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University of Maine - Presque Isle

181 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769

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University of Maine - Presque Isle School Description

The University of Maine at Presque Isle, a publicly supported, baccalaureate institution located in northern Maine, provides broad educational opportunities for a diverse student body, with particular reference to the people of its region and state.

The University emphasizes professional programs and a balanced curriculum that promotes a strong foundation in the arts and sciences. Undergraduate study includes a variety of majors leading to baccalaureate degrees in teacher education, career and professional fields, health and human services, arts and sciences, and the natural environment. Other opportunities include associate degrees, articulated transfer arrangements with campuses of the University of Maine System, non-degree certificates, and continuing education for practicing professionals.

For more than a century, the University of Maine at Presque Isle has been helping students find their path to great professional careers. We provide 1,500 traditional and non-traditional students with life-changing opportunities in a caring, small-university environment. One of seven autonomous campuses within the University of Maine System, UMPI combines liberal arts and selected professional programs and serves as a cultural and educational resource for the entire region. The University has adopted a learning focus that embraces the curriculum, student life, even the classrooms themselves. It's called adventurous learning - intellectual, cultural, and outdoor adventure in an extraordinary natural and cultural environment. This kind of learning provides opportunities for personal discovery and individual adventure so that students develop the skills and self-confidence to succeed in life.

Our campus sits on 150 acres surrounded by the rolling hills and potato fields of northern Maine. The city of Presque Isle offers opportunities for both summer and winter outdoor sports and is the primary commercial center of the region. Combining clean air, clear skies, and safe small-town life next door to the Northern Maine Woods, it also boasts blue-ribbon schools, a regional airport, and easy access to nearby Canada.

From our campus, it's a short walk to Presque Isle's downtown area, which features shops, restaurants, and a movie theater. Further north is the city's business district.

Presque Isle is within a short driving distance of many picturesque rural communities and some of the most beautiful, unspoiled wilderness an outdoor enthusiast could ask for.

Keep in mind, Northern Maine shares a border with Canada, providing the opportunity for exciting day and weekend trips to destinations such as Fredericton, New Brunswick, and Quebec City, Quebec.

School Website: University of Maine - Presque Isle

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University of Maine - Presque Isle

From Wikipedia, The Free Encyclopedia

The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is part of the University of Maine System. Located in Presque Isle, UMPI offers studies in social and life sciences, business, recreation, education, and natural sciences. Its campus radio station is WUPI.

It was founded in 1903 as Aroostook State Normal School, offering a two-year teacher preparation program. The school was renamed when it joined the new University of Maine System in 1968.

Academics

UMPI currently offers 21 Baccalaureate Degrees from Accounting to Social Work, 4 Associate Degrees, and 27 Minor Programs. In addition, the university also offers a 1-year Teacher Certification Program.

Notable faculty and alumni

Mabel Desmond served four terms in the Maine House of Representatives, from 1994 to 2002.

Peter Fields Athletic Director of Intercollegiate Athletics Montana State University.

Caroline Gentile Field Hockey player, a nationally known educator in the field of Health, Physical Education and Recreation.

Andy Giles is painter, photographer, filmmaker, videographer, World War II historian, documentarian, and lecturer, Reed Art Gallery director.

James "Chico" Hernandez USA National Champion, FIAS World Cup Vice-Champion in Sombo wrestling, featured on a box of Wheaties.

Karol L'Heureux Head Volleyball Coach for 28 seasons at University of New England.

John Lisnik served in the Maine House of Representatives.

Andy Palmer 1980 Olympic Trials Marathon Runner.

Cathie Pelletier Novelist of Candles on Bay Street, Dancing at the Harvest Moon, Running the Bulls and won the 2006 Paterson Prize for Fiction.

Romey Pelletier an Greco-Roman Wrestler alternate on the U.S. Olympic squad that competed in the 1984 Olympic Games at Los Angeles.

John Tuttle served in the Maine House of Representatives.

Brian Woodworth Pitcher for the Kansas City Royals Baseball Organization.

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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Small Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Small (Under 2,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Owls

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
1,548
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
83%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$13,330
Students Receiving Aid:
89%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$40
Selectivity:
Open Admissions
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University of Maine - Presque Isle Degree Programs

Associates Degree Programs

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Bachelors Degree Programs

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University of Maine - Presque Isle Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 83%
Part-Time 17%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 92%
Other 6%
Hispanic 1%
African-American 1%
Asian 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 89%
Out-of-State 11%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Maine 89%
Minnesota 1%
Vermont 1%
Kansas 0%
Florida 0%
Percent of Students International: 13%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 25%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Division III Independents)
Baseball (Division III Independents)
Track (Division II Independents)

University of Maine - Presque Isle Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 5,740 $ 13,330  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 5,100 $ 12,780  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 640 $ 640  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 3,021 66%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 940 46%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 2,009 67%  
Student Loans:
 $ 2,775 65%  
Any Aid:
   89%  

University of Maine - Presque Isle Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 100% (Open Admissions)

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $40.00

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