Overview
Student Population
Located in Portland, Maine, University of Southern Maine is a mid-size four year public college offering both undergrad and graduate programs. In the most recent statistical year 4,774 prospective students applied, and 4,198 were granted admission. Of those admitted 808 enrolled in the school. 4,435 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,587 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2020/2021, excluding room and board, is $8,064 plus fees of $1,464. University of Southern Maine is ranked 658 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2022 U.S. Colleges Ranking.
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Ratings
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University of Southern Maine is rated within the lower 42% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated
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Rankings
Rankings for University of Southern Maine within the 2022 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.
#658 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#250 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#3 in Best Colleges in Maine
#1 in Best Public Colleges in Maine
#24 in Best Value Colleges in Maine
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Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 958/1160 |
| ACT | 20/25 |
| GPA | 3.28 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | May 1, 2023 |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
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Annual Cost to Attend
Maine Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Other Fees | $1,464 |
| Room and Board | $10,124 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $23,252 |
Out of State Resident Tuition
| Fee | Cost |
|---|---|
| Books and Supplies | $600 |
| Other Fees | $1,464 |
| Room and Board | $10,124 |
| Budget for Other Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total One Year Cost | $36,720 |
Outcomes
Average Salary After 10 Years
Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate
Popular Areas of Study
| Subject | Percent of Class |
|---|---|
| Health Professions | 17% |
| Social Sciences | 17% |
| Business | 16% |
| Communication | 10% |
| Visual and Performing Arts | 5% |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161554 IPEDS survey data for University of Southern Maine.
Current students may use the University of Southern Maine GPA calculator to determine their current college GPA.