The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is a public university in Presque Isle, Maine, in Aroostook County, and part of the University of Maine System. It opened in 1903 as Aroostook State Normal School, a two-year teacher preparation program, and was renamed several times before adopting its present name in 1971. Wikipedia lists about 2,170 students in fall 2024 on a 150-acre campus. UMPI is known for YourPace, a self-paced, competency-based online bachelor's program, and an online master's in organizational leadership added in 2020. It also built a campus wind turbine in 2009 and divested from fossil fuels in 2014. Its Owls teams compete in NCAA Division III. Traditional students apply through ApplyMaine or the Common App, and the school offers Free for Four tuition coverage for eligible Maine students plus merit awards on acceptance.
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UMPI asks traditional applicants for an official high school transcript, with an essay and interview only requested in some cases. YourPace has its own application and requires applicants to be at least 20.
Dates, fees and criteria change every session. Always confirm them on the official admissions page before applying.
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181 Main St, Presque Isle, ME 04769, United States, Maine
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