Average

Score: 50/100

Overall (traditional)

Outcome Rating

47/100 · earnings-weighted

University of Maine at Fort Kent

4-Year Public

📍 Fort Kent, Maine 04743

🌐 www.umfk.maine.edu/

University of Maine at Fort Kent — acceptance rate 99%, tuition $7,560 in-state, $12,840 out-of-state

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Rating Context: ⚠️ Limited Data Available. Some metrics for this institution are incomplete or unavailable, which may affect the overall grade. Consider researching this school directly for the most current information.

Suggested Focus: For this type of institution, we recommend prioritizing the Outcomes Score (C+) which measures graduation and job placement rates — the most relevant metrics for career programs.
Graduation Rate: 40%

Outcomes

C+

60/100

Affordability

C+

63/100

Resources

39/100

Experience

65/100

Prestige

22/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

1,406

Total Enrollment

40%

Graduation Rate

65%

Retention Rate

19.0:1

Student-Faculty Ratio

99%

Acceptance Rate

$10,736

Avg Net Price

🏠 Housing Market Near University of Maine at Fort Kent ▼

13% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

Avg Home Value

$198,931

Avg Monthly Rent

$1,188

1-Year Change

+6.2%

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Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at University of Maine at Fort Kent, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$51,077

Median earnings 10 yrs after entry

$61,217

Median earnings 6 yrs after entry

$20,160

Median debt at graduation

39.4%

Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)

15%

Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 39% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 46th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ME wage index 0.89). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at University of Maine at Fort Kent

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major	1 yr after	4 yrs after	vs. national	Rank (pay)	Rank (wage-adj.)	Median debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing	$71,551	$82,677	-7%	#625 of 966	#490	$21,125

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

For parents & investors

The University of Maine at Fort Kent Town Property Report

Avg home value near campus: $198,931
Avg rent near campus: $1,188/mo — vs ~$477/mo campus room rate
Top nearby ZIP by cap rate: 04743 (4.7% cap, Fort Kent)

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🏆 Where University of Maine at Fort Kent Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

#20

Nursing Science

of 27 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category	In-State	Out-of-State
Tuition	$7,560	$12,840
Room	$4,290
Board	$4,450
Total Cost (On-Campus)	$21,577	$26,857

Financial Aid

100%

Receive Any Aid

47%

Receive Pell Grants

51%

Take Out Loans

$10,736

Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income	Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000	$6,655
$30,001 - $48,000	$9,350
$48,001 - $75,000	$11,580
$75,001 - $110,000	$14,945
$110,001+	$15,699

Programs & Career Paths

Top Degree Programs

Programs ranked by number of degrees awarded annually.

Nursing Science 146 grads/yr Business Administration and Management, General 17 grads/yr Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 8 grads/yr Criminal Justice/Law Enforcement Administration 8 grads/yr Forest Technology/Technician 7 grads/yr Behavioral Sciences 7 grads/yr Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other 6 grads/yr Public Administration 3 grads/yr Psychiatric/Mental Health Services Technician 2 grads/yr Hospital and Health Care Facilities Administration/Management 1 grads/yr Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance 1 grads/yr Computer and Information Sciences, General 1 grads/yr

Related Career Paths

Careers that graduates from University of Maine at Fort Kent's top programs commonly pursue.

Nurse practitioners

$129k/yr 320,400 jobs

Registered nurses

$94k/yr 3,391,000 jobs

Nursing instructors and teachers, postsecondary

$80k/yr 91,600 jobs

Chief executives

$206k/yr 309,400 jobs

Compensation and benefits managers

$140k/yr 20,900 jobs

Human resources managers

$140k/yr 221,900 jobs

Sales managers

$138k/yr 619,500 jobs

Managers, all other

$137k/yr 1,333,700 jobs

Student Demographics

1,406

Total Students

70%

Women

25%

Traditional Age (18-24)

13%

Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 77%

Hispanic 3%

Black 5%

Asian 1%

Two or More 4%

Non-Resident 5%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 50%

Off-Campus (Renters) 13%

With Family 38%

🏘️ Rental Demand: ~176 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 18%

Hybrid (Some Online) 42%

Fully Online 39%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 25%

25-64 (Adult) 27%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at University of Maine at Fort Kent?

University of Maine at Fort Kent has an acceptance rate of 99%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.

How much does it cost to attend University of Maine at Fort Kent?

Tuition at University of Maine at Fort Kent is $7,560 for in-state students and $12,840 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $10,736.

What is the graduation rate at University of Maine at Fort Kent?

The graduation rate at University of Maine at Fort Kent is 40%. This graduation rate is below average. Consider factors like program type and student demographics when evaluating.

Is University of Maine at Fort Kent a good school?

University of Maine at Fort Kent has a Repit College Score of 50/100 (Grade: C). Our rating evaluates five key factors:

Outcomes (C+): Graduation and retention rates
Affordability (C+): Net cost and financial aid access
Resources (D): Class sizes and selectivity
Experience (B): Campus life and learning format
Prestige (F): Reputation and recognition

Note: As a smaller institution, we recommend focusing on the Outcomes score when evaluating this school.

How many students attend University of Maine at Fort Kent?

University of Maine at Fort Kent has a total enrollment of 1,406 students.

Is there rental demand near University of Maine at Fort Kent?

Yes! Approximately 13% of students at University of Maine at Fort Kent live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 176 students who need rental housing near campus.

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