University of Maine at Fort Kent

Non-profit

Private

Regional

Originally founded in 1878 as a teachers college, the University of Maine at Fort Kent offers undergraduate programs in behavioral science, conservation law enforcement, public safety administration, and allied health. Students can also pursue more than 10 fully online bachelor's degrees and certificates. The university's Learning Center is a comprehensive resource for students looking for academic support, including tutoring assistance, writing feedback, and personalized guidance for first-generation college students. Career coaches at the center also help connect learners with internship and work-study opportunities. All applicants must have a high school diploma or GED. While UMFK does not require prospective students to take the ACT or SAT, they must submit at least one letter of recommendation from a teacher or guidance counselor. Incoming students who plan to study on campus receive automatic consideration for Bengal Academic Scholarships. These awards, given on the basis of academic achievement, provide up to $5,000 per year to in-state, out-of-state, and transfer students.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

9% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

86% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

95% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores:
Not required or recommended
High school transcript:
Required
High school rank:
Recommended
Letter of recommendation:
Required
High school GPA:
Recommended
Open admission:
No
Completion of college prep program:
Required
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL):
Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment: Implied no

Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes

Credit for qualified life experience*: Implied no

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

Learning Environment

Students enrolledInformation not availableOnline student enrollmentStudent to faculty ratio

8:1

Student to faculty ratio

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

Programs

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Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies

Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services

Education

English Language And Literature/Letters

Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics

History

Mathematics And Statistics

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

Natural Resources And Conservation

Philosophy And Religious Studies

Physical Sciences

Psychology

Social Sciences

Visual And Performing Arts