University of Maine at Presque Isle

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2021 Undergraduate Tuition

$7,350

2021 Average Net Price

$9,190

After Financial Aid

2019 Student Loan

2.14%

Default Rate

2021 Acceptance Rate

99.9%

800 Applicants

2021 Enrolled Students

1,590

49.2% Full-Time

2021 Graduation Rate

34.7%

61 Graduates

About

University of Maine at Presque Isle is a higher education institution located in Aroostook County, ME. In 2021, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Maine at Presque Isle were General Business (66 degrees awarded), Liberal Arts & Sciences (28 degrees), and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (14 degrees).

In 2021, 209 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Maine at Presque Isle. 61.7% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 38.3% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (170 degrees), 21.3 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (8 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Maine at Presque Isle is $7,350, which is $−21,155 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

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Costs

In 2021, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Maine at Presque Isle is $7,350, which is $−21,155 less than the national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $9,190.

In 2021, 50% of undergraduate students attending University of Maine at Presque Isle received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 33% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$7,350

2021 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2021, the cost of tuition at University of Maine at Presque Isle was $7,350. The cost of tuition at University of Maine at Presque Isle is $−21,155 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Baccalaureate Colleges ($28,505).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Maine at Presque Isle (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$9,190

2021 Value

12%

1 Year Growth

In 2021 University of Maine at Presque Isle had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $9,190. Between 2020 and 2021, the average net price of University of Maine at Presque Isle grew by 12%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Maine at Presque Isle (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$7,381

Room and Board

$900

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Maine at Presque Isle was of $7,381 in 2021. The cost of room and board increased by 2.9% between 2020 and 2021.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $900. The cost of books and supplies did not change during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Maine at Presque Isle (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

50%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

33%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

50% of undergraduate students at University of Maine at Presque Isle received financial aid through grants or loans in 2021. This represents a growth of 6.38% with respect to 2020, when 47% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Maine at Presque Isle (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Student Loan Default Rate

Cohort default rates only account for borrowers who default in the first three years, and some schools only have a small proportion of borrowers entering repayment. These rates should be interpreted with caution, as they may not be reflective of the entire school population.

2.14%

2019 Default Rate

Number of Defaults

In 2019 the default rate for borrower's at University of Maine at Presque Isle was 2.14%, which represents 6 out of the 281 total borrowers.

A cohort default rate is the percentage of a school's borrowers who enter repayment on certain Federal Family Education Loan (FFEL) Program or William D. Ford Federal Direct Loan (Direct Loan) Program loans during a particular federal fiscal year (FY), October 1 to September 30, and default or meet other specified conditions prior to the end of the second following fiscal year.

Admissions

University of Maine at Presque Isle received 800 undergraduate applications in 2021, which represents a 14.3% annual growth. Out of those 800 applicants, 799 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 99.9% acceptance rate.

There were 1,590 students enrolled at University of Maine at Presque Isle in 2021.

University of Maine at Presque Isle has an overall enrollment yield of 20.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

99.9%

Acceptance Rate in 2021

799

Accepted Out of 800

In 2021, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Maine at Presque Isle was 99.9% (799 admissions from 800 applications). This is higher than the acceptance rate of 2020, which was 99%. Between 2020 and 2021, the number of applicants grew by 14.3%, while admissions grew by 15.3%..

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Maine at Presque Isle (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

Enrollment

University of Maine at Presque Isle had a total enrollment of 1,590 students in 2021. The full-time enrollment at University of Maine at Presque Isle is 783 students and the part-time enrollment is 807. This means that 49.2% of students enrolled at University of Maine at Presque Isle are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Maine at Presque Isle, both undergraduate and graduate, is 75.9% White, 5.28% Two or More Races, 3.27% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Black or African American, 1.38% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.13% Asian, and 0.0629% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Maine at Presque Isle in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (48.6%), followed by White Male (25.2%) and Two or More Races Female (2.71%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Male (66.7%), followed by Black or African American Male (11.1%) and American Indian or Alaska Native Female (11.1%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

49.2%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Maine at Presque Isle in 2021, both undergraduate and graduate, is 1,590 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Maine at Presque Isle is 783 and the part-time enrollment is 807. This means that 49.2% of students enrolled at University of Maine at Presque Isle are enrolled full-time compared with 79.9% at similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Maine at Presque Isle (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

67%

2021 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. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Maine at Presque Isle was 67%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Baccalaureate Colleges (72%), University of Maine at Presque Isle had a retention rate lower than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Maine at Presque Isle (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
1,207 enrolled students
Two or More Races
84 enrolled students
Hispanic or Latino
52 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Maine at Presque Isle is 75.9% White, 5.28% Two or More Races, 3.27% Hispanic or Latino, 2.2% Black or African American, 1.38% American Indian or Alaska Native, 1.13% Asian, and 0.0629% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Baccalaureate Colleges is 55% White, 13.5% Black or African American, and 13.4% Hispanic or Latino.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 98 students (6.16%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2021, 49 more women than men received degrees from University of Maine at Presque Isle. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Maine at Presque Isle is white (170 degrees awarded). There were 21.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (8 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Maine at Presque Isle is General Business (66 degrees awarded), followed by Liberal Arts & Sciences (28 degrees) and Criminal Justice - Safety Studies (14 degrees).

In 2021, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Maine at Presque Isle, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Protective Services (18 degrees awarded), English (6 degrees), and Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (7 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Accountants & auditors

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Presque Isle are Accountants & auditors (1,051,002 people), Other managers (760,759 people), Financial managers (489,726 people), Chief executives & legislators (387,488 people), and Elementary & middle school teachers (341,368 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Maine at Presque Isle in 2021 are Protective Services (18 degrees awarded), English (6 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (7 degrees), Business (71 degrees), and Math & Statistics (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Presque Isle are Surgeons, Physicians, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, Nurse anesthetists, and Chief executives & legislators

The most specialized majors at University of Maine at Presque Isle are Protective Services (18 degrees awarded), English (6 degrees), Parks, Recreation, & Leisure (7 degrees), Business (71 degrees), and Math & Statistics (4 degrees) (as of 2021).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Maine at Presque Isle are Elementary & secondary schools (841,626 people), Computer Systems Design (573,761 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (554,807 people), Banking & related activities (515,156 people), and Justice, public order, & safety activities (495,185 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Maine at Presque Isle.

Most Common (2021)

General Business
66 degree-majors awarded
Liberal Arts & Sciences
28 degree-majors awarded
Criminal Justice - Safety Studies
14 degree-majors awarded

In 2021, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Maine at Presque Isle was General Business with 66 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Maine at Presque Isle according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2021

129

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2021

In 2021, 80 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Presque Isle, which is 0.62 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (129).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Maine at Presque Isle by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2021, 26 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Presque Isle in General Business, which is 0.634 times less than the 41 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2021, 41 degrees were awarded to men at University of Maine at Presque Isle in General Business, which is 1.58 times more than the 26 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

25%

100% Completion Time

36%

150% Completion Time

In 2021, 25% of students graduating from University of Maine at Presque Isle completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 36% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 36% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Baccalaureate Colleges Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Graduation Rate by Race and Sex

Showing demographic groups with ≥ 5 graduating students.

Hispanic or Latino Female

Highest Graduation Rate (100%)

The student demographic with the highest graduation rate in 2021 at University of Maine at Presque Isle is Female and Hispanic or Latino (100% graduation rate). Across all Baccalaureate Colleges, Asian Female students have the highest graduation rate (72.9%).

The department of education defines graduation rate as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within 150% of "normal time" to completion.

The National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) categorizes any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the graduation rate of those students is shown in the chart below. Additionally, 6.56% of graduates (4 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2021)

White
170 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
8 degrees awarded
Black or African American
4 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Maine at Presque Isle is white (170 degrees awarded). There were 21.3 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, hispanic or latino (8 degrees).

2.39% of degree recipients (5 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2021)

White Female
111 degrees awarded
White Male
59 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino Female
5 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Maine at Presque Isle is white female (111 degrees awarded). There were 1.88 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white male (59 degrees).

Operations

University of Maine at Presque Isle has an endowment valued at nearly $1.52M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 327k (21.5%) compared to the 17.4% average return (9.13M on 52.4M) across all Baccalaureate Colleges.

In 2021, University of Maine at Presque Isle had a total salary expenditure of 22.4M. University of Maine at Presque Isle employs 14 Associate professors, 12 Professors and 7 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Maine at Presque Isle are Male Professor (8), Male Associate professor (7), and Female Associate professor (7).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maine at Presque Isle are: Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 25 employees, Office and Administrative Support, with 18 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Endowment

$1.52M

2021 Endowment

21.6%

growth from 2020

University of Maine at Presque Isle has an endowment valued at about $1.52M, as of the end of the 2021 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Maine at Presque Isle grew 21.6% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $50.8M lower than than the median endowment of Baccalaureate Colleges according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Maine at Presque Isle (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$8.39M

2021 Salaries

2.32%

growth from 2020

In 2021, University of Maine at Presque Isle paid a median of $8.39M in salaries, which represents 37.4% of their overall expenditure ($22.4M) and a 2.32% growth from the previous year.

The median for similar Baccalaureate Colleges is 15.1M (38.9% of overall expenditures).

Instructional Salaries

$2.51M

Instructional Salaries

Number of Employees

In 2021, University of Maine at Presque Isle paid a total of $2.51M to 35 employees working as instructors, which represents 29.9% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $4.92M (32.5%) for similar Baccalaureate Colleges.

Occupations by Share

Associate professor

Most Common Instructor

14 Employees

Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media

Most Common Non-Instructional Employee

25 Employees

In 2021, the most common positions for instructional staff at University of Maine at Presque Isle were Associate professor with 14 employees, Professor with 12 employees, and Assistant professor with 7 employees.

In 2021, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Maine at Presque Isle were Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 25 employees, Office and Administrative Support with 18 employees, and Service with 17 employees.

Instructors by Academic Rank and Sex

Most Common Demographic (2021)

Male Professor
Male Associate professor
Female Associate professor

In 2021, the most common demographic for instructional staff at University of Maine at Presque Isle was Male Professor with 8 employees, Male Associate professor with 7 employees, and Female Associate professor with 7 employees.

This chart shows the sex split between each academic rank present at University of Maine at Presque Isle.