes
Career Services Yes
Institutional Hospital Not reported

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Accreditations

Institutional Accreditation

New England Commission of Higher Education


Year of first Accreditation

1970


Other Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

  • National League for Nursing (NLN)
  • Society of American Foresters (SAF)


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Memberships and Affiliations

  • University of Maine System (UMS)
  • American Association of State Colleges and Universities (AASCU)
  • International Assembly for Collegiate Business Education (IACBE)
  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Small College Athletic Association (NSCAA)

Academic Structure

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Online Courses

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