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University of Maine at Presque Isle

University of Maine at Presque Isle

Presque Isle, ME · Rural · 1,913 students
WebsiteCommon AppScorecard
Application deadlines: Check the admissions site
$7,035
Average net priceYour net price
In-state · 2023-24
<30
30–48
48–75
75–110
110+
By household income — tap a bar
45%
Graduation rate
Entered fall 2017 & 2018
43% typical
$40,956
Earnings 10 years on
Measured 2020 & 2021
$45,606 typical
100%
Acceptance rate
Applied for fall 2024
75% typical · not scored
Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
About

The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is a welcoming, close-knit public institution in northern Maine renowned for its exceptional affordability and its innovative "YourPace" program, a distinctive competency-based online degree pathway that allows students to accelerate their learning at a flat rate. On campus, UMPI delivers highly practical academics, boasting particularly strong programs in state-certified teacher education, business administration, criminal justice, and agricultural science. The student experience is characterized by a deeply supportive, personalized culture where undergraduates enjoy small class sizes, active outdoor recreation in scenic Aroostook County, and a vibrant community anchored by NCAA Division III athletics.

Wikipedia:The University of Maine at Presque Isle is a public university in Presque Isle, Maine. It is part of the University of Maine System and one of two University of Maine System schools in Aroostook County.

Location
Presque Isle, ME, 04769-2888 · Rural campus
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Nearest airport from college
BGR · Bangor
135 mi away
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Cost & aid
Cost of attendance
In-stateOut-of-state
Tuition & fees$9,402$14,862
Housing & food (on campus)$10,710$10,710
Books & supplies$1,000$1,000
Cost of attendance$19,113$30,798
Average net price$7,035Not published
Out-of-state prices
Tuition & fees$14,862
In-state: $9,402
Housing & food (on campus)$10,710
Books & supplies$1,000
Cost of attendance$30,798
In-state: $19,113
Average net priceNot published
In-state: $7,035
Source: U.S. College Scorecard · published total: www.umpi.edu
How it’s made up · out-of-state, 2026-27
University of Maine at Presque Isle’s own figures for 2026-2027, newer than the 2024-25 federal figures above, so the amounts differ.
Tuition$14,220
Fees$1,728
Housing$5,610
Food$5,790
Books & supplies$1,000
Personal expenses$1,100
Transportation$1,350
Total of the above$30,798
Net price by family income · in-state students, 2023-24
$0–30k
$5,934
$30–48k
$4,492
$48–75k
$6,564
$75–110k
$10,229
$110k+
$9,758
Outcomes
Completion
Within 6 yrs
45%
Entered 2017–18
Within 4 yrs
24%
Back for yr 2
58%
Transferred
10%
8 yrs after starting · first-time, full-time students
35% graduated · 32% transferred · 2% still enrolled · 31% left or unknown
Earnings · measured 2020 & 2021
6 yrs after entry$33,793
10 yrs after entry$40,956
Debt
Median at graduation$16,000
Monthly payment$170
Middle 50% owe$3.9k–$20.2k
90th percentile$29,105
Green marks a figure above the typical Baccalaureate — diverse fields: 43% graduate within 6 yrs.
Admissions
Getting in · applied for fall 2024
Admit rate
100%
Test policy
Not required
Per College Scorecard

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Student Body
Gender
Men 43%Women 57%
Who enrolls
Faculty ratio
30 : 1
Pell grant
24%
First-gen
37%
Family income
$33,445
Independent
23%
Age at entry
22.0
Part-time
33%
Race & ethnicity
White
52%
Hispanic
11%
Black
13%
Asian
3%
Two or more
5%
Non-resident
11%
AI/AN
1%
Unknown
4%
Varsity sports
NCAA Division III without football · EADA 2024-25
  • Baseball
    Men's
  • Basketball
    Men's · Women's
  • Cross Country
    Men's · Women's
  • Golf
    Men's
  • Soccer
    Men's · Women's
  • Softball
    Women's
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    Men's · Women's
  • Volleyball
    Women's
Programs & Earnings
Bachelor's degrees by annual completions · 4yr national median earnings
Median earnings, all programs · measured 2020 & 2021
After 6 yrs
$33,793
After 10 yrs
$40,956
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities123
Business Administration, Management and Operations107
Accounting and Related Services33
Social Sciences, Other20
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods17
Psychology, General13
English Language and Literature, General7
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness7
Social Work7
Natural Resources Conservation and Research5
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Subject Areas5
Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other5
Biology, General3
Agriculture, General2
Mathematics2
Fine and Studio Arts2
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Institutional
Resources
Endowment
$1M
Full-time faculty
48%
Faculty salary
$7,782/mo
Teaching spend
$5,285
per student
Federal loans
23%
Classification
Carnegie type
Baccalaureate — diverse fields
Undergraduate profile
Four-year, inclusive admissions

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