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University Of Maine At Fort Kent is in a quiet rural area, in Fort Kent, Maine. 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.
Some professors at the school are awarded tenure, allowing the school to retain good faculty members.
University Of Maine At Fort Kent, in 2005, had 1,193 students (936 full-time equivalent).
Dorm living is common. 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
Admissions Phone: (207) 834-7601
Financial Aid Phone: (207) 834-7607
http://www.umfk.maine.edu
University Of Maine At Fort Kent awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education And Teaching | 181 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching |
| Liberal Arts | 61 | liberal arts and sciences, social services, social studies |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 22 | registered nursing |
| Science | 15 | biological and physical sciences, biology |
| Business And Management | 12 | business |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 2 | computer support |
| Family And Social Work | 1 | public administration |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Maine At Fort Kent in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 252 | 11 |
| Associate's degree | 42 | 1 |
In 2005, University Of Maine At Fort Kent had a total enrollment of 1,193 students (936 full-time equivalent).
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 71% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 0% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 26% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 0% |
| 18-19 | 22% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 23% |
| 25-29 | 18% |
| 30-34 | 5% |
| 35-39 | 4% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 84% |
| Foreign countries | 5% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| New Hampshire | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| Minnesota | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 66 % |
| Part-Time | 66 % |
University Of Maine At Fort Kent offers campus housing for 290 of its 936 (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.
Admissions Phone Number: (207) 834-7601
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 4,740 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 10,830 |
| Room and board | $ 6,302 |
| Room charge | $ 3,638 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,664 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| 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)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (207) 834-7607
University Of Maine At Fort Kent has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 7 | $58,827 | 2 | * |
| Associate professor | academic year | 7 | $47,024 | 3 | $48,144 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 7 | $41,598 | 4 | $41,019 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 22 | $48,681 | 11 | $44,428 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Sunrise Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business/Commerce, General
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
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Social Sciences, General
Social Sciences, Other
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 2% |  |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 9% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 12% | |
| % of students from other states (for open-admission colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching
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