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Portland, Maine

University of Southern Maine

Overview

Student Population
7,794
University of Southern Maine overview
Location Portland, Maine
Online maine.edu
School Type Public 4 Year
University of Southern Maine overview
Size Mid-size
Status Non-profit
On Campus Housing Yes
Religious Affiliation 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 4,339 prospective students applied, and 3,622 were granted admission.  Of those admitted 923 enrolled in the school.  4,613 students are enrolled on a full time basis, and 3,181 attend part time. In-state tuition for 2017/2018, excluding room and board, is $7,336 plus fees of $1,302. University of Southern Maine is ranked 1080 nationally in the CollegeSimply.com 2019 U.S. Colleges Ranking.

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Admission Standards
Moderate 
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SAT 1030/1230
ACT 19/25
GPA 3.01
Applications Accepted
83.5% 
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Applications Due -
Applicant Competition Very Low
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Annual Cost to Attend

Maine Resident Tuition
$7,336
In State Costs for University of Southern Maine
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,302
Room and Board $9,774
Budget for Other Expenses$3,000
Total One Year Cost$22,612
Out of State Tuition
$19,292
Out of State Costs for University of Southern Maine
Fee Cost
Books and Supplies$1,200
Other Fees$1,302
Room and Board $9,774
Budget for Other Expenses$3,000
Total One Year Cost$34,568
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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.

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