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The University of Maine at Presque Isle, also known as UMPI, is part of the University of Maine System. It was established as Aroostook State Normal School in 1903. It was renamed as University of Maine at Presque Isle after its merger with University of Maine System in 1968. It is situated in Presque Isle. UMPI offers courses in business, recreation, social and life sciences, education, and natural sciences. The campus is spread across an area of 150 acres.
UMPI’s athletics division sponsors more than 10 varsity sports teams. They participate in a wide variety of sports including cross-country running, soccer, basketball and Nordic skiing. The sports teams are nicknamed as the Owls. The university has a campus radio station called the WUPI as well.
The campus of University Of Maine At Presque Isle is in Presque Isle, ME, which is a rural site not far from an urban area. The school is a public institution. Degrees at University Of Maine At Presque Isle include, at the school's highest level, the Bachelor's degree.
The school has a greater breadth of degree programs (majors) than most colleges of its size. University Of Maine At Presque Isle is known for its programs in education and teaching.
Its open admissions system makes the school an attractive choice for many applicants.
University Of Maine At Presque Isle has a tenure system for senior faculty.
In 2007-2008, the school had 1,533 students enrolled (1,320 full-time equivalent).
University Of Maine At Presque Isle offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Division III Independents.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Maine At Presque Isle
181 Main St
Presque Isle, ME 04769-2888
General Phone: (207) 768-9400
http://www.umpi.maine.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Education and Teaching | 124 | elementary school teaching, secondary teaching, physical education teaching, education courses, art education, science teaching, health teaching, math teaching, ... |
| Liberal Arts | 99 | liberal arts and sciences, history courses, English, political science, interdisciplinary studies, social services, sociology |
| Business and Management | 31 | business, accounting |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 12 | parks and recreation management, athletic trainer, health and fitness, parks and recreation studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 10 | criminal justice and safety |
| Family and Social Work | 9 | social work |
| Therapy and Counseling | 8 | psychology |
| Fine Arts | 4 | fine arts |
| Science | 2 | biology |
| Mathematics | 1 | mathematics |
| Art Studies | 1 | art studies |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 0 | environmental studies |
| Medical Support and Technology | 0 | medical lab tech |
| Media | 0 | communication studies |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Maine At Presque Isle in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 285 | 31 |
| Associate's degree | 16 | 4 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Maine At Presque Isle had a total enrollment of 1,533 students (1,320 full-time equivalent).
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 100% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 77% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 3% |
| (Foreign Students) | 17% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 2% |
| 18-19 | 20% |
| 20-21 | 18% |
| 22-24 | 25% |
| 25-29 | 14% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 5% |
| 40-49 | 6% |
| 50-64 | 2% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 94% |
| (International Students) | 5% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 63 % |
| Part-Time | 27 % |
University Of Maine At Presque Isle offers campus housing for 324 of its 1,320 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Presque Isle, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 20 meals per week.
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 6,294 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,724 |
| Room and board | $ 6,292 |
| Room charge | $ 3,540 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 2,652 |
| Books and supplies | $ 900 |
| Other expenses | $ 2,470 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Maine At Presque Isle participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 203300)
University Of Maine At Presque Isle has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $67,043 | 8 | $66,879 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $55,930 | 7 | $55,338 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 8 | $45,786 | 4 | $46,363 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| Lecturer | academic year | 4 | $47,514 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 30 | $55,066 | 22 | $55,979 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Division III Independents |
| Baseball | Division III Independents |
| Track | Division III Independents |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Business/Commerce, General
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Art Teacher Education
Education, Other
Elementary Education and Teaching
French Language Teacher Education
Health Teacher Education
Mathematics Teacher Education
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Science Teacher Education/General Science Teacher Education
Secondary Education and Teaching
Social Studies Teacher Education
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Social Work
FINE ARTS
Fine/Studio Arts, General
LIBERAL ARTS
English Language and Literature, General
History, Other
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, General
Sociology
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Clinical/Medical Laboratory Technician
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education/Fitness, Other
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Facilities Management
Parks, Recreation and Leisure Studies
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Maine At Presque Isle Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in education and teaching (vs. all colleges) | Top 3% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (for open-admission colleges) | Top 10% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 15% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 17% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
Notable:
Open admission Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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