University of Southern Maine
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
About University of Southern Maine
School Type: Public
Religious Affiliation: Not applicable
Status: Non-profit
Military Friendly: Yes
Accreditation: regional
The University of Southern Maine is a medium-sized public university located on an urban campus in Portland, Maine. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 5,520, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 79%. The university offers 71 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 46%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $8,910, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $26,250.
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Admissions Breakdown
Acceptance Rate
Full-Time Student Retention Rate
Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students
Application Considerations
Test scoresRequired to be considered for admission
High school transcriptRequired
High school rankNot required for admission, but considered if submitted
Letter of recommendationRecommended
High school GPANot considered for admission, even if submitted
Open admissionNo
Completion of college prep programRecommended
Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission
Transfer Credit Policy
Dual enrollmentYes
Credit for qualified life experience*Yes
Advance placement (AP) creditsYes
*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.
SAT & ACT
ACT 25th-75th Percentile23-26
SAT 25th-75th Percentile995-1280
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
8k
Students enrolled
61%
Online student enrollment
14:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
43%
Unknown
1%
Black
5%
Hispanic
3%
Two or more races
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
Asian
2%
American Indian/Alaska Native
0%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Socio-economic diversity
25% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.
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Online Programs
Offers Online Programs
Yes
Online Programs
54
Total Online Enrollment
4,623
Student Location Breakout
Bar graph visual depicting student location breakout percentages.61% online, 39% on-campus.
Percent of Programs Online
74% On-campus
26% Online
Types of Online Programs Offered
Certificates17% online
AssociateNot offered
Bachelor's10% online
Graduate Certificate39% online
Master's42% online
Doctorate33% online
Student Charges
Tuition and Required Fees
| Student Level | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| Undergraduate | $8,910 | $26,250 |
| Graduate | $8,010 | $24,300 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.
| Costs to Consider | Price |
|---|---|
| Books and supplies | $800 |
| On-campus room and board | $11,370 |
| On-campus other expenses | $3,242 |
| Off-campus (not with family) room and board | $11,370 |
| Off-campus (not with family) other expenses | $3,242 |
| Off-campus (with family) other expenses | $3,242 |
Total Undergraduate Cost
| Total cost by category | In-state | Out-of-state |
|---|---|---|
| On-campus | $24,322 | $41,662 |
| Off-campus without family | $24,322 | $41,662 |
| Off-campus with family | $12,952 | $30,292 |
Financial Breakdown
Students Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
39%
State Grant Aid
37%
Institution Grant Aid
91%
Pell Grant
25%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$19k
Average student debtafter graduation
$36k
Average salary 6 years after starting school
Varsity Athletic Teams
NCAA Division I-FCS
of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.
Participation
- All Track Combined
- Baseball
- Basketball
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Tennis
- Wrestling
- Field Hockey
- Softball
- Volleyball
Degrees Awarded by Program
| # | Programs | BA | MA | Doc |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Architecture And Related Services. | |||
| 2 | Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies. | |||
| 3 | Biological And Biomedical Sciences. | |||
| 4 | Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services. | |||
| 5 | Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs. | |||
| 6 | Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services. | |||
| 7 | Education. | |||
| 8 | Engineering. | |||
| 9 | Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians. | |||
| 10 | English Language And Literature/Letters. | |||
| 11 | Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics. | |||
| 12 | Health Professions And Related Programs. | |||
| 13 | History. | |||
| 14 | Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services. | |||
| 15 | Legal Professions And Studies. | |||
| 16 | Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities. | |||
| 17 | Mathematics And Statistics. | |||
| 18 | Natural Resources And Conservation. | |||
| 19 | Parks, Recreation, Leisure, Fitness, And Kinesiology. | |||
| 20 | Philosophy And Religious Studies. | |||
| 21 | Physical Sciences. | |||
| 22 | Psychology. | |||
| 23 | Public Administration And Social Service Professions. | |||
| 24 | Social Sciences. | |||
| 25 | Visual And Performing Arts. |
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