Overview
Enrollment
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
Overall
Academics
Resources
Outcomes
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.
#699 in Best Colleges in the U.S.
#251 in Best Public Colleges in the U.S.
#4 in Best Colleges in Maine
#2 in Best Public Colleges in Maine
#24 in Best Value Colleges in Maine
View the CollegeSimply ranking methodology.
Getting In
Admission Standards
| SAT | 995/1230 |
| ACT | 19/24 |
| GPA | 3.33 |
Applications Accepted
| Applications Due | - |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
| Application Fee | $0 |
Annual Cost to Attend
Maine Resident Tuition
| 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
| 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 |
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% |
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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.