University of Southern Maine
University of Southern Maine is a public 4-year institution in Portland, ME. It enrolls about 7,528 students and admits roughly 79% of first-year applicants.
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Type | Public 4-year |
| Control | public |
| Level | 4-year |
| Location | Portland, ME 04103 |
| County | Cumberland County |
| Enrollment | 7,528 |
| Acceptance rate | 79% |
| Applicants / admitted | 5,823 / 4,618 |
| In-state tuition & fees | $10,920 |
| Out-of-state tuition & fees | $27,104 |
| Graduation rate (150%) | 46% |
| Transfer-out rate | 25% |
| Full-time retention rate | 76% |
| Average net price (after aid) | $12,006 |
| Campus setting | City: Small |
| Size category | 5,000 - 9,999 |
| Highest degree offered | Doctor's degree |
| SAT middle 50% (EBRW+Math) | 505–640 |
| ACT middle 50% | 23–26 |
| Website | usm.maine.edu/ |
| Phone | 2077804141 |
Admissions
About 5,823 students applied and 4,618 were admitted. Of those admitted, 718 enrolled.
Cost
In-state students pay about $10,920 in tuition and required fees; out-of-state students pay $27,104. These are 2023-24 sticker prices for full-time first-year students and exclude housing, food and books. Most students pay less than the sticker price after institutional grants and scholarships.
Cost after financial aid
The average net price — what students actually pay after grants and scholarships — is $12,006 per year for first-time, full-time students receiving Title IV aid.
| Family income | Average net price |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $7,226 |
| $30,001–48,000 | $8,330 |
| $48,001–75,000 | $10,828 |
| $75,001–110,000 | $14,704 |
| Over $110,000 | $17,346 |
Net price falls as family income falls because need-based aid rises. These are 2022-23 figures reported to IPEDS; use them to compare institutions, and use each college's own net price calculator for a personal estimate.
Outcomes
Of the 887 first-time, full-time students in the 150% cohort, 46% completed their programme within 150% of normal time. That cohort definition matters: part-time students and transfers are not included, so a college that serves many of them can have a low reported rate while still graduating most of its students.
Where it is
University of Southern Maine is in Portland, ME, Cumberland County. Its coordinates are 43.6629, -70.2742.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Southern Maine?
About 79% of first-year applicants are admitted, based on federal IPEDS data for 5,823 applicants.
How much does University of Southern Maine cost?
Tuition and required fees are about $10,920 for in-state students and $27,104 for out-of-state students, excluding room and board.
How many students attend University of Southern Maine?
About 7,528 students are enrolled.