University of Maine at Fort Kent

Personalized. Adventurous. Affordable.

Being adventurous doesn’t always mean hiking the North Maine Woods (of course, you can do that here). It’s also about empowering yourself with the right knowledge and skills to achieve your goals. At UMFK, you’ll do just that with the help of career-focused academics, real-world learning, and a caring and welcoming community — and all at one of the nation’s most affordable universities.

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Low tuition combined with numerous financial aid options, including scholarships.

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Skiing, hiking, snowshoeing, and more.

The Great Outdoors

Explore in every way: the natural world surrounding our beautiful campus, the possibilities of our programs, and most importantly, the aspirations within yourself. Join us and expand your LIFE at UMFK.
Once you arrive… you won’t want to leave.

Deb Hedeen

President and Provost

#28

2025 Regional Colleges North Ranking (U.S. News & World Report)

27 Countries represented on our diverse campus

89%

Nursing students who pass the NCLEX exam

16:1

Ratio of students to faculty

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April 13, 2026

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University of Maine at Fort Kent5 hours ago

What an incredible year it has been for the UMFK Bengals Athletic Teams! From the early morning practices to the nail-biting finishes under the lights, our athletes have shown what it truly means to have heart, hustle, and high standards.

Congratulations to all of our incredible student-athletes on all of their accomplishments!

Last night at the Athletic Banquet, we honored not just the scores on the scoreboard, but the dedication in the classroom and the character shown on and off the field. Whether you set a new personal record, led your team to victory, or pushed through a tough season with grit—we are so proud of you.

Let’s Go Bengals! 🐯🐾💚💛

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University of Maine at Fort Kent1 day ago

We celebrated the UMFK community last night at the 2026 Bengal Life Awards. Congratulations to all of the nominees and award winners! 🥳🎉👏

#UMFK_Life #UMFK #CampusLife

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University of Maine at Fort Kent1 day ago

Lots of fun was had last night at the Bengal Life Awards celebrating the UMFK community — especially our wonderful students — who are the heartbeat of our campus! 🐾✨

From outstanding leadership to community spirit, it was an honor to witness the incredible talent and dedication our Bengals bring to everything they do. Seeing your hard work recognized reminds us all why the UMFK family is so special.

Congratulations to all the nominees and winners! You represent the very best of us, and we couldn’t be prouder. 🏆💚💛