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University of Maine at Fort Kent

University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public university in a remote rural area with 1,357 students and a 98% acceptance rate.

Fort Kent, Maine · Public · Rural, remote · 1,357 students

Admission rate

98%

of applicants admitted

Average net price

$7,482

per year, after grants

Graduation rate

39%

within 6 years

Freshman retention

65%

return for sophomore year

Median earnings

$51,077

10 years after entry

Students

1,357

total enrollment

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education (College Scorecard and IPEDS) · data snapshot October 2, 2026 · Updated October 2, 2026

What families actually pay

Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by 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
Over $110,000$11,661

Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Biggest majors

MajorGraduates
Nursing Science146
Business Administration and Management15
Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration7
Behavioral Sciences7
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies7
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other5
Public Administration3
Computer and Information Sciences1
Show the other 1 majors
Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance1

Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Scholarships

Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.

Sports and campus life

Men’s varsity

Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor)

Women’s varsity

Basketball, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball

Faith groups

Newman Connection

Also

Study abroad

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026

The place

Setting

Rural, remote

Federal locale classification

More about the place

Nearest airport

Presque Isle International (PQI)

Nearest hub airport

General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)

Walkability

EPA walkability index 7.8 of 20

Elevation

522 ft

Time zone

Eastern

January low

-3°F

July high

76°F

Annual snowfall

99.3 in

Days at 90°F or higher

2 per year

One-bedroom fair market rent

$1,000 per month

Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026

Colleges nearby

Straight-line distance between campuses

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