University of Maine at Presque Isle
- Public
University of Maine at Presque Isle: international tuition 14,220 USD per year, one-year total cost 30,570 USD, acceptance rate 99.9%. Merit scholarships are open to international students. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
Yes. A Vietnamese international first-year student may be considered for UMPI's Merit Scholarship, worth up to $5,000 per year for eligible traditional undergraduates. Need-based aid eligibility for international students is unclear.
Getting in. The school admits 99.9% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The school does not require the SAT or ACT. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6.5+, TOEFL iBT 4+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to 30,570 USD, before any scholarship. 1 scholarship comes with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline for fall is 15/7. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 13/10/2026Cost checked 11/10/2026
What is the tuition at University of Maine at Presque Isle?
International tuition is 14,220 USD per year. The total cost for one year is 30,570 USD.
Does University of Maine at Presque Isle offer scholarships for international students?
Merit scholarships are open to international students. Yes. A Vietnamese international first-year student may be considered for UMPI's Merit Scholarship, worth up to $5,000 per year for eligible traditional undergraduates. Need-based aid eligibility for international students is unclear.
What English scores does University of Maine at Presque Isle require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6.5, TOEFL iBT 4, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at University of Maine at Presque Isle?
The acceptance rate is 99.9%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerYesAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.If you are admitted, the offer comes with aid: the school either sets what your family pays based on finances, or takes a merit scholarship off the tuition.You will need: no separate scholarship essay — the school considers you for merit aid from your application.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
For Vietnamese students
Vietnamese community nearby
Students on campus lifeiPublic YouTube videos by students and the school, matched to this school's name; Vietnamese videos first. Each reflects its creator's own view.
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Contact
Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
VND converted at Vietcombank's selling rate on 15/10/2026; indicative only — the real amount depends on the rate when you pay.
Scholarships and aid for international students
- Is merit considered automatically with the application?YesMerit scholarships are awarded upon acceptance, and UMPI says no additional application is required.
- Is admission need-blind for international applicants?UnclearNone of the provided pages states that admissions are need-blind for international students.
- Is the CSS Profile or a school aid form required?UnclearThe provided pages do not mention a CSS Profile or a separate financial-aid form for international students.
Scholarships at this school
Merit Awards – Traditional UndergraduatesIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- High-school transcriptiTranscripts must go through a third-party credential evaluation (NACES or AICE) that converts grades to US equivalents and includes a GPA.Required
- English proficiencyRequired
- Proof of fundsiProof of finances is required when requesting an I-20 to study on an F-1 visa.Required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
DeadlinesFall 2026
This cycle's dates have passed; the school has not posted next cycle's dates yet.
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
Updated 11/10/2026How Duckling sources data