University of Maine at Presque Isle

The University of Maine at Presque Isle (UMPI) is located in the rural town of Presque Isle in northern Maine's Aroostook County, approximately 15 miles from the Canadian border. The 150-acre campus features a mix of traditional and modern academic buildings situated in Maine's agricultural heartland, known for its potato farming heritage. As part of the University of Maine System, UMPI operates as a public liberal arts institution offering associate and bachelor's degrees, with notable programs in education, professional studies, and environmental science. The university maintains a strong focus on experiential learning and personalized education, characteristic of small regional campuses, with most students living in one of two on-campus residence halls. UMPI's athletic program competes in NCAA Division III as the Owls, participating in the North Atlantic Conference.