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University of Maine at Presque Isle
Admission at University of Maine at Presque Isle is close to open (99.9%), which shifts the homework to outcomes: check the $40,956 median earnings below before the application.
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University of Maine at Presque Isle anchors the college town of Presque Isle, ME, where the public campus and town largely share a footprint. International students are a visible presence here — 10.8% of undergraduates come from outside the U.S.
24.3% of undergraduates carry Pell grants — a plain read on who the campus actually serves. With 1,913 undergraduates and a residential core, weekends happen on campus — and 58.4% of first-years come back for a second year.
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Admissions
In the Fall 2023 cycle, University of Maine at Presque Isle received 755 applications and admitted 733 (97.1%), with 132 enrolling.
Leave the SAT prep out of this one — test scores are disregarded entirely. University of Maine at Presque Isle's 99.9% admission rate turned on grades and application strength.
How University of Maine at Presque Isle compares
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | Maine median | National median | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance rate | 99.9% | 81% | 77.2% |
| Tuition (in-state) | $9,402 | $23,304 | $19,591 |
| Median earnings (10 yr) | $40,956 | $48,653 | $53,781 |
At $40,956, ten-year earnings trail the state median ($48,653). Look at University of Maine at Presque Isle's major-level rows below before reading too much into the campus-wide number.
Cost, size & completion
In-state students pay $9,402 in tuition; crossing a state border raises that to $14,862. For non-residents, University of Maine at Presque Isle's $14,862 is the number to weigh against private options before assuming public means cheaper.
Enrollment sits at 1,913 — University of Maine at Presque Isle is one of the smaller campuses on this site.
51.5% graduate within six years. Roughly 48% don't — ask a University of Maine at Presque Isle tour guide what happens to them and watch the answer carefully.
Frequently asked questions
What GPA and test scores do you need for University of Maine at Presque Isle?
University of Maine at Presque Isle doesn't look at test scores; its 99.9% admission rate turned on transcripts, coursework rigor and the application itself.
What is University of Maine at Presque Isle's acceptance rate?
97.1% in the Fall 2023 cycle — 733 admitted from 755 applicants.
How much does University of Maine at Presque Isle cost?
In-state tuition is $9,402; out-of-state students pay $14,862. Fees, housing and aid move the real total in both directions.
What do University of Maine at Presque Isle graduates earn?
Federal data puts median earnings at $40,956 ten years after enrolling.
Similar colleges in Maine
- University of Maine — 96.6% admitted
- University of Maine at Fort Kent — 97.9% admitted
- University of Maine at Farmington — 96.7% admitted
- University of New England — 91.6% admitted
Run your own numbers
Data: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard (Jun 2026), IPEDS ADM2023/HD2024. Retrieved 2026-09-01. Figures reflect the latest federal cohorts, which lag the current admissions cycle.