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University of Maine at Fort Kent
- 23 University Drive
- Fort Kent, ME 04743
- OPEID College Code: 00204100
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- General Phone: (207) 834-7500
- President: Richard Cost
- Website: www.umfk.maine.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Bachelor's Degree
- Local Area: Rural
- Student Enrollment: 1,269

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered State Approved for Certification
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Focus, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Inclusive
- Enrollment Classification Exclusively Undergraduate Four-Year
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Primarily Residential
- Admission Fees N/A
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- Open Admission Policy Accepts Any Student Who Applies
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 75%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 47% | 75% | - | - |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,036 | $3,484 | - | - |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 8.5% | 5.4% | 6.4% |
| Number in Default | 17 | 8 | 8 |
| Number in Repayment | 198 | 147 | 125 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $5,753 | $5,186 | $4,740 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $13,443 | $11,756 | $10,830 |
| Books and Supplies | $1,030 | $1,000 | $900 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,620 | $6,282 | $6,302 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $6,392 | $6,282 | $5,564 |
| Other Expenses | $2,500 | $2,500 | $2,500 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $2,000 | $2,500 | $2,000 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,903 | $14,968 | $14,442 |
| Out of State | $23,593 | $21,538 | $20,532 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $15,675 | $14,968 | $13,704 |
| Out of State | $23,365 | $21,538 | $19,794 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $8,783 | $8,186 | $7,640 |
| Out of State | $16,473 | $14,756 | $13,730 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Associate | Bachelor | |
|---|---|---|
| Biological and Biomedical Sciences | ||
| Biology, Biological Sciences | - | 7 |
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| Business, Commerce | - | 13 |
| E-Commerce | - | 1 |
| Computer and Information Sciences | ||
| Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other | - | 4 |
| Education | ||
| Elementary Education | - | 99 |
| Secondary Education | - | 70 |
| English Language and Literature | ||
| English Language and Literature | - | 2 |
| Health and Clinical Professions | ||
| Nursing | - | 38 |
| Interdisciplinary Studies | ||
| Biological and Physical Sciences | - | - |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences, Liberal Studies | 33 | 6 |
| Public Administration and Social Services | ||
| Public Administration | - | 3 |
| Social Sciences | ||
| Social Sciences | - | 13 |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,269 Undergraduate: 1,269
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 419 Female: 850
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 419 Female: 850
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 738 Part-Time: 531
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 738 Part-Time: 531
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 278 | 22% |
| American Indian | 14 | 1% |
| Black | 8 | 0.6% |
| Asian | 4 | 0.3% |
| Hispanic | 10 | 0.8% |
| White | 939 | 74% |
| Unknown | 16 | 1% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 28 | 2% |
| Ages 18-19 | 203 | 16% |
| Ages 20-21 | 174 | 14% |
| Ages 22-24 | 291 | 23% |
| Ages 25-29 | 219 | 17% |
| Ages 30-34 | 92 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 89 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 115 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 53 | 4% |
| Age Over 65 | 4 | 0.3% |
| Age Uknown | 1 | 0.08% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 155 | 119 | 36 |
| Faculty Status | 74 | 41 | 33 |
| Tenured Faculty | 16 | 16 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 74 | 41 | 33 |
| Primarily Instruction | 74 | 41 | 33 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 4 | 4 | - |
| Other Professionals | 29 | 27 | 2 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 48 | 47 | 1 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 26 | 26 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 3 | 3 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 14 | 14 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $52,182 (40) | $53,747 (24) | $49,834 (16) |
| Professor | $66,182 (10) | $67,739 (7) | $62,551 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $52,805 (9) | $51,399 (6) | $55,617 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,620 (18) | $46,432 (10) | $44,605 (8) |
| Instructor | $50,000 (1) | - (-) | $50,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $39,516 (2) | $43,032 (1) | $36,000 (1) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $45,670 (1) | - (-) | $45,670 (1) |
| Lecturer | $45,670 (1) | - (-) | $45,670 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $51,820 (41) | $53,747 (24) | $49,100 (17) |
| Professor | $66,182 (10) | $67,739 (7) | $62,551 (3) |
| Associate Professor | $52,805 (9) | $51,399 (6) | $55,617 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $45,620 (18) | $46,432 (10) | $44,605 (8) |
| Instructor | $50,000 (1) | - (-) | $50,000 (1) |
| Lecturer | $38,800 (3) | $43,032 (1) | $36,684 (2) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 108 | 59 | 49 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 108 | 59 | 49 |
| Basketball | 30 | 15 | 15 |
| Golf | 7 | 7 | - |
| Skiing | 13 | 4 | 9 |
| Soccer | 43 | 27 | 16 |
| Cross Country | 7 | 6 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 8 | - | 8 |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $8,342 | $5,371 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $1,100 | $1,600 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Basketball | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Golf | 1 | 1 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Skiing | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
| Soccer | 5 | 3 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Volleyball | 1 | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 51%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 75%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 44% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 46% |
| Female | 43% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | - |
| Black | 100% |
| White | 48% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 24% |
| 5 Years | 30% |
| 6 Years | 40% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 1 | - |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 4 | 3 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 2 | - |
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