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University of Maine at Fort Kent
Admission at University of Maine at Fort Kent is close to open (97.9%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $51,077 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Maine at Fort Kent anchors the college town of Fort Kent, ME, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 12.8% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
15% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 599 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 89.3% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Maine at Fort Kent received 539 applications and admitted 534 (99.1%), with 71 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. University of Maine at Fort Kent's 97.9% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How University of Maine at Fort Kent compares
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | Maine median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 97.9% | 81% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,420 | $23,304 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $51,077 | $48,653 | $53,781 |
Earnings data favors University of Maine at Fort Kent: $51,077 median at year ten, versus $48,653 across Maine institutions.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $9,420 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $14,880. For non-residents, University of Maine at Fort Kent's $14,880 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Enrollment sits at 599 — University of Maine at Fort Kent is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
Fewer than half of University of Maine at Fort Kent students — 39.4% — finish within six years. That number should shape how much debt feels safe.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Maine at Fort Kent?
University of Maine at Fort Kent doesn't look at test scores; its 97.9% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of Maine at Fort Kent's acceptance rate?
99.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 534 admitted from 539 applicants.
How much does University of Maine at Fort Kent cost?
In-state tuition is $9,420; out-of-state students pay $14,880. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Maine at Fort Kent graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $51,077 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Maine
- University of Maine at Farmington — 96.7% admitted
- University of Maine — 96.6% admitted
- University of Maine at Presque Isle — 99.9% admitted
- University of New England — 91.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.