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University of Maine at Presque Isle

UMPI

Presque Isle, Maine 04769-2888

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Data last updated: May 29, 2026

Campus Vibe

Business-focusedTight-knitRural

Known for business — close-knit campus

University of Maine at Presque Isle is a public rural institution in Presque Isle, Maine. The school is accessible to a wide range of students.

A small campus of 1.4K undergraduates with a 28:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

38% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $40,956 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $10,028.

Established
1903
Motto
North of Ordinary
Mascot
Hootie the Owl
Type
Public college
Conference
NCAA Division III and
Division
Division III

Plan Your Visit

97%Acceptance
SAT Avg
1,362Students
28:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$40,956Earnings 10yr
$10,028Net Price

Admissions

Acceptance Rate97.1%

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard / IPEDS.

Admissions

Test-RequiredTracks InterestOn-Campus Interviews

Application Platforms

University of Maine System Application

Regular Decision

Rolling

Financial Aid

Merit Scholarships

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$8,990
Tuition (out-of-state)$14,270
Room & Board$10,300
Books & Supplies$900
Total Cost of Attendance$18,663
Average Net Price$10,028
Median Debt at Graduation$16,000
Monthly Payment (10yr)$170

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,458
$30–48K$7,343
$48–75K$9,953
$75–110K$14,420
$110K+$14,409

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Net price reflects most recent cohort of federally-aided undergraduates.

Debt & Aid Detail

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

75.0%

Median Debt at Grad

$8,275

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

7

Peer Average

13

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

Incident Breakdown (2024)

1

Burglary

0

Aggravated Assault

0

Robbery

0

Motor Vehicle Theft

1

Sex Offenses

0

Arson

3

Drug Arrests

2

Liquor Arrests

Source: U.S. Department of Education Campus Safety & Security data (Clery Act, 2024 reporting year).

Academics

Semester
Majors
32
Avg class size
14
Student-faculty ratio
12:1

Programs (32)

Student Life

Student Satisfaction

Retention Rate

73%

Mixed

Campus Life

Division IIINorth Atlantic ConferenceGreek Life

Housing & Residential Life

Available for all students

Housing Styles

Traditional residence hallsSuite-style housingApartment-style housing

Dining

Student Body

Undergrads
1,362
Gender Split
57% / 43%
Women / Men
First Generation
37%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 60%
Black 10%
Hispanic 10%
Asian 2%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 10%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate37.7%
Freshman Retention72.8%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$33,793
10 Years$40,956

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard. Earnings reflect federally-aided students 6 and 10 years after entry.

More About This School

Varsity Sports — Owls and

And womenField hockey

History & Fun Facts

  • UMPI's wind turbine began generating clean energy in late spring 2009 after the university reached an agreement with general contractor Lumus Construction Inc.
  • This agreement established UMPI as the first college or university in the state and one of only a handful in New England to install a midsize wind turbine, according to officials.
  • In January 2015, officials from the Foundation of the University of Maine at Presque Isle announced their completion of efforts to completely divest from all fossil fuels on campus.
  • This effort began in fall 2013 and ended in November 2014.

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

98Average

Estimated from ME state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
333 mi(577 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
509 mi(882 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
587 mi(1017 min)

Getting There

Nearest Airports

PWM Portland Jetport237 mi
BTV Burlington291 mi
MHT Manchester-Boston308 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA333 mi · ~9h 37m drive
New York, NY509 mi · ~14h 42m drive
Hartford, CT410 mi · ~11h 51m drive
Providence, RI375 mi · ~10h 50m drive
Albany, NY396 mi · ~11h 26m drive
Syracuse, NY470 mi · ~13h 35m drive
Rochester, NY528 mi · ~15h 15m drive
Buffalo, NY593 mi · ~17h 8m drive
Philadelphia, PA587 mi · ~16h 57m drive
Pittsburgh, PA737 mi · ~21h 17m drive
Harrisburg, PA626 mi · ~18h 5m drive
Newark, NJ512 mi · ~14h 47m drive
Trenton, NJ559 mi · ~16h 9m drive
Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

Visit Planning

Nearby Attractions

Aroostook State Park

Maine's first state park with hiking, camping, and Quaggy Jo Mountain

Nordic Heritage Center

Cross-country skiing and mountain biking center

Downtown Presque Islewalkable

Small downtown area with local shops and restaurants

Transfer Admission

Minimum credits
12 semester hours

International Students

University of Maine at Presque Isle Application Checklist

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