Acceptance Rate
79%
Avg. SAT
1250
75th percentile
Portland, ME
Location
Small City
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Student-Faculty Ratio
Programs Offered
Full-Time Faculty
Women Faculty
Research Spending
Available Online
Degree Levels Offered
Most popular fields of study by degrees awarded.
Special Education and Teaching, General
49 grads
Educational Leadership and Administration, General
31 grads
English Language and Literature, General
29 grads
Reading Teacher Education
24 grads
Elementary Education and Teaching
18 grads
Mechanical Engineering
18 grads
Electrical and Electronics Engineering
9 grads
City/Urban, Community, and Regional Planning
4 grads
Physical Education Teaching and Coaching
Student Body
Total Enrollment
5,525 undergrad • 2,079 grad
Undergraduate
Graduate
International
White
78%
Black / African American
6%
Hispanic / Latino
4%
Asian
2%
Other / Multi-racial
10%
Campus Life
Campus Setting
Portland, ME
Varsity Athletics
NCAA Athletics
Housing
On-Campus Housing
Housing Capacity
Meal Plan Available
Average Room & Board
Athletics
Athletic Association
Little East Conference
ROTC & Veteran Support
Army
Yes
Navy
No
Air Force
Yes
Veteran’s Programs Available
Yellow Ribbon Program (Post-9/11 GI Bill)
Yes
Credit for military training
Yes
Dedicated point of contact for veteran support services
Yes
Recognized student veteran organization
Yes
Member of DoD Voluntary Educational Partnership MOU
Yes
Cost & Aid
In-State Tuition
Out-of-State Tuition
Room & Board
Estimated Cost
Financial Aid
Students Receiving Aid
Receiving Pell Grants
Average Grant
Average Federal Loan
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Outcomes & Earnings
Retention Rate
74%
4 Years Graduation Rate
35%
6 Years Graduation Rate
45%
Median 10-Year Earnings
$49,958
74% of first-time, full-time students complete their freshman year at University of Southern Maine and return in the fall. 35% of first-time, full-time students graduate in 4 years, and 45% graduate within 6 years.
Graduation Rate
4-year grads
35%
4-5 years
10%
6-8 years
3%
Non-grad
52%
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Key Statistics
Type
Public
Tuition
$8,064
Acceptance
79%
Undergrads
5,525
4-Year Grad Rate
35%
Endowment
$46M
Portland, ME 04103
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