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University of Southern Maine

University of Southern Maine is a Public, 4 Years+ school located in Portland, ME. The 2019 average net price at University of Southern Maine is $11,963. Acceptance rate is 85.43%. The school has a total enrollment of 8,140.


Quick Facts

Updated U.S. Gov IPEDS 2019-20
Logo of University of Southern Maine
Location: Portland, ME
Student Body: 8,140
Education Type: 4 Years+
Funding: Public
Campus Type: Urban
Web Site: www.usm.maine.edu
Acceptance Rate: 85.43%

Admission Details

Key Admissions DetailsAdmissions Deadlines, Start Dates
  • Acceptance Rate: 85.43%
  • Application Deadline: May 1, 2021
  • International Students: < 1%
  • Application Fee: $0
Tuition and FeesYearly Tuition and Other Fees
In State Tuition: $7,588
Out of State/International Tuition: $19,964
In State Grad Tuition: $7,326
Out of State Grad Tuition: $19,800
Room and Board: $9,850
Books and Supplies: $1,200
Other Fees: $1,330
Net Price In-District/State: $11,963
Net Price Out-of-State: n/a
Student Body DataIncoming Class Data
  • Most Recent Incoming Class: 947
  • Men / Women Ratio: 391 / 556
  • Median SAT Verbal Range: 480 - 590
  • Median SAT Math Range: 460 - 560
  • Median ACT Range: 19 - 25
International Student DataInformation for International Students
  • Minimum TOEFL Score: 46
  • Minimum IETLS Score: 6
  • % of International Students: < 1%
  • International Testing: Required
  • Total International Students: 3
Required DocumentsTranscripts and Recommendations
  • High School Transcript: Not Considered
  • Recommendations: Required
  • Admissions Tests Scores: Required
  • Portfolio: Not Considered

Top 5 Popular Programs

  • Health Professions: 20%
  • Business, Management, Marketing: 20%
  • Education: 12%
  • Social Sciences: 9%
  • Public Admin, Social Services: 6%

Academic Programs

University of Southern Maine offers 196 Total Programs in Bachelor's, Master's, Doctorate, Certificate Degree Levels. The most popular area of study for students are degrees in Health Professions. Choose an area to explore below to see detailed degree programs at each degree level.
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Bachelor's Degree ProgramsUniversity of Southern Maine offers 66 Bachelor's Degree Programs
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Communication
Computer Science
  • Computer Science Degree
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  • Computer and Information Systems Security, Information Assurance Degree
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  • Computer, Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other Degree
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Education
Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Foreign Language, Literature
Health Professions
History
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Parks, Leisure Studues
Philosophy, Religiouis Studies
Physical Sciences
Protective Services
  • Cyber, Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism Degree
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Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts
Master's Degree ProgramsUniversity of Southern Maine offers 42 Master's Degree Programs
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Computer Science
Education
  • Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching Degree
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    Program Details
  • Counselor Education, School Counseling and Guidance Services Degree
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    Program Details
  • Curriculum and Instruction Degree
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    Program Details
  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Montessori Teacher Education Degree
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    Program Details
  • Music Teacher Education Degree
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    Program Details
  • Reading Teacher Education Degree
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    Program Details
  • Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
    • Online
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    Program Details
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other Degree
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    Program Details
  • Teacher Education, Multiple Levels Degree
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    Program Details
  • Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language, Esl Language Instructor Degree
    • Online
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    Program Details
English Literature
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Health Professions
Legal Studies
  • Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other Degree
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    Program Details
Mathematics and Statistics
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Visual and Performing Arts
Doctorate Degree ProgramsUniversity of Southern Maine offers 4 Doctorate Degree Programs
Health Professions
Legal Studies
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Certificate ProgramsUniversity of Southern Maine offers 64 Certificate Programs
Architecture
Biological, Biomedical Science
Business, Management, Marketing
Computer Science
Education
  • Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching Degree
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    Program Details
  • Counselor Education, School Counseling and Guidance Services Degree
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    Program Details
  • Education, Teaching of Individuals With Hearing Impairments Including Deafness Degree
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  • Education, Teaching of Individuals With Specific Learning Disabilities Degree
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  • Education, Teaching of The Gifted and Talented Degree
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    Program Details
  • Educational Administration and Supervision, Other Degree
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  • Educational Evaluation and Research Degree
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  • Educational Leadership and Administration, General Degree
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  • Elementary and Middle School Administration, Principalship Degree
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  • Multicultural Education Degree
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  • Physical Education Teaching and Coaching Degree
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  • Reading Teacher Education Degree
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  • Special Education and Teaching, General Degree
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    Program Details
  • Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other Degree
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    Program Details
  • Teaching English As A Second Or Foreign Language, Esl Language Instructor Degree
    • Online
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    Program Details
English Literature
  • English Language and Literature, Letters, Other Degree
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    Program Details
  • Professional, Technical, Business, and Scientific Writing Degree
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    Program Details
Ethnic, Gender Studies
Health Professions
Interdisciplinary Studies
Legal Studies
  • Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other Degree
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    Program Details
Mathematics and Statistics
Natural Resources, Conservation
Psychology
Public Admin, Social Services
Social Sciences
Visual and Performing Arts

Demographics & Outcomes

Graduation and RetentionGraduation and retention information
  • Graduation Rate Within 150% of Time: 33%
  • Graduation Rate Within 200% of Time: 39%
  • 1st Year Retention: 68%
  • Post Graduation Salary: $40,300
Student Body DemographicsDiversity and Age Data
  • Total Students: 8,140
  • White, non-Hispanic Students: 74%
  • Unknown: 12%
  • Black Students: 4%
  • Hispanic Students: 3%
  • Two or more races: 3%
  • Asian Students: 2%
  • Non-resident, alien: 2%
  • American Indian, Alaska Native Students: 1%
  • Native Hawaiian, Pacific Isl. Students: <1%

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