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University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine

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Overview

Enrollment

7,996
University of Southern Maine overview
Location Portland, Maine
Online maine.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
Setting Small City
University of Southern Maine overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Level of Study Undergrad/Graduate

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 5,397 prospective students applied, and 4,695 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 895 enrolled in the school.  4,191 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,805 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2021/2022, excluding room and board, is $8,064 plus fees of $1,840. University of Southern Maine is ranked 699 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2023 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

Ratings

5/10

Overall

5/10

Academics

6/10

Resources

4/10

Outcomes

5/10

Value

University of Southern Maine is rated within the lower 43% of four-year colleges nationally and earns a CollegeSimply grade of 5 out of 10. Learn how ratings are calculated

Rankings

Rankings for University of Southern Maine within the 2023 CollegeSimply Best Colleges Lists.

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Getting In

Admission Standards

Moderate
University of Southern Maine overview
SAT 995/1230
ACT 19/24
GPA 3.33

Applications Accepted

87% 
University of Southern Maine overview
Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
Application Fee $0

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Annual Cost to Attend

Maine Resident Tuition

$8,064
In State Costs for University of Southern Maine
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$600
Other Fees$1,840
Room and Board $10,338
Budget for Other Expenses$3,000
Total One Year Cost$23,842

Out of State Resident Tuition

$22,064
Out of State Costs for University of Southern Maine
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$600
Other Fees$1,840
Room and Board $10,338
Budget for Other Expenses$3,000
Total One Year Cost$37,842

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Outcomes

Average Salary After 10 Years

$42,600 per year

Bachelor's Degree Graduation Rate

33% within 6 years

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Popular Areas of Study

Popular subjects studied by University of Southern Maine students
Subject Percent of Class
Health Professions 17%
Social Sciences 17%
Business 16%
Communication 10%
Visual and Performing Arts 5%

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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.