School Information

54.9
Total Cost $23,446
Total Enrollment 9,655
Student-to-Faculty Ratio 16 : 1

University of Southern Maine

http://www.usm.maine.edu
96 Falmouth St, Portland, Maine 04103
(207) 780-4141

Mission Statement * The University of Southern Maine, northern New England's outstanding public, regional, comprehensive university, is dedicated to providing students with a high-quality, accessible, affordable education. Through its undergraduate, graduate, and professional programs, USM faculty members educate future leaders in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering and technology, health and social services, education, business, law, and public service. Distinguished for their teaching, research, scholarly publication, and creative activity, the faculty are committed to fostering a spirit of critical inquiry and civic participation. USM embraces academic freedom for students, faculty, and staff, and advocates diversity in all aspects of its ...show more »

General Information
Institution Type 4-year, Public
Special Learning Opportunities ROTC (Army, Air Force)
Teacher certification
Distance learning opportunities
Study abroad
Weekend/evening college
Student Services Remedial services
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services for students
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students' children
Credit Accepted Dual credit
Credit for life experiences
Advanced placement (AP) credits
Religious Affiliation Not applicable
Federal Aid Eligible students may receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g. Direct Loans).
Degrees/Certificates Offered Associate's degree
Bachelor's degree
Master's degree
Post-master's certificate
Doctor's degree - research/scholarship
Doctor's degree - professional practice
Campus Setting City: Small
Disability Services Student 3% or less
 
School Costs

At University of Southern Maine, 89.0% percent of first-time undergrads receive financial aid, 56.0% receive grants and/or scholarships (an average of $4,135), and 55% receive loans ($6,480 on average). On-campus room and board costs about $10,444. Off campus it is around $10,444.

Taking into account total living expenses and financial aid, the average net cost of attending University of Southern Maine is $15,940 per year.

Yearly Tuition
University of Southern Maine Tuition Costs
Tuition Undergrad in State $8,174
Tuition Undergrad Out of State $20,384
Tuition Graduate in State $6,246
Tuition Graduate Out of State $17,730
Living Costs
University of Southern Maine Total Costs
Total Expense in State on Campus $23,446
Total Expense Out of State On Campus $35,656
Total Expense In State Off Campus $23,446
Total Expense in State off Campus With Family $13,002
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus $35,656
Total Expense Out of State Off Campus With Familhy $25,212
 
Enrollment & Graduation Rates

In Fall 2009, 4,139 people applied to University of Southern Maine. Of the applicants, 84.0% were admitted (83.0% male & 84.0% female ) and 27.0% accepted (29.0% male and 25.0% female)

Of the 7,618 undergraduate students at University of Southern Maine, 37.0% are part-time. A majority (69.0%) of the undergrad students are under 25 years of age. And 61.0% of the 2,037 graduate students are part-time.

Percent of In-State Undergrads     78.0%
Full Time Retention Rate     65.0%
Part Time Retention Rates     47.0%
Four-Year Graduation Rate     10.0%
Six-Year Graduation Rate     34.0%
Overall Graduation Rate     37.0%
 
Admissions
Yearly Application Deadline 01/12
Admissions Office Phone 207) 780-5670 or 1-800-800-4USM, ext.5670
Admissions Office Email usmadm@usm.maine.edu
Admissions Office Address 37 College Avenue Gorham, Maine 04038-1083
Admissions Website http://www.usm.maine.edu/pres/staff/wells.html (find financial aid info here)
Application Website http://www.usm.maine.edu/admit/apply.html
Application Fee $40

In order to be accepted to University of Southern Maine, you should have:

  • A High School Record
  • Completed a college prep course
  • SAT and ACT test scores
  • TOEFL
 
Test Scores
University of Southern Maine SAT SCORES
SAT Reading (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Reading (75th Percentile) 560
SAT Math (25th Percentile) 450
SAT Math (75th Percentile) 550
SAT Writing (25th Percentile) 440
SAT Writing (75th Percentile) 550
ACT Composite (25th Percentile) 18
ACT Composite (75th Percentile) 23
ACT English (25th Percentile) 17
ACT English (75th Percentile) 24
ACT Math (25th Percentile) 17
ACT Math (75th Percentile) 23
 
University of Southern Maine Programs
 

Number of Reported Graduates Last Year
(According to the US National Center for Education Statistics)

Program Name Certificate Associate Bachelor Master Doctorate
Area, ethnic, cultural, and gender studies 1 18
Area Studies, Other 18
Women's Studies 1
Biological and biomedical sciences 23 8
Biochemistry 1
Biology/Biological Sciences, General 20 3
Exercise Physiology 2
Immunology 5
Business, management, marketing, and related support services 0 142 53
Accounting 6 9
Accounting and Finance 25
Business Administration and Management, General 0 99 36
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other 8 8
Finance, General 4
Marketing/Marketing Management, General 0
Communication, journalism, and related programs 109
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric 58
Mass Communication/Media Studies 51
Computer and information sciences and support services 8 3
Computer Science 8 3
Education 19 32 203
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching 4 14
Art Teacher Education 6
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services 1 25
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship 7 17
Music Teacher Education 8 1
Reading Teacher Education 3 33
Secondary School Administration/Principalship 3 7
Special Education and Teaching, General 45
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels 58
Teacher Education/Profess Development, Levels & Methods, Other 3
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor 1
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education 10
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education 8
Engineering 9
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering 8
Mechanical Engineering 1
Engineering technologies/technicians 31 3
Industrial Technology/Technician 31
Manufacturing Technology/Technician 3
English language and literature/letters 41 43
Creative Writing 43
English Language and Literature, General 41
Foreign languages, literatures, and linguistics 14
French Language and Literature 5
Linguistics 9
Health professions and related clinical sciences 3 1 222 62
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth 26
Athletic Training/Trainer 12
Environmental Health 2
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner 1
Health/Health Care Administration/Management 12
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN) 168 36
Occupational Therapy/Therapist 14
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing 2
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy 1 14
History 36
History, General 36
Legal professions and studies 91
Law (LLB, JD) 91
Liberal arts and sciences, general studies and humanities 7 20
Humanities/Humanistic Studies 2
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies 7 18
Mathematics and statistics 6 8
Mathematics, General 6
Statistics, General 8
Natural resources and conservation 8
Environmental Science 5
Environmental Studies 3
Parks, recreation, leisure, and fitness studies 11
Health and Physical Education, General 11
Philosophy and religious studies 12
Philosophy 12
Physical Sciences 9
Chemistry, General 1
Geology/Earth Science, General 4
Physics, General 1
Psychology 63 12 3
Educational Psychology 7
Psychology, General 63
School Psychology 5 3
Public administration and social service professions 32 58
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other 7
Public Policy Analysis 31
Social Work 32 20
Social sciences 206
Criminology 40
Economics, General 27
Political Science and Government, General 40
Social Sciences, Other 56
Sociology 43
Visual and performing arts 60 3
Art/Art Studies, General 20
Conducting 1
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General 10
Fine/Studio Arts, General 14
Jazz/Jazz Studies 1
Music Performance, General 13 1
Music Theory and Composition 0
Music, General 3
 
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