Southern Maine Academic Snapshot
Admission Selectiveness:
- Admission Rate: 79.23%. Not very selective
- SAT Average: 1100. Average SAT scores, indicating a moderately competitive applicant pool.
Tuition Overview:
- In-State Tuition: $12,090
- Out-of-State Tuition: $29,940
- In-state tuition is affordable, while out-of-state tuition is higher, as is typical for public institutions.
Student Population at Southern Maine:
- Total Enrollment: 7,604, including 1,870 online students
- 5,525 Undergraduate, 2,079 Graduate
- Gender Distribution: 36.5% men, 63.5% women.
- This is a medium-sized institution, offering diverse programs and student activities.
Graduation & Retention Rate
- Graduation Rate: 40%. Lower graduation rate, which may reflect challenges in student retention or completion.
- Transfer-Out Rate: 27%. Some students transfer out, which is common in higher education.
- First-Year Retention Rate: 74%. Good retention, typical for many institutions.
Programs & Degrees Offered
- Programs Offered: 210 academic programs available.
- Online Programs: 50 programs available fully online.
- Graduate Programs: 54 graduate-level programs offered.
- Special Programs: Health Professions.
- Degrees Awarded: Certificate, Bachelor's, Master's, Doctor's.
Southern Maine Overview
University of Southern Maine (Southern Maine) is a four-year, public school located in Portland, ME. University of Southern Maine was newly reclassified as an Research College/University (Master's College and University (larger programs)) in 2025 due to changes in its research activities and doctoral program offerings.
The Southern Maine's tuition & fees is $12,090 for Maine residents and $29,940 for out-of-state students for the academic year 2024-2025. 60% of the enrolled undergraduates have received grants or scholarships, with an average aid amount of $9,805.
The school has a total enrollment of 7,604 and the students to faculty ratio is 14 to 1 (7.14%).
Southern Maine's acceptance rate is 79.23% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 15.33%. The median SAT score is 1100 and the ACT score is 25.
Southern Maine ranked 10th in Maine Colleges rankings. University of Southern Maine is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.
2025 Tuition & Fees and 2026 Estimation
For undergraduate programs, the 2025 tuition & fees of University of Southern Maine is $12,090 for in-state students and $29,940 for out-of-state students. For graduate programs, its 2025 tuition & fees is $9,918 for in-state students and $26,676 for out-of-state students.
The estimated 2026 tuition & fees for prospective students is $13,385 for Maine residents and $33,073 for out-of-state students based on the current year tuition changes from last year. The estimated 2026 graduate school tuition & fees is $10,253 for Maine residents and $27,492 for out-of-state students.
| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $12,090 | $29,940 |
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| Graduate | $9,918 | $26,676 |
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| In-State | Out-of-State |
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| Undergraduate | $13,385 | $33,073 |
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| Graduate | $10,253 | $27,492 |
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The estimation for 2025-2026 tuition costs is based on the cost change rates of last year.
Learning Opportunities and Campus Services
University of Southern Maine offers online classes (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs. It has ROTC programs and offers teacher certification programs designed to prepare students to meet the requirements for certification as teachers.
Special Learning Opportunities at Southern Maine
| Learning Opportunities |
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| ROTC | Army, Air Force |
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| Weekend/Evening College | Yes |
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| Teacher Certification | Yes |
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| Study Abroad | Yes |
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| On-Campus Services |
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| Academic/career counseling service | Yes |
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| Employment services for students | Yes |
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| Placement services for completers | Yes |
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| On-campus day care for students' children | No |
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