University of Maine at Presque Isle

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About University of Maine at Presque Isle

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

The University of Maine at Presque Isle is a small public university located on a rural campus in Presque Isle, Maine. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,573, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 100%. The university offers 22 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 35%, and a student-faculty ratio of 19:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,350, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $11,760.

Presque Isle, ME

$7,350

Avg in-state
tuition

$11,760

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

100%

Acceptance Rate Insight

100% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

67%

Retention Rate Insight

67% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

35%

Graduation Rate Insight

35% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankRecommended

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRecommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

65%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

76%

Unknown

6%

Black

2%

Hispanic

3%

Two or more races

5%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

52% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

52%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

13

Total Online Enrollment

1,030

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

61% On-campus

39% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold33% online

AssociateCheck Bold33% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold41% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sX BoldNot offered

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

94%

State Grant Aid

49%

Institution Grant Aid

67%

Pell Grant

52%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$3,736
State Grant Aid$1,794
Institution Grant Aid$3,677
Pell Grant Aid$4,363

Financial Outlook

$16k

Average student debtafter graduation

$28k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

9.5%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Education.
4English Language And Literature/Letters.
5Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences.
6Health Professions And Related Programs.
7History
8Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
9Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities.
10Mathematics And Statistics.
11Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
12Natural Resources And Conservation.
13Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies.
14Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology.
15Psychology.
16Public Administration And Social Service Professions.
17Security And Protective Services.
18Social Sciences.
19Visual And Performing Arts.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.