UMaine Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)
UMaine annually evaluates its performance and long-term goal progress using Key Performance Indicators (KPIs). These metrics are driven by the overarching goals laid out in UMaine’s Strategic Vision and Values Framework and the Strategic Enrollment Management Action Plan. The metrics span a variety of topic areas, including student success, diversity, equity and inclusion, research and development, outreach and engagement, innovation and economic development, and infrastructure and financial responsibility.
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Strategic Vision and Values Goal 1.1: We will welcome and support all learners and engage them in experiential learning.
| UMaine Student Success KPI Metrics | Baseline (Fall 2018) | Current (Fall 2023) | Stretch Goal (Fall 2027) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment (Headcount) | 11,404 | 11,262 | 12,500 |
| Enrollment (FTE) | 9,750 | 9,075 | 10,154 |
| First-Year Retention | 78% | 77% | 82% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 40% | 44% | 50% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 60% | 57% | 62% |
| First-Year participation in Research Learning Experiences | – | 29% | 50% |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 16 | 15 | 16 |
| % of graduates completing at least one internship | – | (2022-2023 graduates) 63% | (2026-2027 graduates) 80% |
| % Employed or Continuing Education | (2017-2018 graduates) 96% | (2022-2023 graduates) 93% | (2026-2027 graduates) 100% |
| Average Debt per Borrower (Bachelor Degree Graduates) | (2017-2018 graduates) $34,741 | (2022-2023 graduates) $36,136 | (2026-2027 graduates) $25,921 |
| UMaine Machias Student Success KPI Metrics | Baseline (Fall 2018) | Current (Fall 2023) | Stretch Goal (Fall 2027) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Enrollment (Headcount) | 675 | 591 | 820 |
| Enrollment (FTE) | 425 | 299 | 535 |
| First-Year Retention | 55% | 67% | 70% |
| Four-Year Graduation Rate | 14% | 18% | 25% |
| Six-Year Graduation Rate | 30% | 27% | 35% |
| First-Year participation in Research Learning Experiences | – | 23% | 50% |
| Student-to-Faculty Ratio | 12 | 13 | 13 |
| % of graduates completing at least one internship | – | (2022-2023 graduates) 69% | (2026-2027 graduates) 80% |
| % Employed or Continuing Education | – | (2022-2023 graduates) 83% | (2026-2027 graduates) 100% |
| Average Debt per Borrower (Bachelor Degree Graduates) | (2017-2018 graduates) $25,702 | (2022-2023 graduates) $24,904 | (2026-2027 graduates) $25,921 |
Strategic Vision and Values Goal 3: The university will be a rewarding place to live, learn and work by sustaining an environment that is diverse and inclusive, and fosters the personal development of all its stakeholders.
| UMaine Diversity KPI Metrics | Baseline (Fall 2018) | Current (Fall 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| % of historically underrepresented* students | 10% | 11% |
| % of historically underrepresented* faculty (full-time) | 3% | (Fall 2022) 5% |
| % of historically underrepresented* staff (full-time) | 4% | (Fall 2022) 4% |
| UMaine Equity** KPI Metrics | Subgroup Baseline (Fall 2018) | Subgroup Current (Fall 2023) | UMaine Current (Fall 2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Year Retention Goal: Reduce Gaps from Average | |||
| Historically Underrepresented* Students | 72% | 70% | 77% |
| First-Generation Students | 70% | 70% | 77% |
| Pell Recipients | 72% | 68% | 77% |
| Four-Year Graduation Goal: Reduce Gaps from Average | |||
| Historically Underrepresented* Students | 28% | 29% | 44% |
| First-Generation Students | 32% | 33% | 44% |
| Pell Recipients | 31% | 35% | 44% |
| Six-Year Graduation Goal: Reduce Gaps from Average | |||
| Historically Underrepresented* Students | 45% | 47% | 57% |
| First-Generation Students | 48% | 47% | 57% |
| Pell Recipients | 50% | 48% | 57% |
| UMaine Inclusion*** KPI Metrics | Baseline (Spring 2017) | Current (Spring 2023) | Carnegie Peers (Spring 2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| “I feel valued by this institution.” | NA | 66% | 70% |
| “Experiences at institution contributed to knowledge, skills, and personal development in understanding people from other backgrounds.” | 47% | 60% | 65% |
| “How much does your institution emphasize encouraging contact among students from different backgrounds?” | 37% | 41% | 54% |
*Historically underrepresented includes non-international students, faculty, and staff reporting race/ethnicity who are American Indian/Alaskan Native, Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and those identifying as two or more races.
**The year reflects the year in which the rates are reported. For example, fall 2021 represents the retention rate of students who entered in the fall of 2020.
***Inclusion metrics are questions from the National Survey of Student Engagement (NSSE)
| UMaine Machias Diversity KPI Metrics | Baseline (Fall 2018) | Current (Fall 2023) |
|---|---|---|
| % of historically underrepresented* students | 11% | 16% |
| % of historically underrepresented* faculty (full-time) | 0% | (Fall 2022) 5% |
| % of historically underrepresented* staff (full-time) | 2% | (Fall 2022) 3% |
| UMaine Machias Equity** KPI Metrics | Subgroup Baseline (Fall 2018) | Subgroup Current (Fall 2023) | UMaine Machias Current (Fall 2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| First-Year Retention Goal: Reduce Gaps from Average | | | |
| Historically Underrepresented* Students | 27% | 77% | 67% |
| First-Generation Students | 51% | 70% | 67% |
| Pell Recipients | 50% | 76% | 67% |
| Four-Year Graduation Goal: Reduce Gaps from Average | |||
| Historically Underrepresented* Students | 14% | 5% | 18% |
| First-Generation Students | 11% | 12% | 18% |
| Pell Recipients | 12% | 11% | 18% |
| Six-Year Graduation Goal: Reduce Gaps from Average | |||
| Historically Underrepresented* Students | 12% | 18% | 27% |
| First-Generation Students | 23% | 16% | 27% |
| Pell Recipients | 25% | 15% | 27% |
| UMaine Machias Inclusion KPI Metrics | Baseline (Spring 2018) | Current (Spring 2023) | Carnegie Peers (Spring 2023) |
|---|---|---|---|
| “I feel valued by this institution.” | NA | 90% | 70% |
| “Experiences at institution contributed to knowledge, skills, and personal development in understanding people from other backgrounds.” | 60% | 75% | 65% |
| “How much does your institution emphasize encouraging contact among students from different backgrounds?” | 48% | 65% | 54% |
*Historically underrepresented includes non-international students, faculty, and staff reporting race/ethnicity who are American Indian/Alaskan Native, Black or African American, Hispanic/Latino, Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander, and those identifying as two or more races.
**The year reflects the year in which the rates are reported. For example, fall 2021 represents the retention rate of students who entered in the fall of 2020.
Strategic Vision and Values Goal 1.2: We will create new knowledge and apply innovative research and scholarship to enrich lives.
| UMaine Research KPI Metrics | Baseline (FY 2019) | Current (FY 2023) | Stretch Goal (FY 2028) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Research Expenditures | $138M | $246M | $253M |
| Research Awards ($) | $79M | $149M | $196M |
| Research Awards (#) | 381 | 396 | 725 |
| Research Proposals ($) | $215M | $403M | $403M |
| Research Proposals (#) | 553 | 601 | 822 |
| Doctoral Degrees Awarded | 69 | 62 | 92 |
| R&D Staff with Doctorates (Fall reporting) | 136 | 279 | 265 |
Strategic Vision and Values Goal 2.1: We will grow and advance partnerships to catalyze the cultural, economic and civic future of Maine and beyond.
| UMaine Outreach & Engagement KPI Metrics | Baseline (FY 2019) | Current (FY 2023) | Stretch Goal (FY 2028) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Programming | |||
| Number of youth related activities | 132 | 136 | Not yet determined |
| Number of youth served | 16,100 | 10,206 | Not yet determined |
| Number of volunteers in youth-related activities | 1,334 | 647 | Not yet determined |
| External Partnerships | |||
| Pending Institution-wide data collection in 2022-2023 |
Strategic Vision and Values Goal 1: We will support and grow Maine’s economy through new discoveries and by building a workforce whose members are engaged in their communities and prepared for lifelong success.
| UMaine Innovation & Economic Development KPI Metrics | Baseline (FY 2019) | Current (FY 2023) | Stretch Goal (FY 2028) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Invention Disclosures | 14 | 33 | 40 |
| Commercialization Revenue ($) | $289K | $497K | $5M |
| Commercialization Teams External Funding (Cumulative $) | $480K | $10.3M | $10M |
| Commercialization Teams (#) | 13 | 9 | 20 |
| Business & Industry Innovation Revenue ($) | $7.2M | $7.4M | $14M |
| Business & Economic Development Partners | 367 | 320 | 400 |
| IP-Based Spinoffs Incorporated (#) | 3 | 1 | 4 |
Strategic Vision and Values Goal 2.2: We will optimize management of our infrastructure and enhance it to support the realization of our vision.
| UMaine Infrastructure and Financial Responsibility KPI Metrics | Baseline (FY 2019) | Current (FY 2023) | Stretch Goal (FY 2028) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Net Operating Margin Ratio | -1.70% | -4.97% | 2% |
| Debt Service Coverage Ratio | 2.46 | 0.09 | 2 |
| Primary Reserve Ratio | 0.3 | 0.32 | 0.4 |
| Endowment per FTE Student | $34,584 | $44,576 (FY 2022) | $35,500 |
| Alumni Giving Rate | 7% | 5.5% (FY 2022) | 7% |