University of Maine at Presque Isle

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Presque Isle, ME

$7,350

Avg in-state tuition

$11,760

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About University of Maine at Presque Isle

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Military Friendly: YesMilitary-friendly schools are Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges, offer the Yellow Ribbon Program, and have a dedicated point of contact to support veterans, military service members, and their families. Explore our college guide for service members and veterans to learn more.

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.

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Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

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.

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.

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 scores Recommended

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Currently Unavailable

SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable

Resource

Undergraduate Application Guide

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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Students enrolled

65%

Online student enrollment

19:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online

On-campus

Hybrid

The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program.

International

Online classes are available for students around the world.

Demographics

White

76%

Unknown

Two or more races

Non-U.S. Citizen

Hispanic

Black

Asian

American Indian/Alaska Native

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Female student population

65%

Socio-economic diversity

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

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Costs to Consider	Price
Books and supplies	$900
On-campus room and board	$9,010
On-campus other expenses	$2,500
Off-campus (not with family) room and board	$6,100
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses	$2,500
Off-campus (with family) other expenses	$2,500

Total cost by category	In-state	Out-of-state
On-campus	$19,760	$24,170
Off-campus without family	$16,850	$21,260
Off-campus with family	$10,750	$15,160

#	Programs	BA	MA	Doc
1	Biological And Biomedical Sciences
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
	Biology/Biological Sciences, General
2	Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
	Business/Commerce, General
	Business/Commerce, General
	Business/Commerce, General
	Business/Commerce, General
	Accounting
3	Education
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
	Elementary Education and Teaching
	Secondary Education and Teaching
	Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
4	English Language And Literature/Letters
	English Language and Literature, General
	English Language and Literature, General
	English Language and Literature, General
	English Language and Literature, General
5	Health Professions And Related Clinical Sciences
	Athletic Training/Trainer
	Athletic Training/Trainer
6	Health Professions And Related Programs
	Athletic Training/Trainer
7	History
	History, General
	History, General
8	Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
9	Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
	Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
10	Mathematics And Statistics
	Mathematics, General
	Mathematics, General
	Mathematics, General
11	Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
	Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
12	Natural Resources And Conservation
	Environmental Science
	Environmental Studies
	Environmental Science
	Environmental Studies
	Environmental Science
	Environmental Science
13	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
	Health and Physical Education, General
	Health and Physical Education, General
14	Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology
	Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
	Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness, General
15	Psychology
	Psychology, General
	Psychology, General
	Psychology, General
	Psychology, General
16	Public Administration And Social Service Professions
	Social Work
	Social Work
	Social Work
	Social Work
17	Security And Protective Services
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
	Criminal Justice/Safety Studies
18	Social Sciences
	Social Sciences, Other
	Social Sciences, Other
19	Visual And Performing Arts
	Fine/Studio Arts, General
	Fine/Studio Arts, General