University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI)

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Rural: Fringe
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	332
Student to faculty ratio	19 to 1
Acceptance rate	100%
Students retention rate	67%
On-time graduation rate	36%

Located in Presque Isle, Maine, UMPI is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 100% indicates that UMPI is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Maine at Presque Isle is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

The student-to-faculty ratio at UMPI is 19-to-1, which is slightly higher than both the state and national averages. The state average student-to-faculty ratio in Maine is 14-to-1, while the national average is 17-to-1. A lower student-to-faculty ratio generally allows for more personalized attention and interaction between students and faculty.

While the on-time graduation rate at UMPI is reported to be 36%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maine state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at UMPI is 67% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maine is 70%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at UMPI do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
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Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

99.9%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$8,495

Cost of attendance at University of Maine at Presque Isle in 2022 for students from Maine.

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Maine's average	$10,171
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$12,905

Cost of attendance at University of Maine at Presque Isle in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$21,798
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 94 of freshman students at University of Maine at Presque Isle received on average $7,273 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$7,273

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	88	52%	$4,625	$406,981
Other Federal Grant	158	94%	$3,736	$590,227
State Grant/Scholarships	82	49%	$1,794	$147,074
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	112	67%	$3,677	$411,823
Total Grant & Scholarships	158	94%	$7,273	$1,149,124

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Maine at Presque Isle students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Maine at Presque Isle students is 35.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 40.2%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 28.6%.

35.5%

white 36.7% 55 students
unknown 33.3% 2 students
International Students 35.7% 5 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball North Atlantic Conference
Basketball North Atlantic Conference
Track and Cross Country North Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Maine at Presque Isle provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Maine at Presque Isle offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic
Occupational

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
Teacher certification

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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