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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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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August 26, 2026

Fort Kent-Raised Artist Joshua Birden to Exhibit at UMFK’s Blake Library

UMFK’s Blake Library Gallery will present “A Patchwork of Ideas,” an exhibition by artist Joshua Birden, through October 9. The exhibit is free and open to the public.

Bengal Men’s Soccer Game vrs. University of Maine at Presque Isle

September 1 @ 6:00 PM

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August 06, 2026

University of Maine at Fort Kent Receives Largest Research Grant in Institution’s History

UMFK has received the largest research grant in the institution’s history, securing a five-year, $649,836 total award from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Convocation is a special part of Opening Weekend where new students “ring” in the start of their college career at UMFK. When they graduate, they will ring the bell again to signify the end of their college journey.