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University of Maine at Presque Isle
Presque isle, ME 04769
(207) 768-9532; FAX (207) 768-9608
The University of Maine at Presque Isle, founded in 1903, is a public 2-campus institution within the University of Maine system. Interactive television connects the 2 campuses. There are 2 undergraduate schools and 1 graduate school. In addition to regional accreditation, UM-Presque Isle has baccalaureate program accreditation with NRPA. The library contains 160,003 volumes, 306,003 microform items, and 6020 audiovisual forms/CDs, and subscribes to 662 periodicals. Computerized library services include the card catalog, interiibrary loans, and database searching. Special learning facilities include a learning resource center, art gallery, natural history museum, radio station, TV station, and theater. The 150-acre campus is in a rural area 150 miles north of Bangor. Including residence halls, there are 11 buildings.
Student Life: 86% of undergraduates are from Maine. Others are from 16 states, 9 foreign countries, and Canada. 90% are from public schools. 86% are white. 55% are Catholic; 27% Protestant; 10% claim no religious affiliation. The average age of freshmen is 20; all undergraduates, 26. 45% do not continue beyond their first year; 28% remain to graduate.
Housing: 400 students can be accommodated in college housing, which includes single-sex and coed dormitories, on-campus apartments, off-campus apartments, and married-student housing. On-campus housing is guaranteed for all 4 years. 77% of students commute. All students may keep cars.
Activities: 2% of men belong to 1 national fraternity; 1% of women belong to 1 national sorority. There are 34 groups on campus, including art, band, chess, computers, drama, ethnic, film, honors, international, literary magazine, musical theater, newspaper, outdoor, pep band, political, professional, radio and TV, religious, social, social service, and student government. Popular campus events include Orientation Olympics, Casino Night, Dating Game, and Comedy Night.
Sports: There are 6 intercollegiate sports for men and 6 for women, and 17 intramural sports for men and 17 for women. Facilities include a multifunctional structure that houses a gym, a weight room, phys ed labs, a sports medicine facility, Athletic Hall of Fame, and an auditorium. A large playing field contains baseball, soccer, and tennis courts. There are also hiking trails, a bike path, and a ropes course.
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(207) 621-3447 (800) 696-6000; FAX: (207) 621-3116
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(207)255-1318 (800) (888) CO-TO-UIWM; FAX; (207) 255-1363
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Oromo, ME 04469-5713
(207) 581-1561; FAX: (207) 581-1213
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Casting, ME 04420
(207) 328-2206 (800) 227-8465; FAX: (207) 326-2515
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