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# University of Maine at Fort Kent

Rural Maine public university specializing in nursing and health professions with open admissions and low in-state tuition.

## Record

- **Coordinates**: 47.250389, -68.589319

### Summary

Rural Maine public university specializing in nursing and health professions with open admissions and low in-state tuition.

### Description

The University of Maine at Fort Kent in Fort Kent, Maine is a small public four-year institution with a focused mission in nursing and health professions. Situated in a rural setting, the university serves students seeking career preparation in health-related fields.

Enrollment stands at 1,406 students. In-state tuition is $7,800 annually, with out-of-state tuition at $13,260. The total cost of attendance, including room and board, is $17,390 for in-state students and $22,850 for out-of-state students. Admissions are accessible, with a 99.1% acceptance rate.

The university's focus on health professions and nursing makes it suited for students seeking direct pathways to employment in these fields. Many students benefit from the institution's lower cost structure relative to four-year alternatives and the support available for rural learners. Visit the official website at www.umfk.maine.edu/ for more information.

### Attributes

- **Unit ID**: 161,235
- **State**: ME
- **City**: Fort Kent
- **Address**: 23 University Drive
- **Zip Code**: 04743
- **Sector Group**: Public 4-Year or Above
- **Official Website**: www.umfk.maine.edu/
- **HBCU**: No
- **Tribal College**: No
- **Setting**: Rural
- **Annual In-State Tuition**: $7,800
- **Annual Out-of-State Tuition**: $13,260
- **Total Cost of Attendance (In-State)**: $17,390
- **Total Cost of Attendance (Out-of-State)**: $22,850
- **Room and Board**: $9,590
- **Total Student Enrollment**: 1,406
- **Acceptance Rate**: 99.1%
- **Endowment (End of Year)**: $20,107,000
- **Carnegie Classification**: Special Focus: Nursing
- **Research Activity Tier**: No research designation
- **Economic Mobility Index**: Opportunity Colleges and Universities – Higher Access, Higher Earnings
- **Primary Undergraduate Major**: Health Professions and Related Programs