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University of Maine at Fort Kent, or UMFK, is a public liberal arts university. It was established in 1878 as a result of an Act signed by the governor of Maine, Selden Connor. UMFK is spread across a 54-acre campus at Fort Kent in Northern Maine. The university offers associate’s, bachelor’s, and master’s degrees in a wide range of subjects. Online education is also available through UMFK. The programs of study at the university are offered through the following academic divisions:
The University of Maine at Fort Kent's athletics department is a member of the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and the Sunrise Conference of the NAIA. The mascot of the university is a Bengal Tiger, and the athletic teams are nicknamed the Bengals. Students compete in sports including basketball, golf, soccer, skiing, and volleyball.
University Of Maine At Fort Kent is in a quiet rural area, in Fort Kent, ME. The school is classified as a public college. Students at University Of Maine At Fort Kent earn degrees up to the Bachelor's degree.
The most common major fields study at the school include education and teaching.
All qualified applicants are admitted as University Of Maine At Fort Kent offers open admission. The school attracts a fair number of students from out of state.
Some professors at University Of Maine At Fort Kent are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
The school, in 2007, had 1,269 students (952 full-time equivalent).
University Of Maine At Fort Kent makes available student meal plans. Athletic teams at the school belong to the Sunrise Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Maine At Fort Kent
23 University Drive
Fort Kent, ME 04743-1292
General Phone: (207) 834-7500
http://www.umfk.maine.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 169 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 54 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, English |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 38 | registered nursing |
| Business And Management | 14 | business, electronic commerce |
| Science | 7 | biology, biological and physical sciences |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 4 | computer support |
| Family And Social Work | 3 | public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Maine At Fort Kent in 2007:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 256 | 12 |
| Associate's degree | 33 | 1 |
In 2007, University Of Maine At Fort Kent had a total enrollment of 1,269 students (952 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 80% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 2% |
| (Foreign Students) | 16% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 16% |
| 20-21 | 14% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 17% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 4% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 51 % |
| Part-Time | 75 % |
University Of Maine At Fort Kent offers campus housing for 235 of its 952 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Fort Kent, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,753 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,443 |
| Room and board | $ 6,620 |
| Room charge | $ 3,820 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,800 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,030 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,500 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Maine At Fort Kent participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 204100)
University Of Maine At Fort Kent has a tenure system for faculty.
Tenure Status of Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Tenured | 11 | 5 |
| Non-tenured, but on tenure track | 9 | 5 |
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 4 | 7 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2007):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $67,739 | 3 | $62,551 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 6 | $51,399 | 3 | $55,617 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $46,432 | 8 | $44,605 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 24 | $53,747 | 16 | $49,834 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunrise Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
E-Commerce/Electronic Commerce
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services, Other
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Elementary Education and Teaching
Secondary Education and Teaching
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
SCIENCE
Biological and Physical Sciences
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Maine At Fort Kent Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 7% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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