University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME · Public · Bachelor's degrees · City

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About University of Southern Maine

University of Southern Maine is a mid-sized, public institution in Portland, ME, in a city setting. It enrolls about 4,222 students. The acceptance rate is 79%. 40% of students complete their degree on time. Ten years after enrolling, graduates earn a median of $49,958.

79%

Acceptance

$13,596

Net price

4,222

Enrollment

40%

Grad rate

Report Card

Academics

Graduation & retention rates

B+

Value

Earnings vs. cost of attendance

B-

Career Outcomes

Graduate earnings after 10 years

A-

Affordability

Average net price after aid

C-

Selectivity

How hard it is to get in

C+

Diversity

Racial & ethnic balance of students

Grades are computed from official U.S. Department of Education metrics (graduation, cost, earnings, selectivity and student diversity).

Admissions

79%

Acceptance rate

1,116

SAT average

ACT midpoint

SAT Reading500–650

SAT Math490–600

ACT Composite24–28

Bars show the middle 50% (25th–75th percentile) of admitted students.

Cost & Financial Aid

$13,596

Average net price

$11,284

In-state tuition

$27,944

Out-of-state tuition

$12,280

Room & board

$1,000

Books & supplies

$23,717

Total cost of attendance

28%

Students receiving Pell grants

35%

Students with federal loans

$19,060

Median student debt

Average net price by family income

$0–30K

$9,999

$30–48K

$10,847

$48–75K

$12,550

$75–110K

$16,750

$110K+

$19,180

Net price is the average annual cost after grants and scholarships for federally-aided students.

Popular Majors

Health & Nursing20.7%

Business20.0%

Social Sciences14.6%

Visual & Performing Arts5.6%

Psychology4.8%

Communications4.5%

Biology4.2%

Education4.0%

Computer Science3.1%

History3.0%

After Graduation

$49,958

Median earnings (10 yrs)

$47,107

Median earnings (6 yrs)

40%

Graduation rate

74%

Retention rate

75%

Earn more than a HS grad

$10,101

Instructional spend / student

Student Body

4,222

Total enrollment

20%

Part-time

Avg. age at entry

33%

First-generation

Gender balance

59% women

41% men

Race & ethnicity

White

75%

Black

Two or more races

Hispanic

Asian

American Indian / Alaska Native

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