University of Southern Maine

Portland, ME • publicDIII | Little East Conference
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Overview

Institution Type
public
Campus Setting
Urban (City: Small )
Student Population
Undergrad: 6,941 • Total: 9,676
Academic Calendar
Semester
Address
96 Falmouth St
Portland, ME
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Website
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
$20,966
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Out-of-State
$37,150
Tuition + Room & Board + Books
Annual Tuition & Fees (2022-23)
In-state: $8,316
Out-of-state: $24,500
Room & Board
$1,000
Books & Supplies
$11,650
Students Receiving Pell Grants
59%

🏈 Athletics

NCAA Division
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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