University of Maine at Fort Kent Transfers: 2024 Requirements, Dates, GPAs & More
This is the complete guide for transferring to UMFK. We suggest you read until the end - you can also use the below calculator to estimate your likelihood of being able to transfer to UMFK.
I get it - transferring colleges can be confusing, time-consuming and overwhelming. You are not alone. In fact, more than 700,000 students transfer colleges every year.
At UMFK, 45.0% of the entire student body are transfer students, so you won’t be alone.
To read about regular admission requirements for University of Maine at Fort Kent, click here
What are the transfer requirements for UMFK?
UMFK requires a number of completed documents for consideration. The table below summarizes the most important pieces of information:
Admission Item | Required? |
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High School Transcript | Recommended of All |
College Transcript | Required of All |
Essay or Personal Statement | Recommended of All |
Interview | Recommended of All |
Standardized Test Scores | Recommended of All |
Statement of Good Standing from Prior Institution | Recommended of All |
In addition to the above requirements, UMFK also requires a minimum number of credits completed to apply to be a transfer student.
UMFK requires a minimum of 12 credits.
What are University of Maine at Fort Kent’s Transfer Deadlines?
Many universities accept transfer applications during each semester. For this reason, we break down UMFK transfer deadline by fall, winter, spring and summer.
Closing Date | Reported Deadline |
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Fall Transfer Deadline | rolling |
Winter Transfer Deadline | |
Spring Transfer Deadline | rolling |
Summer Transfer Deadline | rolling |
Waiting until the last minute to finalize your application could result in a silly mistake.
We recommend you complete your application at least 1 week before the required deadline.
In fact, take a full 2 day break from looking at anything related to your application and then come back to look for errors. I bet you’ll find a few 😉
When are decision dates for University of Maine at Fort Kent transfer applicants?
If you applied to transfer to UMFK on or before the reported deadlines then you should have your decision date by the notification dates in the below table.
Deadline | Notification Dates |
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Fall Transfer Deadline | rolling |
Winter Transfer Deadline | |
Spring Transfer Deadline | rolling |
Summer Transfer Deadline | rolling |
Note this data is current as of 2019 and to the best of our knowledge this hasn’t changed.
What is University of Maine at Fort Kent’s transfer acceptance rate?
In 2019, UMFK received 328 transfer applicants.
The school accepted 312 students. Therefore, the transfer acceptance rate for UMFK is 95.12%.
This indicates how hard it is to transfer into UMFK. You can use the free calculator below to predict your chances of getting accepted.
Additionally, of the 312 accepted transfer students, 233 students enrolled - that means the yield was 74.68%.
UMFK accepts 96 out of every 100 transfer applicants.
How can you afford UMFK
UMFK costs an average of $N/A. The below vendors all offer private student loans for UMFK students to help cover the cost... We have partnered with Edvisors to provide these vendors and keep the offer up-to-date.
What are the University of Maine at Fort Kent transfer GPA requirements?
UMFK requires a minimum college GPA of 2.0 - this is on a 4.33 point scale.
In addition, UMFK requires a minimum high school GPA of 2.0.
Will you enjoy transferring to UMFK?
There are a lot of reasons to transfer to UMFK. Maybe your plan has always been to attend community college, and then move to a four year college to save money while completing your degree.
Maybe you had a bad experience at your first school - don’t worry this is more common than you think.
Or perhaps you’re drawn to Fort Kent...
Regardless of your reason for transferring, you’re already enrolled at another college or university so you know that the most important element in your college experience is the people and community
Finding success at UMFK is dependent on feeling comfortable - will you be able to find a place to find home and grow?
These are the questions that numbers and data cannot answer, but CampusReel can.
If you’re considering transferring to UMFK then I highly recommend that you watch the school’s videos on CampusReel. These are real students with real stories.
Final Verdict: How to transfer into UMFK
Let’s wrap up everything we’ve learned. If you still have questions about transferring, check out the
UMFK website
for more info.
UMFK accepts 95.12% transfer applicants, which is competitive.
To have a shot at transferring into UMFK, you should have a current GPA of at least 3.37 - ideally you’re GPA will be around 3.5. In addition, you will need to submit standardized test scores.
The below tables show the SAT and ACT breakdown of UMFK students.
25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | Average | |
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SAT Math | 400 | 475 | 437 |
SAT Reading | 390 | 510 | 450 |
2018 Total SAT Score | 790 | 985 | 887 |
25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | Average | |
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ACT Math | 14 | 20 | 17 |
ACT Reading | 17 | 23 | 20 |
2018 Total ACT Score | 31 | 43 | 37 |
University of Maine at Fort Kent’s average SAT score is 887. To be a competitive applicant for University of Maine at Fort Kent your SAT score should come close to the average - for the ACT you should be aiming for the equivalent.
If you’re considering transferring to UMFK, you may also want to consider the schools:
Transferring to University of Saint Joseph
Transferring to College of the Atlantic
Transferring to University of Maine at Farmington
Transferring to University of Maine at Presque Isle
Transferring to University of New England