More selective than 0% of Maine colleges we cover.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Average after grants for all families receiving federal aid. Pick your income above.
Sticker price $19,113. College Scorecard.
Higher than 29% of Maine colleges we cover and 45% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median 54%.
Within 6 years · College Scorecard
Higher than 24% of Maine colleges we cover and 15% of colleges nationwide. U.S. median $53,263.
Median, 10 years after starting · College Scorecard
UMPI acceptance rate & admissions
Of 755 applicants, University of Maine at Presque Isle admitted 733 and 132 enrolled (IPEDS, Fall 2023 entering class).
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Test scores: College Scorecard, Fall 2024. Other figures: College Scorecard; IPEDS
UMPI tuition, cost & net price
What families actually pay per year, by income
Average net price after grants and scholarships for Maine residents who receive federal aid. Tap your income band.
College Scorecard, latest reported year (in-state, federal aid recipients)
Sticker price (before aid)
IPEDS 2023-24 cost items; total from College Scorecard
College Scorecard; Urban Institute Education Data Portal
What UMPI costs to finish, and how fast it pays back
Graduates of University of Maine at Presque Isle took 4.4 years on average to finish, so the yearly price adds up to the total below. Payback compares former students' earnings with what high school graduates earn in Maine. The figures follow your residency and income choices above.
| Family income | Net price / yr | Cost to finish | Years to pay back |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–30k | $5,934 | $25,872 | 6.0 years |
| $30–48k | $4,492 | $19,585 | 4.6 years |
| $48–75k | $6,564 | $28,619 | 6.7 years |
| $75–110k | $10,229 | $44,598 | 10.4 years |
| $110k+ | $9,758 | $42,545 | 9.9 years |
Cost to finish = yearly price × 4.4 years, the average time graduates took (24% finished in 4 years; students who entered fall 2017, IPEDS). Years to pay back = cost to finish ÷ the earnings gain: median earnings of former students 10 years after starting ($40,956) minus $36,661 for high school graduates ages 25-34 in ME (Census ACS 2020-2024), a gain of $4,295 a year. Before taxes, loan interest and earnings given up while in school. Method
College Scorecard (net price, earnings); IPEDS Graduation Rates (time to finish); U.S. Census Bureau ACS (high school earnings). Calculated by EducationGuide.
UMPI majors, earnings & careers
University of Maine at Presque Isle offers 23 bachelor's majors across 8 areas. Earnings below are for this school's graduates of each major, four years after finishing.
- Social Sciences & Public Service · 5
- Humanities & Languages · 4
- Science & Math · 4
- Business & Finance · 3
- Education · 2
- Health & Medicine · 2
- Technology & Computing · 2
- Arts & Design · 1
Highest-earning majors at UMPI
| Major | Earnings, 4 yrs | Median debt |
|---|---|---|
| Business Administration | $50,411 | $22,118 |
Quick list of all 23 majors
- Accounting—
- Agriculture—
- Allied Health (Imaging / Therapy / Tech)—
- Biology—
- Business—
- Business Administration$50,411
- Computer Science—
- Criminal Justice—
- Education (Elementary / Secondary)—
- Education (Subject Teaching)—
- English—
- Environmental Science / Conservation—
- History—
- Information Technology—
- Kinesiology / Exercise Science—
- Liberal Arts / General Studies—
- Mathematics—
- Multi / Interdisciplinary Studies, Other—
- Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Facilities Management—
- Psychology—
- Social Sciences, Other—
- Social Work—
- Studio Art—
— means too few graduates to report earnings.
College Scorecard field of study, latest release
All majors by area with earnings 1 and 4 years out, and debt →Business Administration → Management analyst
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 10.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Environmental Science / Conservation → Environmental scientist
Median annual wage for all workers in this job, not only new graduates. U.S. jobs projected to grow 6.1% from 2025 to 2035.
BLS Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025; Employment Projections 2025-35
Living in Presque Isle
2 bedrooms $1,175.
HUD Fair Market Rent, FY2027
January and July average highs. 38 inches of rain a year, 98 inches of snow.
NOAA Climate Normals 1991-2020
Highest: winter weather (very high).
FEMA National Risk Index, Aroostook County
Campus & students
IPEDS fall enrollment; Carnegie Classification; EADA via Urban Institute
Aroostook County at a glance
U.S. Census Bureau, ACS 5-year 2024
Compare UMPI with similar schools
Similar public colleges in Maine by selectivity, graduation rate and size. Tap “Why?” to see where the price difference comes from.
| School | Acceptance | You'd pay | Graduation | Earnings, 10 yrs | Price gap |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| University of Maine at Presque Isle | 100% | $7,035 | 52% | $40,956 | This school |
| University of Maine at Farmington | 97% | $16,857 | 52% | $44,433 | |
| University of Maine at Fort Kent | 98% | $7,482 | 39% | $51,077 | |
| University of Southern Maine | 79% | $13,596 | 40% | $49,958 | |
| University of Maine | 97% | $17,510 | 55% | $48,653 |
College Scorecard, latest reported year. “You'd pay” follows your residency and income choices above.
Why the price is different
University of Maine at Presque Isle would cost you $9,822 less per year than University of Maine at Farmington, on average.
- Lower sticker price at University of Maine at Presque Isle, mostly from more University of Maine at Presque Isle students living at home, which lowers its average (−$3,129).
- University of Maine at Presque Isle gives aided families $3,113 more in grants, on average.
| Per year, Maine resident | UMPI | UMF | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition & fees | $9,402 | $11,308 | −$1,906 |
| Books & supplies | $900 | $960 | −$60 |
| Housing & meals | $10,300 | $10,970 | −$670 |
| Personal & travel | $2,500 | $3,444 | −$944 |
| Living-at-home adjustment | −$3,989 | −$860 | −$3,129 |
| Sticker price | $19,113 | $25,822 | −$6,709 |
| Average grants | −$12,078 | −$8,965 | −$3,113 |
| You pay | $7,035 | $16,857 | −$9,822 |
“+” means UMPI costs more; “−” means it costs less. Grants are the sticker price minus the net price. Cost items: IPEDS, on-campus budget. Sticker and net price: College Scorecard, latest reported year; the adjustment reconciles the two. Net price is an average for first-time, full-time students receiving federal aid, not a quote.
Common questions about UMPI
What is the UMPI acceptance rate?
University of Maine at Presque Isle accepts 100% of applicants (College Scorecard). In the latest IPEDS admissions year, 733 of 755 applicants were admitted.
How much does University of Maine at Presque Isle cost per year?
The sticker price (cost of attendance) is $19,113 a year for in-state students. After grants and scholarships, students receiving federal aid pay $7,035 a year on average; families earning $0–30k pay $5,934 and families earning $110k+ pay $9,758.
How much do UMPI graduates earn?
Former University of Maine at Presque Isle students earn a median $40,956 ten years after starting college, compared with a U.S. median of $53,263 across the colleges we cover.
What is the UMPI graduation rate?
52% of first-time, full-time students graduate within six years, and 58% return for their second year.
How long does a UMPI degree take to pay off?
For a family earning $48–75k, finishing at University of Maine at Presque Isle costs about $28,619 after grants ($6,564 a year for 4.4 years, the average time graduates took). Former students earn a median $40,956 ten years after starting, $4,295 more than high school graduates in Maine ($36,661), so the cost is repaid in 6.7 years of that gain, before taxes and interest (EducationGuide calculation).
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Sources on this page: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS; U.S. Census Bureau (ACS); Bureau of Labor Statistics (OEWS, Employment Projections); Bureau of Economic Analysis; HUD; NOAA; FEMA; Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-By); Wikidata. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Averages are not quotes; confirm costs with the school. How we score
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Cite this: “University of Maine at Presque Isle: cost, admissions and outcomes,” EducationGuide.com, https://educationguide.com/colleges/university-of-maine-at-presque-isle (College Scorecard and IPEDS data).