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University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME • public • III | Little East Conference
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Acceptance
79.3%
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Grad Rate
46%
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Cost
$21,848 / $38,508

Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban
Student Population
Undergrad: 6,941 • Total: 9,676
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
96 Falmouth St
Portland, ME
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Website
usm.maine.edu
Region
Northeast
Carnegie Classification
Bac/A&S: Baccalaureate Colleges – Arts & Sciences Focus

Student Demographics

Gender Distribution
Male: 2,825 (40.7%) • Female: 4,116 (59.3%)
Race/Ethnicity Distribution
Asian 164 2.4%
Black/African American 501 7.2%
Hispanic/Latino 294 4.2%
White 5,171 74.5%
Two or More Races 283 4.1%
International 100 1.4%

Admissions & Selectivity

Acceptance Rate
79.3%
4,618 admitted from 5,823 applicants
Standardized Testing Policy
Sometimes Required
SAT Score Range (25th-75th percentile)
Reading: 505-640
Math: 490-640
Total: 995-1280
ACT Composite Range (25th-75th percentile)
23-26
Application Types Offered
RD
Application Requirements
—
Application Fee
$45
Financial Aid Forms
FAFSA only
Deadlines
RD: Rolling

Academic Outcomes

6-Year Graduation Rate
46.3%
4-Year Graduation Rate
2.9%
Freshman Retention Rate
76.0%
Student-Faculty Ratio
26.8:1

Cost & Financial Aid

Total Cost of Attendance (2022-23)
In-State
$21,848
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$38,508
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,568
Out-of-state: $25,228
Room & Board
$12,280
Books & Supplies
$1,000
Average Net Price by Family Income (2022-23)
$0-30,000 $9,999
$30,001-48,000 $10,847
$48,001-75,000 $12,550
$75,001-110,000 $16,750
$110,001+ $19,180
Students Receiving Pell Grants
59%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
III
Conference
Little East Conference
Men's Sports (9)
Baseball Basketball Golf Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Wrestling
Women's Sports (9)
Basketball Field Hockey Ice Hockey Lacrosse Soccer Softball Tennis Track and Field and Cross Country (combined) Volleyball
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💰 Merit Scholarships

Typical Requirements
2.7 GPA
In-State Awards
$1,000-$12,000/yr
Out-of-State Awards
$1,000-$12,000/yr
6 automatic scholarships (10 total)
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Common questions about University of Southern Maine

What is University of Southern Maine's acceptance rate?
University of Southern Maine accepts 79% of applicants, from 5,823 applications.
How much does University of Southern Maine cost?
Tuition and fees are $8,568 in-state and $25,228 out-of-state. Families earning under $30,000 pay $9,999 on average after aid.
Does University of Southern Maine require SAT or ACT scores?
University of Southern Maine requires test scores from some applicants.
What ACT score do you need for University of Southern Maine?
The middle 50% of admitted students scored between 23 and 26 on the ACT.
What is University of Southern Maine's graduation rate?
46% of students graduate within six years.