91±¬ÁÏ Key Performance Indicators (KPIs)

91±¬ÁÏ 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 91±¬ÁÏ’s Strategic Vision and Values Framework and the Strategic Enrollment Management Action Plan. The metrics span a variety of topic areas, including student success, research and development, outreach and engagement, innovation and economic development, and infrastructure and financial responsibility.

Click to on a topic to expand KPI metrics for 91±¬ÁÏ and 91±¬ÁÏ Machias (where applicable):

Strategic Vision and Values Goal 1.1: We will welcome and support all learners and engage them in experiential learning.

91±¬ÁÏ Student Success KPI MetricsBaseline
(Fall 2018)		Current
(Fall 2025)		Stretch Goal
(Fall 2027)
Enrollment (Headcount)*11,16410,64412,100
Enrollment (Headcount)- Early College331669671
Enrollment (FTE)*9,6948,85310,055
First-Year Retention78%79%82%
Four-Year Graduation Rate40%47%50%
Six-Year Graduation Rate60%59%62%
First-Year participation in Research Learning Experiences–52%50%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio (91±¬ÁÏ and 91±¬ÁÏ Machias Combined)161516
% of graduates completing at least one internship–(2023-2024 graduates)
64%		(2026-2027 graduates)
80%
% Employed or Continuing Education(2017-2018 graduates)
96%		(2023-2024 graduates)
94%		(2026-2027 graduates)
100%
Average Debt per Borrower (Bachelor Degree Graduates)(2017-2018 graduates)
$34,741		(2024-2025 graduates)
$34,033		(2026-2027 graduates)
$25,921
*Excludes Early College
91±¬ÁÏ Machias Student Success KPI MetricsBaseline
(Fall 2018)		Current
(Fall 2025)		Stretch Goal
(Fall 2027)
Enrollment (Headcount)*582288549
Enrollment (FTE)*403218472
First-Year Retention55%78%70%
Four-Year Graduation Rate14%21%25%
Six-Year Graduation Rate30%23%35%
First-Year participation in Research Learning Experiences–23%
(Fall 2023)		50%
Student-to-Faculty Ratio1213
(Fall 2023)		13
% of graduates completing at least one internship–(2023-2024 graduates)
44%		(2026-2027 graduates)
80%
% Employed or Continuing Education–(2023-2024 graduates)
98%		(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
*Excludes Early College

Strategic Vision and Values Goal 1.2: We will create new knowledge and apply innovative research and scholarship to enrich lives.

91±¬ÁÏ Research KPI MetricsBaseline
(FY 2019)		Current
(FY 2025)		Stretch Goal
(FY 2028)
Research Expenditures$138M $298M$253M
Research Awards ($)$79M$204M$196M
Research Awards (#)381442725
Research Proposals ($)$215M$333M$403M
Research Proposals (#)553591822
Doctoral Degrees Awarded698392
R&D Staff with Doctorates (Fall reporting)136284265

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.

91±¬ÁÏ Outreach & Engagement KPI MetricsBaseline
(FY 2019)		Current
(FY 2025)		Stretch Goal
(FY 2028)
Cooperative Extension 4-H Youth Development Programming
Number of youth related activities132162Not yet determined
Number of youth served16,10024,546Not yet determined
Number of volunteers in youth-related activities1,334652Not yet determined
External Partnerships–306Not yet determined

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.

91±¬ÁÏ Innovation & Economic Development KPI MetricsBaseline
(FY 2019)		Current
(FY 2025)		Stretch Goal
(FY 2028)
Invention Disclosures142540
Commercialization Revenue ($)$289K$764K$5M
Commercialization Teams External Funding (Cumulative $)$480K$10.3M (as of FY 2023)$10M
Commercialization Teams (#)13820
Business & Industry Innovation Revenue ($)$7.2M$6.1M$14M
Business & Economic Development Partners367378400
IP-Based Spinoffs Incorporated (#)334

Strategic Vision and Values Goal 2.2: We will optimize management of our infrastructure and enhance it to support the realization of our vision.

91±¬ÁÏ Infrastructure and Financial Responsibility KPI MetricsBaseline
(FY 2019)		Current
(FY 2025)		Stretch Goal
(FY 2028)
Net Operating Margin Ratio-1.70%1.04%2%
Debt Service Coverage Ratio2.463.112
Primary Reserve Ratio0.30.330.4
Endowment per FTE Student$34,584$57,519$35,500
Alumni Giving Rate7%4.4%
(FY24)		7%