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 1,824, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 97%. The university offers 23 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 29%, and a student-faculty ratio of 23:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $7,350, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $12,120.

Presque Isle, ME

$7,350

Avg in-state
tuition

$12,120

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

58%

Retention Rate Insight

58% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

29%

Graduation Rate Insight

29% 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 scoresNot required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)

High school transcriptRequired to be considered for admission

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired to be considered for admission

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required for admission, but considered if submitted

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

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

67%

Online student enrollment

23:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

74%

Unknown

6%

Black

5%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

3%

Non-U.S. Citizen

5%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

56% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

56%

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

36

Total Online Enrollment

1,238

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

0% On-campus

100% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesCheck Bold100% online

AssociateCheck Bold100% online

Bachelor'sCheck Bold100% online

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

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

63%

State Grant Aid

48%

Institution Grant Aid

75%

Pell Grant

56%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$7,108
State Grant Aid$2,186
Institution Grant Aid$3,230
Pell Grant Aid$4,423

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.

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