University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine
4-year Public university
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Overview

The University of Southern Maine is a public institution established in 1878 with an urban setting located in Portland. It is ranked 144 in Regional Universities North. Its in-state tuition and fees are $10,810 (2022-23); out-of-state tuition and fees are $26,470 (2022-23). It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 10,708. It practices a semester-based academic calendar.

#144 in Regional Universities North
Setting
Urban
Location Portland, Maine
Type 4-year Public
Year Founded 1878
Selectivity Unselective
Size Medium
5,956 Undergraduates
Website https://usm.maine.edu/

Learning

13:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Business/Marketing
Most Popular Major

Majors Available

  • Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender, And Group Studies
  • Biological And Biomedical Sciences
  • Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Communication, Journalism, And Related Programs
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Computer And Information Sciences And Support Services
  • Education
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Engineering
  • Engineering Technologies And Engineering-Related Fields
  • English Language And Literature/Letters
  • Foreign Languages, Literatures, And Linguistics
  • Health Professions And Related Programs
  • History
  • Liberal Arts And Sciences, General Studies And Humanities
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Mathematics And Statistics
  • Natural Resources And Conservation
  • Parks, Recreation, Leisure, And Fitness Studies
  • Philosophy And Religious Studies
  • Physical Sciences
  • Psychology
  • Public Administration And Social Service Professions
  • Social Sciences
    Program offered through an exclusively distance-education program
  • Visual And Performing Arts

Cost

$16,528
Average Student Contribution
Instate Tution Fee $10,810
Outstate Tuition Fee $26,470
Room and Board Fees $10,708
$43,334 Median Salary After 2 years of Graduation

Applying

87% (Unselective) Acceptance Rate
Admission Difficulty: Minimally Difficult
$0 Application Fee
-- Average High School GPA

Application Requirements

SAT/ACT Required
SAT/ACT Writing (essay) Required
SAT Subject Test Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement Not Required
SAT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range
ACT Score Range
Middle 50% (25% - 75%) scores range

How to Apply?

Accepts CommonApp

For International Students

60 Minimum TOEFL Score
TOEFL Requirement: Required
IELTS, PTE, DET Other English Language Tests Accepted
(in lieu of TOEFL)
TOEFL Waived if

English is first language

Deadlines for Fall Intake Applications
Dec
01
Early Action Deadline
--
--
Regular Decision Deadline
Rolling Admission
Jul
27
Priority Application Deadline
Transfer Applications
--
--
Transfer Applications Deadline
For Financial Aid
Feb
15
Financial Aid Priority Application Deadline
--
--
Financial Aid Application Deadline

Scholarships and Financial Aid

$14,788 Average Financial Aid

Need-based Aid

$10,695 Average Need-based Aid
Cost of Attendance for out-of-state students: $--
99% Students with need received Financial Aid
80% Students had their need fully met
Deadline for need-based financial application --
Forms to be submitted FAFSA

Merit Scholarships

Available
President’s Scholar
Total Worth $4,000 – $11,000
Eligibility --
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A
Dirigo Scholar
Total Worth In State $2,000, Out of State $10,000
Eligibility Awarded to first-year students based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership skills, or other criteria.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance Maintain full-time enrollment and a 2.5 GPA
Separate application needed No
Application deadline April 1
USM Scholar Award
Total Worth $1,000 – $7,000
Eligibility Awarded to first-year students based on academic achievement, demonstrated leadership skills, or other criteria.
Minimum Criteria --
Requirement for maintenance --
Separate application needed No
Application deadline N/A

Other Scholarships

See all Scholarships

Students

5,956 Total Undergraduate Enrollment
School Size: Medium
68% Freshmen return to Sophomore Year
20% Students graduate within 6 years