University of Maine at Fort Kent
A good fit for students who want accessible admissions and families looking for lower cost. graduation rate is below 40%. a public school with 638 students.
About This School
University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public institution located in Fort Kent, Maine with approximately 638 undergraduate students enrolled. University of Maine at Fort Kent has an open or accessible admissions process, with an acceptance rate of 99%. The average net price after financial aid is $10,865 per year. The graduation rate is 40%, and the typical graduate earns $37,700 within 10 years of enrollment.
The University of Maine at Fort Kent is a public college in Fort Kent, Maine, United States. It is the northernmost campus of the University of Maine System. It is an academic center for Acadian and French American culture and heritage, and French-speaking Mainers from throughout the state. It currently has an enrollment of 1,557 students.
The numbers tell a mixed story here: at just $10,865/year net cost and a median debt of only $12,778 at graduation, this is one of the more affordable public options you'll find anywhere. However, the 40% graduation rate and 65% freshman retention rate are real concerns — most students who start here don't finish — and median earnings of $37,700 a decade out suggest limited economic lift from the degree. Worth considering if you genuinely thrive in a small, tight-knit rural setting with strong ties to Acadian and French-Canadian culture, but go in with a clear plan and honest self-awareness about what it takes to finish.
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Will This School Pay Off?
Solid return. Earnings outpace debt, though major choice matters.
Earnings data from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. These are means across all graduates, not specific to any major.
Student Body
Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (638 undergraduates).
Contact & Location
Address
University of Maine at Fort Kent
23 University Drive
Fort Kent, ME 04743-1292
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Primary data source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Accessed via automated sync. Latest values may come from different reporting years depending on the metric.
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