University of Southern Maine: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1820 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #499 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #452 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 19 | In Maine |
| #1 of 3 | In Portland |
| #330 of 1,028 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 66 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 85%
- Undergraduates
- 5,616
- Graduates
- 1,967
- Male:Female Ratio
- 37:63
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Doctor's degree
- Website
- usm.maine.edu
University of Southern Maine Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
University of Southern Maine has an acceptance rate of 85% and is in the middle in terms of the difficulty of admission among universities in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 85% | 81% | 88% |
| Applicants | 5,544 | 2,102 | 3,442 |
| Admissions | 4,736 | 1,702 | 3,034 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 729 | 299 | 430 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 22 | 10 | 12 |
2,811 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,932 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
156 or 21%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 998
or below
75% of them
had 1220
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Southern Maine are 998-1220 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 19
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Southern Maine are 19-26 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| SAT/ACT | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| College-preparatory program | Considered but not required |
| Secondary school rank | Considered but not required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school GPA | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 5968 (79%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 449 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 318 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 304 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 220 (3%) |
| Asian | 163 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 101 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 22 (0.3%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 6 (0.1%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,668
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,064 | $7,776 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,064 | $7,776 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $22,680 | $22,500 |
| Fee in-district | $2,056 | $1,206 |
| Fee in-state | $2,056 | $1,206 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,056 | $1,206 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,285 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $10,978 |
| Room charge | $5,678 |
| Meal charge | $5,300 |
University of Southern Maine majors
University of Southern Maine has granted 1,095 bachelor's degrees across 58 programs, 564 master's across 30 programs, and 79 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Southern Maine.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 158 | |||
| Educational Psychology | 87 | |||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 81 | 5 | ||
| Law | 74 | |||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 72 | |||
| Social Sciences, Other | 71 | |||
| Social Work | 27 | 36 | ||
| Psychology, General | 53 | |||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 47 | 4 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 51 | |||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 50 | |||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 49 | |||
| Organizational Leadership | 31 | 15 | ||
| Public Health, General | 10 | 28 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 35 | |||
| Creative Writing | 35 | |||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 1 | 34 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 34 | |||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 34 | |||
| English Language and Literature, General | 32 | |||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 28 | |||
| Mechanical Engineering | 24 | |||
| Accounting | 23 | |||
| History, General | 23 | |||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 22 | 1 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 22 | |||
| Computer Science | 21 | |||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 21 | |||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 20 | |||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 19 | |||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 17 | 2 | ||
| Criminology | 18 | |||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 18 | |||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 15 | 1 | ||
| Linguistics | 16 | |||
| Finance, General | 15 | |||
| Reading Teacher Education | 15 | |||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 12 | |||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 12 | |||
| Environmental Science | 11 | |||
| Music Performance, General | 10 | 1 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 11 | |||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | |||
| Economics, General | 10 | |||
| Environmental Studies | 10 | |||
| Music Teacher Education | 10 | |||
| Nursing Education | 10 | |||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 10 | |||
| Sociology, General | 10 | |||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 9 | |||
| Mathematics, General | 9 | |||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 9 | |||
| Biochemistry | 7 | |||
| Statistics, General | 7 | |||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 6 | |||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 6 | |||
| Art Teacher Education | 5 | |||
| Physics, General | 5 | |||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | |||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 4 | |||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 4 | |||
| Philosophy | 4 | |||
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 4 | |||
| Chemistry, General | 3 | |||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 3 | |||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 3 | |||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 2 | |||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 2 | |||
| Music, General | 2 | |||
| Music, Other | 2 | |||
| Photography | 2 | |||
| Physical Sciences, General | 2 | |||
| Women's Studies | 2 | |||
| Cultural Anthropology | 1 | |||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | |||
| Health Services Administration | 1 | |||
| Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 1 | |||
| Music Theory and Composition | 1 | |||
| Nursing Practice | 1 | |||
| Painting | 1 | |||
| School Psychology | 1 | |||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | |||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 1 | |||
| Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | 1 | |||
| Grand Total | 1 | 1,095 | 564 | 79 |
University of Southern Maine has a graduation rate of 42%, which is among the 27% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 42% | 37% | 45% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Southern Maine has published 3,649 scientific papers with 69,057 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Political Science, Medicine, Law, Sociology, Biology, Environmental Science, Computer Science, Philosophy, and Psychology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 47 | 133 |
| 1992 | 60 | 185 |
| 1993 | 64 | 216 |
| 1994 | 67 | 286 |
| 1995 | 49 | 302 |
| 1996 | 67 | 408 |
| 1997 | 60 | 443 |
| 1998 | 64 | 491 |
| 1999 | 72 | 552 |
| 2000 | 76 | 623 |
| 2001 | 80 | 686 |
| 2002 | 109 | 812 |
| 2003 | 102 | 872 |
| 2004 | 93 | 910 |
| 2005 | 103 | 1131 |
| 2006 | 131 | 1350 |
| 2007 | 112 | 1570 |
| 2008 | 107 | 1750 |
| 2009 | 118 | 2129 |
| 2010 | 143 | 2501 |
| 2011 | 133 | 2655 |
| 2012 | 133 | 3093 |
| 2013 | 102 | 3535 |
| 2014 | 119 | 3578 |
| 2015 | 66 | 3646 |
| 2016 | 105 | 3754 |
| 2017 | 76 | 3655 |
| 2018 | 109 | 3989 |
| 2019 | 115 | 4259 |
| 2020 | 187 | 4301 |
| 2021 | 167 | 4634 |
| 2022 | 127 | 4592 |
| 2023 | 131 | 4317 |
University of Southern Maine alumni
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Tony Shalhoub
- Occupations
- voice actortelevision producerfilm directorstage actortelevision actor
- Biography
-
Anthony Marc Shalhoub is an American actor. His breakout role was as Antonio Scarpacci on the sitcom Wings from 1991 to 1997. He later starred as Adrian Monk in the USA Network series Monk from 2002 to 2009, earning three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series. For his supporting role as Abe Weissman on Amazon's The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel, he won the Primetime Emmy Award for Outstanding Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series.
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Lois Lowry
- Occupations
- writernovelistphotographerchildren's writerjournalist
- Biography
-
Lois Ann Lowry is an American writer. She is the author of several books for children and young adults, including The Giver Quartet, Number the Stars, and Rabble Starkey. She is known for writing about difficult subject matters, dystopias, and complex themes in works for young audiences.
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Chellie Pingree
- Enrolled in the University of Southern Maine
- Studied in 1973
- Occupations
- farmerpoliticianbusinessperson
- Biography
-
Chellie Marie Pingree is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Maine's 1st congressional district since 2009. Her district includes most of the southern part of the state, including Portland and Augusta.
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Luke Robinson
- Occupations
- erotic photography modelprofessional wrestler
- Biography
-
Luke Barry Robinson is an American professional wrestler.
General info
| Alternative names | USM |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1878 |
| Motto | Connecting You with Tomorrow |
| Academic calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
| Total FTE staff | 1,159 |
| Carnegie classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and contacts
| Address | 96 Falmouth St Portland, Maine, 04103 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 68,000 |
| Phone | 2077804141 |