Portland, ME

University of Southern Maine

At a Glance
Admission, Tuition, Population, and more
Updated: July 13, 2024
University of Southern Maine is a four-year, public school located in Portland, ME.
It is classified as Master's College and University (larger programs) by Carnegie Classification.
University of Southern Maine is accredited by New England Commission of Higher Education.

79% Acceptance Rate

For 2024-25 admission, 5,822 applied, 4,613 accepted, and 707 enrolled in Southern Maine.
294 men and 377 women first-time, full-time students enrolled.
Admission Stats

1,100 SAT, 25 ACT

In 2024-25, the average SAT score is 1,100 and ACT score is 25. The SAT score of 1100 is average, 59 to 67 as in percentile.
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SAT Score
Total99011001250
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing500560650
Math490540600
ACT Score
Composite242528
Math252628
English222326
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2025 Tuition & Fees

The 2025 undergraduate tuition & fees are $12,090 for Maine residents and $29,940 for others.
The graduate tuition & fees are $9,918 for Maine residents and $26,676 for others.
Tuition has increased by 10.46% compared to last year at University of Southern Maine.
Cost Breakdown

Financial Aid

3,308 undergraduate students have awarded and the average amount of the aid awarded is $9,350.
For freshmen, 713 students (98%) have received financial aid and its average amount is $10,158.
Detailed Financial Aid

Student Population

A total of 7,604 students enrolled Southern Maine in 2025.
By gender, 2,779 men and 4,825 women students are enrolled.
There are 5,525 undergraduate and 2,079 graduate students.
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210 Major Programs

  • 50 programs through online
  • 54 graduate programs

Offered Degrees

  • Certificate Programs
  • Bachelor's
  • Master's
  • Doctorate
  • Post-graduate Certificate
Area of Study

Graduation Rate

The graduation rate of Southern Maine is 40% and the transfer-out rate is 27%.
The retention rate is 74% for full-time and 74% for part-time students.
Graduation Rate
40%
Transfer-out Rate
27%
Retention Rate
74%
Students to Faculty Ratio
14 to 1
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Facutly & Staffs

A total of 658 faculties (instructional staffs) are working for Southern Maine and the average faculty salary is $93,869. The studetns to faculty ratio is 14 to 1.
There are 1,454 non-instructional staffs and the average staff salary is $63,748.
Number of Faculties
658
Average Faculty Salary
$93,869
Number of Staffs
1,454
Average Staff Salary
$63,748

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Distance Learning (online classes)
  • ROTC
  • Study Abroad
  • Weekend/Evening College
  • Teacher Certificate

On-Campus Services

  • Academic/career counseling
  • Employment services for students
  • Placement services
  • Libraries
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