Founded in 1878, University of Maine at Fort Kent is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Fort Kent (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Maine.  Officially accredited and/or recognized by the Commission on Institutions of Higher Education of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) is a very small (EduListing enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational higher education institution. University of Maine at Fort Kent (UMFK) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation degrees), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. See the EduListing degree levels and areas of study matrix below for further details. This 142 years old higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades.  The admission rate range is 70-80% making this US higher education organization a somewhat selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. 