FORT KENT, Maine — The University of Maine at Fort Kent is again among the Top Public Colleges in the North region, according to the U.S. News & World Report 2016 rankings released Sept. 9, 2015.
The latest rankings put UMFK in the top tier at 37, and 13th among public colleges in the North. This makes the campus’ fifth consecutive year as a top-15 public institution.
“Being recognized by U.S. News and World Report demonstrates UMFK’s long-term commitment to providing a quality academic experience. Hardworking, dedicated faculty and staff are focused on helping our students be successful, ” said Interim UMFK President John Murphy.
The ranking marks the third national accolade for UMFK in the last three weeks. UMFK also received the badge for a fifth consecutive year as a College of Distinction, one of only 200 colleges and universities nationwide to receive that praise, and it was named as a “Best Northeastern College” by the prestigious publication The Princeton Review for the 11th consecutive year.
The university also ranked 12th among the Best Regional Colleges in the North for veterans.
U.S. News & World Report bases the U.S. ranking on measures including peer assessment; graduation and retention rates; faculty resources; student selectivity; financial resources; and alumni giving. The North region includes the states of Maine, New Hampshire, Vermont, Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Connecticut, New York, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware and Maryland.
