University of Maine at Presque Isle

Students at the University of Maine at Presque Isle can design their own program of study, advance through coursework at their own pace, and choose the hands-on learning experiences that most closely align with their academic interests and career aspirations. UMPI also provides personalized career preparation support from enrollment to graduation. Although students have the flexibility to shape their own educational experience, they may also choose from a list of majors in areas such as energy development and policy, film studies, medical lab technology, and project management. Fully online degrees are also available in English, history, and psychology. More than 90% of the university's online instructors hold a Ph.D. or terminal degree in their field. Applicants must hold a high school diploma or GED and submit one letter of recommendation from a teacher or counselor. Prospective students do not need to submit ACT or SAT scores for admission, though applicants may need to submit test scores to qualify for certain merit-based scholarships.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate Insight
9% of students
were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools
with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but
are still accessible to many students who apply.
Retention Rate Insight
86% of full-time
students stayed to continue their studies the following academic
year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall
2020.
Graduation Rate Insight
95% of students
graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their
studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are
not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners.
Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.
Application Considerations
Test scores: | Not required or recommended | High school transcript: | Required |
High school rank: | Recommended | Letter of recommendation: | Required |
High school GPA: | Recommended | Open admission: | No |
Completion of college prep program: | Required | Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL): |
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollment: Implied no
Advance placement (AP) credits: Yes
Credit for qualified life experience*:
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*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials,
or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a
portfolio to earn credit.
Learning Environment
8:1
Student to faculty ratio
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.
# | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
---|---|---|---|---|
1 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, And Gender Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
4 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
5 | Education | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
6 | English Language And Literature/Letters | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
7 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
8 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
9 | History | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
10 | Mathematics And Statistics | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
11 | Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
12 | Natural Resources And Conservation | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
13 | Philosophy And Religious Studies | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
14 | Physical Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
15 | Psychology | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
16 | Social Sciences | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |
17 | Visual And Performing Arts | ✔ | ✕ | ✕ |