University of Maine at Fort Kent

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2023 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,560

2.86% growth from 2022

2023 Average Net Price

$10,736

After Financial Aid

2020 Default Rate

on Student Loans

2023 Acceptance Rate

99.1%

539 Applicants

2023 Enrolled Students

1,406

24.3% Full-Time

2023 Graduation Rate

35.9%

37 Graduates

About

University of Maine at Fort Kent is a higher education institution located in Aroostook County, ME. In 2023, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Maine at Fort Kent were Nursing School (158 degrees awarded), Behavioral Sciences (14 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (13 degrees).

In 2023, 219 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Maine at Fort Kent. 74.4% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 25.6% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (154 degrees), 10.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Maine at Fort Kent is $7,560, which is $−21,720 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Maine at Fort Kent was 0%, corresponding to 0 out of the 295 total borrowers.

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Costs

In 2023, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Maine at Fort Kent is $7,560, which is $21,720 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $10,736.

In 2023, 32% of undergraduate students attending University of Maine at Fort Kent received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 21% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,560

2023 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2023, the cost of tuition at University of Maine at Fort Kent was $7,560. The cost of tuition at University of Maine at Fort Kent is $−21,720 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($29,280).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Maine at Fort Kent (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$10,736

2023 Value

11.7%

1 Year Growth

In 2023 University of Maine at Fort Kent had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $10,736. Between 2022 and 2023, the average net price of University of Maine at Fort Kent grew by 11.7%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Maine at Fort Kent (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,694

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Maine at Fort Kent was of $7,694 in 2023. The cost of room and board decreased by 7.41% between 2022 and 2023.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Maine at Fort Kent (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

32%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

21%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

32% of undergraduate students at University of Maine at Fort Kent received financial aid through grants or loans in 2023. This represents a decline of 13.5% with respect to 2022, when 37% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Maine at Fort Kent (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2020 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2020 the default rate for borrower's at University of Maine at Fort Kent was 0%, which represents 0 out of the 295 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Maine at Fort Kent received 539 undergraduate applications in 2023, which represents a 2.28% annual growth. Out of those 539 applicants, 534 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.1% acceptance rate.

There were 1,406 students enrolled at University of Maine at Fort Kent in 2023. 76% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Maine at Fort Kent has an overall enrollment yield of 13.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.1%

Acceptance Rate in 2023

534

Accepted Out of 539

In 2023, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Maine at Fort Kent was 99.1% (534 admissions from 539 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2022, which was 99.2%. Between 2022 and 2023, the number of applicants grew by 2.28%, while admissions grew by 2.1%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Maine at Fort Kent (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

76%

Submission Percentage (2019)

100

Scores Submitted (2019)

76% of enrolled first-time students at University of Maine at Fort Kent in 2019 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Maine at Fort Kent had a total enrollment of 1,406 students in 2023. The full-time enrollment at University of Maine at Fort Kent is 342 students and the part-time enrollment is 1,064. This means that 24.3% of students enrolled at University of Maine at Fort Kent are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Maine at Fort Kent, both undergraduate and graduate, is 76.7% White, 5.19% Black or African American, 4.05% Two or More Races, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.28% Asian, 0.498% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.142% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Maine at Fort Kent in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (42.2%), followed by White Male (16.5%) and Two or More Races Female (4.62%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (54.5%), followed by Black or African American Female (22.7%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (9.09%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

24.3%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Maine at Fort Kent in 2023, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,406 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Maine at Fort Kent is 342 and the part-time enrollment is 1,064. This means that 24.3% of students enrolled at University of Maine at Fort Kent are enrolled full-time compared with 78.8% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Maine at Fort Kent (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

65%

2023 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Maine at Fort Kent was 65%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (74%), University of Maine at Fort Kent had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Maine at Fort Kent (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
1,078 enrolled students
Black or African American
73 enrolled students
Two or More Races
57 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Maine at Fort Kent is 76.7% White, 5.19% Black or African American, 4.05% Two or More Races, 3.2% Hispanic or Latino, 1.28% Asian, 0.498% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.142% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 53.2% White, 14.1% Hispanic or Latino, and 12.9% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 54 students (3.84%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2023, 107 more women than men received degrees from University of Maine at Fort Kent. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Maine at Fort Kent is white (154 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Maine at Fort Kent is Nursing School (158 degrees awarded), followed by Behavioral Sciences (14 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (13 degrees).

In 2023, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Maine at Fort Kent, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Health (160 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees), and Interdisciplinary Studies (14 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Registered nurses

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Fort Kent are Registered nurses (1,503,822 people), Other managers (208,888 people), Social workers, all other (203,602 people), Medical & health services managers (189,710 people), and Nurse practitioners & nurse midwives (157,214 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Maine at Fort Kent in 2023 are Health (160 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (14 degrees), Protective Services (11 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Fort Kent are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Podiatrists, Cardiovascular technologists and technicians, and Media and communication workers, all other

The most specialized majors at University of Maine at Fort Kent are Health (160 degrees awarded), Natural Resources & Conservation (4 degrees), Interdisciplinary Studies (14 degrees), Protective Services (11 degrees), and Public Administration and Social Service (3 degrees) (as of 2023).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Fort Kent are Elementary & secondary schools (5,586,329 people), General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (3,275,256 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (2,452,532 people), Computer Systems Design (2,343,824 people), and Construction (1,303,670 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Maine at Fort Kent.

Most Common (2023)

Nursing School
158 degrees awarded
Behavioral Sciences
14 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
13 degrees awarded

In 2023, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Maine at Fort Kent was Nursing School with 158 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Maine at Fort Kent according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2023

163

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2023

In 2023, 56 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Fort Kent, which is 0.344 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (163).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Maine at Fort Kent by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2023, 25 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Fort Kent in Nursing School, which is 0.188 times less than the 133 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2023, 133 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Fort Kent in Nursing School, which is 5.32 times more than the 25 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2023, 25% of students graduating from University of Maine at Fort Kent completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 42% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

White Female

Highest Graduation Rate (44.6%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2023 at University of Maine at Fort Kent is Female and White (44.6% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Non-resident Alien Male students have the highest graduation rate (65.7%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 0% of graduates (0 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2023)

White
154 degrees awarded
Black or African American
15 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
14 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Maine at Fort Kent is white (154 degrees awarded). There were 10.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (15 degrees).

1.83% of degree recipients (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2023)

White Female
122 degrees awarded
White Male
32 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
9 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Maine at Fort Kent is white female (122 degrees awarded). There were 3.81 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (32 degrees).

Operations

University of Maine at Fort Kent has an endowment valued at nearly $5.11M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 207k (4.05%) compared to the 4.79% average return (2.46M on 51.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2023, University of Maine at Fort Kent had a total salary expenditure of 18M. University of Maine at Fort Kent employs 13 Assistant professors, 9 Professors and 3 Lecturers. Most academics at University of Maine at Fort Kent are Male Assistant professor (7), Male Professor (6), and Female Assistant professor (6).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maine at Fort Kent are: Office and Administrative Support, with 16 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 12 employees, and Service with 12 employees.

Endowment

$5.11M

2023 Endowment

8.77%

growth from 2022

University of Maine at Fort Kent has an endowment valued at about $5.11M, as of the end of the 2023 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Maine at Fort Kent grew 8.77% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $46.3M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Maine at Fort Kent (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$6.21M

2023 Salaries

decline from 2022

In 2023, University of Maine at Fort Kent paid a median of $6.21M in salaries, which represents 34.6% of their overall expenditure ($18M) and a 3% decline from the previous year. This is compared to a 3.63% decline between 2021 and 2022, and a 1.61% decline between 2020 and 2021.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.7M (37.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2023, University of Maine at Fort Kent paid a total of $2M to 28 employees working as instructors, which represents 32.2% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $552k (3.27%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Assistant professor

Most Common Instructor

13 Employees

Office and Administrative Support

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

16 Employees

In 2023, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Maine at Fort Kent were Assistant professor with 13 employees, Professor with 9 employees, and Lecturer with 3 employees.

In 2023, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maine at Fort Kent were Office and Administrative Support with 16 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 12 employees, and Service with 12 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2023)

Male Assistant professor
Male Professor
Female Assistant professor

In 2023, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Maine at Fort Kent was Male Assistant professor with 7 employees, Male Professor with 6 employees, and Female Assistant professor with 6 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Maine at Fort Kent.

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