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
97%Acceptance
—SAT Avg
1,362Students
28:1Student:Faculty
38%Grad Rate
$40,956Earnings 10yr
$10,028Net Price
News & Alerts
program2026-03-15
University of Maine at Presque Isle Launches New Data Science Minor
Admissions
Acceptance Rate97.1%
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
Financial Intel
Avg Net Price
$10,028
Tuition Trend
Graduate w/ Zero Debt
7500.0%
Avg Tuition Increase
3.2%/yr
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
Programs (32)
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
8 Years$37,342
10 Years$40,956
10-Year Earnings by Gender
Women
$30,900
Men
$41,100
Rankings
More About This School
Varsity Sports — Owls and
History & Fun Facts
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)