University of Southern Maine

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	City: Small
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Medium
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,189
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	87%
Students retention rate	65%
On-time graduation rate	34%

Located in Portland, Maine, Maine USM is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 87% indicates that Maine USM is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

University of Southern Maine is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Maine USM emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

While the on-time graduation rate at Maine USM is reported to be 34%, it is essential to consider the context of this statistic. For comparison, Maine state's graduation rate for the 2021-2022 was 44% whereas the national average was 49%.

The retention rate of students at Maine USM is 65% , which is lower than both the state and national averages. The state average retention rate in Maine is 70%, while the national average is 72%. This indicates that a significant proportion of students who enroll at Maine USM do not continue their studies after the first year.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

87%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$9,904

Cost of attendance at University of Southern Maine in 2022 for students from Maine.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$10,171
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$23,904

Cost of attendance at University of Southern Maine in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average	$21,798
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 92 of freshman students at University of Southern Maine received on average $8,886 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,886

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	292	38%	$4,641	$1,355,149
Other Federal Grant	350	45%	$5,743	$2,009,948
State Grant/Scholarships	290	37%	$1,651	$478,743
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	696	90%	$5,553	$3,864,593
Total Grant & Scholarships	715	92%	$8,886	$6,353,284

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of University of Southern Maine students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of University of Southern Maine students is 34.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 39.4%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 27.7%.

34.5%

asian 57.1% 4 students
African American 31.7% 13 students
white 35.1% 189 students
unknown 31.6% 6 students
hispanic 25.0% 6 students
International Students 60.0% 3 students
Mixed Race 31.8% 7 students

Sport Conferences

Baseball Little East Conference
Basketball Little East Conference
Track and Cross Country Little East Conference

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

University of Southern Maine provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Placement services for graduates
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

University of Southern Maine offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Weekend/evening classes
Study abroad
Teacher certification
ROTC - Army
ROTC - Air Force

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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