University of Maine at Presque Isle Acceptance Rate &
University of Maine at Presque Isle is a public research university in Presque Isle, Maine, enrolling about 1,913 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 99.87% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $40,956 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $9,402
- 2024 Average Net Price: $7,035 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 99.87% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,913 66.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 51.55%
- Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
- First-Generation Students: 36.7%
- Tuition trend: In-state tuition increase of 2.7% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Net price trend: Average net price increase of 12.1% from 2022 to 2023 (College Scorecard).
- Full-Time Faculty: 48.1%
- Undergraduate Enrollment: 4,608
- Applicants (IPEDS): 755
- Room & Board: $10,710 annual estimate
University of Maine at Presque Isle: what the data shows
Common questions about University of Maine at Presque Isle, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is University of Maine at Presque Isle?
University of Maine at Presque Isle is located in Presque Isle, ME (ZIP 04769-2888).
Is University of Maine at Presque Isle public or private?
University of Maine at Presque Isle is a Public institution.
How much does University of Maine at Presque Isle cost?
Published tuition: $9,402 in-state, $14,862 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $7,035.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $5,934 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $4,492 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $6,564 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $10,229 |
| $110,001+ | $9,758 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $37,608.
How hard is it to get into University of Maine at Presque Isle?
Admission rate: 99.87%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is University of Maine at Presque Isle?
Total enrollment: 1,913 students.
Undergraduate enrollment: 4,608 students.
Graduate enrollment: 115 students.
About 67% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at University of Maine at Presque Isle?
150%-time completion rate: 51.55%.
First-year retention: 58.4%.
What do graduates of University of Maine at Presque Isle earn?
Median earnings: $33,793 six years after entry; $40,956 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $16,000.
24.35% of students receive Pell grants.
What is University of Maine at Presque Isle known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies (244 completions)
- Business Administration and Management, General (185 completions)
- Social Sciences, Other (35 completions)
- Psychology, General (32 completions)
- Accounting (25 completions)
- Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other (20 completions)
- Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other (16 completions)
- Organizational Leadership (14 completions)
- Elementary Education and Teaching (12 completions)
- Secondary Education and Teaching (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is University of Maine at Presque Isle a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 99.87%; completion rate 51.55%; median earnings $40,956 at 10 years; net price $7,035. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Tuition & Cost
Tuition Costs
$9,402
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Maine at Presque Isle was $9,402.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$7,035
2024 Value
In 2024 University of Maine at Presque Isle had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $7,035.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$28,140 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$7,035 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$37,608 4-Year In-State Tuition
$59,448 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
$10,710 Room & Board (annual, on-campus estimate)
$1,000 Books & Supplies (annual estimate)
$21,112 Estimated Annual Sticker (tuition + room/board + books)
$84,448 Estimated 4-Year Sticker (before aid)
4-year total cost breakdown for University of Maine at Presque Isle.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.35% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
23.14% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at University of Maine at Presque Isle was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for University of Maine at Presque Isle in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,300 | $17,260 | $10,867 |
| 2014 | $7,300 | $10,600 | $10,247 |
| 2015 | $7,300 | $10,600 | $10,470 |
| 2016 | $7,436 | $11,066 | $10,172 |
| 2017 | $7,885 | $11,995 | $9,892 |
| 2018 | $8,035 | $12,235 | $10,405 |
| 2019 | $8,330 | $12,620 | $10,637 |
| 2020 | $8,585 | $12,995 | $10,823 |
| 2021 | $8,495 | $12,905 | $9,266 |
| 2022 | $8,750 | $13,160 | $8,948 |
| 2023 | $8,990 | $14,270 | $10,028 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Acceptance Rate & Admissions
Acceptance Rate
99.87% Acceptance Rate
755 Total Applicants
733 Students Admitted
132 First-Time Students Enrolled
18.01% Yield (enrolled ÷ admitted)
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
University of Maine at Presque Isle reported total enrollment of about 1,913 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 43% male and 57% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (52.5%), Black or African American (13.0%), and Hispanic or Latino (11.3%). About 24.35% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 36.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
66.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at University of Maine at Presque Isle in 2024 is 1,913 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 4,608 students. Graduate enrollment is about 115 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
58.4%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
The largest enrollment share in our College Scorecard extract is White at 52.5%.
Shares are for total enrollment (undergraduate and graduate combined when reported).
College Scorecard student demographics.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
23.90% 100% Completion Time
51.55% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 23.90% of students graduating from University of Maine at Presque Isle completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 55% male / 45% female
- Business Administration and Management, General: 64% male / 36% female
- Social Sciences, Other: 60% male / 40% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Combined IPEDS award counts across reported programs; largest group: White.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for University of Maine at Presque Isle.
Return on Investment
$16,000 Median Student Debt
$40,956 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
39.07% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
1355.44% Return on Investment
3.9 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for University of Maine at Presque Isle.
Top Programs by Completions
10 largest programs by IPEDS completions (of 23 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
1. Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies: 244 completions
2. Business Administration and Management, General: 185 completions
3. Social Sciences, Other: 35 completions
4. Psychology, General: 32 completions
5. Accounting: 25 completions
6. Corrections and Criminal Justice, Other: 20 completions
7. Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other: 16 completions
8. Organizational Leadership: 14 completions
9. Elementary Education and Teaching: 12 completions
Most popular programs at University of Maine at Presque Isle.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates.
Operations
Instructional staffing and expenditure indicators for University of Maine at Presque Isle from College Scorecard (not a full IPEDS finance statement).
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 48.1%
- Average faculty salary (Scorecard): $7,782
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $5,285
Endowment and detailed non-instructional staff counts require IPEDS Finance/HR surveys and are not in this extract.
Scorecard instructional metrics where reported.
About
University of Maine at Presque Isle is a public institution located in Presque Isle, ME, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions. In the latest IPEDS completions in our extract, the largest programs by awards were Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies, Business Administration and Management, General, Social Sciences, Other. Enrollment is approximately 1,913 students. Student body composition includes White (52.5%), Black or African American (13.0%), Hispanic or Latino (11.3%). The admission rate is 99.87%. The 150%-time completion rate is 51.55%. Approximately 24.35% of students receive Pell Grants. About 36.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Institution Type
Public
Carnegie Classification: Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Location
Presque Isle, ME 04769-2888
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
University of Maine at Presque Isle provides educational opportunities for students seeking higher education. Prospective students should carefully evaluate all factors including costs, outcomes, and program offerings when making their enrollment decisions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is University of Maine at Presque Isle located?
University of Maine at Presque Isle is located in Presque Isle, ME.
What is University of Maine at Presque Isle's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at University of Maine at Presque Isle is 99.9% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 755 applicants and 733 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
How much does University of Maine at Presque Isle cost?
Reported tuition is $9,402 and average net price is $7,035 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $10,710 annually.
What is the student body demographics at University of Maine at Presque Isle?
University of Maine at Presque Isle reports undergraduate enrollment of about 4,608 students, White (52.5%), Black or African American (13.0%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend University of Maine at Presque Isle?
About 36.7% of students at University of Maine at Presque Isle are first-generation college students.
What do graduates of University of Maine at Presque Isle earn?
Median earnings are $33,793 six years after entry and $40,956 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at University of Maine at Presque Isle?
The 150%-time completion rate is 51.5% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do University of Maine at Presque Isle students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $16,000.
Is University of Maine at Presque Isle public or private?
University of Maine at Presque Isle is a public institution located in Presque Isle, ME.
Is University of Maine at Presque Isle an HBCU?
No. University of Maine at Presque Isle is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is University of Maine at Presque Isle a tribal college?
No. University of Maine at Presque Isle is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is University of Maine at Presque Isle a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, University of Maine at Presque Isle does not meet that proxy (reported share 11.3%).
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
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Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.