University of Maine at Presque Isle: Review & Facts

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University of Maine at Presque Isle is a very small four-year, public school with 1,850 students enrolled. This institution was founded in 1903 and is one of the 2 colleges and schools located in Presque Isle, Maine.

Academic Offerings

At University of Maine at Presque Isle you can get your associate's degree, bachelor's degree, or master's degree.

Majors
Offered

29

University of Maine at Presque Isle follows a semester-based curriculum calendar system and offers 29 majors. The most popular concentrations are Management, Business, General Studies, Education, and Medical Assistant. Read the details about Majors offered at this college and see program Ratings.

It is worthwhile to know student retention and graduation rates before you apply to a school to get your diploma or to engage in a long-term study; high retention and graduation rates are normally a positive sign. However, if you anticipate to transfer out or take non-credit coursework, these metrics are not important.

The rate of student retention at University of Maine at Presque Isle is low at 58% (way below Maine average). Taking this statistic into consideration, it seems that students somewhat enjoy their stay at this school.

Student Retention

58%

Bad

The graduation rate at University of Maine at Presque Isle is low - 42%.

Student to faculty ratio at University of Maine at Presque Isle is reasonable -- 23:1. Find out more information regarding instruction at this college in the Faculty & Salaries report.

Tuition and Loans

Average tuition charges are close to the nationwide median - about $12,200 annually. The additional fees at University of Maine at Presque Isle not covered by tuition are about $1,400, which comes to $13,600 annually.

Read the details about University of Maine at Presque Isle additional charges as well as availability of loans and likelihood of repaying them upon graduation in the Tuition & Loans report for this college.

Admissions Information

Acceptance
Rate

97%

As reported in recent government data, 732 applications were submitted and 710 were accepted, so it is very easy to be accepted at this school.

University of Maine at Presque Isle will consider accepting dual credits, credits for life experience (learned through independent study, noncredit adult courses, work experience, portfolio demonstration, previous licensure or certification, or completion of other learning opportunities), and advanced placement credits (college-level courses taught in high school) for admission.

The undergraduate application fee at University of Maine at Presque Isle is $40.00.

To request the most accurate and up-to-date information about applying to University of Maine at Presque Isle and a program that best suits your goals and budget, call this school's general information office at (207) 768-9400 or check University of Maine at Presque Isle Website.

Opportunities and Services

University of Maine at Presque Isle provides a distance learning option and study abroad programs.

There are options for on-campus part-time employment at University of Maine at Presque Isle, which allows students to cover some of the tuition expenses. Additionally, this school helps students to evaluate their career options and find a full-time job upon graduation.

Safety
Grade

F

Unsafe

University of Maine at Presque Isle offers on-campus housing. Dormitory capacity at this college accommodates about 300 students, which offers a good on-campus housing opportunity. The room price is reasonable - approximately $5,100 per academic year.

Based on the college crime data, University of Maine at Presque Isle seems to be a very dangerous school. Read the details in the Campus Crime report for this college.

University of Maine at Presque Isle Location and Address

Postal Address:
University of Maine at Presque Isle
181 Main St
Presque Isle, Maine
04769-2888, USA