University of Maine at Presque Isle

University of Maine at Presque Isle is a public four-year institution located in Presque Isle, Maine, in a rural fringe setting. The university enrolls 2,614 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 43.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 38% (IPEDS 2023), with a retention rate of 73% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers technical and health-focused programs at the certificate and associate degree levels. Certificate programs include Physical Therapy Assistant and Clinical/Medical Laboratory Assistant at the two-to-four-year certificate level. An associate degree program in Computer and Information Systems Security/Auditing/Information Assurance is also available for students entering the cybersecurity field.

Preesque Isle is located in Aroostook County in northern Maine, near the Canadian border. The university serves as an important educational resource for a largely rural region, connecting students to healthcare and technology career pathways in a remote setting.