2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More

$9,190

Net Price

100%

Admitted

20%

Enrolled

36%

Graduation Rate

19/1

Student / Faculty

University Detail

University of Maine at Presque Isle

is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 1,590. In 2021, there were 15 psychology and social work graduates.

Psychology Degrees Offered

Bachelor

Psychology Graduates

15

Total Enrollment

1,590

Type

Public, Four or more years

Institution Accreditation

New England Commission of Higher Education

Psychology Programs Offered

For psychology degrees, University of Maine at Presque Isle offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level.

In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.

Psychology Graduates in 2021BS
General Psychology9
Social Work6
Total Graduates15
US Department of Education

Admission, Enrollment, Graduation

In the fall of 2021, 800 students applied to the University of Maine at Presque Isle. The university admitted 100% and 20% of those who were admitted also enrolled.

By comparison, the average number of applicants for Maine universities is 6,415. On average, all Maine institutions admit 67% and 29% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.

The percentage of University of Maine at Presque Isle students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 67%. Compared to all Maine four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.

The overall graduation rate for University of Maine at Presque Isle is 36%, compared to 59% for all Maine universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 79%.

  • Credits Accepted: Dual enrollment, Credit for life experiences, Advanced placement (AP) credits

Compare UMPI to Maine Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees

Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Maine at Presque Isle to the average of all Maine four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.

Why it Matters

Compare Admission and Enrollment

Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.

UMPI

800

Applicants

100%

Percent Admitted

20%

Percent Enrolled

67%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

36%

Graduation Rate

ME Colleges

6,415

Applicants

67%

Percent Admitted

29%

Percent Enrolled

75%

1st Time Student Retention Rate

59%

Graduation Rate

Student & Faculty Information

In the fall of 2021, there were 35 or 45% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 42 or 55% part-time faculty members employed at University of Maine at Presque Isle. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 35 or 45%.

Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.

Why it Matters

Compare Faculty Numbers

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.

UMPI

19 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

45%

Percent Full-Time

55%

Percent Part-Time

45%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

ME Colleges

13 / 1

Student Faculty Ratio

57%

Percent Full-Time

43%

Percent Part-Time

56%

Percent Full-Time Instructional

Tuition and Student Expenses

For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Maine at Presque Isle the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $7,350, and the average cost for books and supplies is $900.

For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $12,000 and the average cost for graduate fees is $0.

In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Maine at Presque Isle in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.

Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.

Expenses for University of Maine at Presque Isle2021-2022
On Campus Room & Board$9,010
On-Campus Living Expenses$2,500
Total Living Expenses$11,510
Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate$7,350
Books and Supplies, Undergraduate$900
Total Undergraduate Expenses$19,760
In-State, Graduate Tuition$12,000
In-State, Graduate Fees$0
Total Graduate Expenses$12,000
US Department of Education

Net Price

Average Net Price

The average net price to attend University of Maine at Presque Isle is $9,190. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.

In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.

Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.

Net Price by Family Income

Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Maine at Presque Isle presented by family income bracket.

Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.

Average Net Price by Income2020-20212021-2022
$0 – $30,000$8,749$7,253
$30,001 – $48,000$8,174$7,678
$48,001 – $75,000$10,368$9,333
$75,001 – $110,000$13,252$11,390
$110,001 and more$16,920$12,888
US Department of Education

Compare University of Maine at Presque Isle to all Maine universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.

For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.

Why it Matters

Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price

Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.

UMPI

$19,760

Cost to Attend

$6,623

Average Financial Aid

94%

Percent Receiving Aid

$9,190

Net Price

ME Colleges

$42,295

Cost to Attend

$20,120

Average Financial Aid

86%

Percent Receiving Aid

$19,152

Average Net Price

Financial Aid

The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 158 or 94%.

The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 728 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $6,623.

All Undergraduate Students

Type of Aid# Receiving AidAverage Aid Received
Grant or Scholarship Aid728$6,623
Pell Grants422$4,363
Federal Student Loans492$5,182
US Department of Education

Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Maine at Presque Isle to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.

We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.

Why it Matters

Compare Financial Aid

Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.

UMPI

728

Grant or Scholarship Aid

44%

Grants or Scholarships

422

Number of Pell Grants

26%

Pell Grants

492

Federal Student Loans

30%

Federal Student Loans

ME Colleges

2,218

Grant or Scholarship Aid

52%

Grants or Scholarships

816

Number of Pell Grants

19%

Pell Grants

1,245

Federal Student Loans

29%

Federal Student Loans

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