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University of Maine - Fort Kent

23 University Drive, Fort Kent, ME 04743

Website: University of Maine - Fort Kent

University of Maine - Fort Kent School Description

The University of Maine at Fort Kent is a liberal arts based university offering quality baccalaureate and associate degree programs responding to the needs of northern Maine. The UMFK academic experience provides close interaction with faculty, small classes and the use of leading technology to prepare students for lifelong learning and success as professionals and engaged citizens of a democracy.

Our curriculum emphasizes the special challenges of rural communities in America. The university preserves and fosters an appreciation of the Acadian and Franco-American heritage and culture while welcoming students of all ethnic and racial heritages. We celebrate our proximity to the wonder of Maine's wilderness and the joys of outdoor sports. UMFK contributes to the economic, social and cultural development of the St. John Valley and we believe that a diverse student body enriches the learning experience of all. In addition, the University of Maine at Fort Kent joins the University of Maine at Machias and the University of Maine at Presque Isle working in a consortium with the goal of maximizing efficiencies of operation while enhancing educational quality and opportunity for all those served by the three campus communities.

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University of Maine - Fort Kent

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The University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK), founded in 1878, is a public liberal arts university serving 1339 students in Fort Kent, Maine during 2008–2009. It is a member of the University of Maine System. The campus also bears an official name in French, Université du Maine à Fort Kent, in recognition of the strong Franco-American heritage in this region of the state.

The school offers undergraduate degree programs in the areas of Arts and Humanities, Education, Natural and Behavioral Sciences, and Nursing and was listed among U.S. News & World Report's "America's Best Colleges 2009."

History

In 1878 Maine governor Selden Connor signed an act establishing a teacher's school in the northern border region of the state (then known as the Madawaska territory) in an effort to Americanize the French settlers of the area. This became known as the Madawaska Training School. In 1955 the name was changed to Fort Kent Normal School to more accurately reflect its location. The name would change three more times, beginning in 1961 to become Fort Kent State Teachers College, then Fort Kent State College, and finally the University of Maine at Fort Kent in 1970.

Fiddlers Jamboree

UMFK has for many years been host to an annual Fiddlers Jamboree where it is often standing-room-only as hundreds of people gather to hear more than 40 fiddlers, guitarists, banjo pickers, drummers and accordion players from both sides of the U.S./Canadian border. The event draws members of the New Brunswick Fiddlers’ Hall of Fame, and is an important complement to the Acadian Archives at UMFK.

Academics

The University of Maine at Fort Kent has a Carnegie Classification of Baccalaureate College. Its academic programs are structured within four divisions: Arts and Humanities, Education, Natural and Behavioral Sciences, and Nursing. The school continues to expand its offerings, its newest including Electronic Commerce, and Information Assurance and Security. UMFK serves as the center of Franco-American study in the state.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Rural Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,193
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
78%
Athletic Programs:
Unavailable
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 13,443
Students Receiving Aid:
86%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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University of Maine - Fort Kent Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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University of Maine - Fort Kent Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 78%
Part-Time 22%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 95%
Other 4%
African-American 1%
Hispanic 0%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 91%
Out-of-State 9%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Maine 91%
Massachusetts 2%
New Jersey 0%
New Hampshire 0%
Connecticut 0%
Percent of Students International: 22%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 25%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

University of Maine - Fort Kent Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,753 $ 13,443  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 5,100 $ 12,780  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 653 $ 653  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,135 52%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 950 43%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 1,220 78%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,496 50%  
Any Aid:
   86%  

University of Maine - Fort Kent Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00

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