Campus & Student Life at University of Maine at Fort Kent

Home to about 1,624 undergraduates in 2020, University of Maine at Fort Kent is a small, public university located in Fort Kent, Maine. Students who enjoy the peace and quiet of country life may thrive in this rural setting. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Maine at Fort Kent offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Maine at Fort Kent can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Maine at Fort Kent Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Maine at Fort Kent Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 6.0% of the student population at University of Maine at Fort Kent. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Maine at Fort Kent Disability Services.

University of Maine at Fort Kent for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Maine at Fort Kent does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Maine at Fort Kent Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Maine at Fort Kent for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Maine at Fort Kent

University of Maine at Fort Kent offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Maine at Fort Kent

University of Maine at Fort Kent has a comparatively small, student body. There were 1,624 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 526 (32.4%). Part-time attendance was 1,098 (67.6%).

University of Maine at Fort Kent is Ranked #2,354 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Maine at Fort Kent is less diverse than average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Maine at Fort Kent #2354 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Maine at Fort Kent by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Maine at Fort Kent Diversity Guide.

University of Maine at Fort Kent Competes in the NSCAA

University of Maine at Fort Kent has a total of 70 student athletes, 39 men and 31 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Maine at Fort Kent Athletics