University of Southern Maine: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #1866 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #504 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #457 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #5 of 19 | In Maine |
| #1 of 3 | In Portland |
| #334 of 1,036 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 63 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 5,520
- Graduates
- 2,008
- Male:Female Ratio
- 36:64
- 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 79% 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 | 79% | 71% | 85% |
| Applicants | 5,823 | 2,324 | 3,499 |
| Admissions | 4,618 | 1,646 | 2,972 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 687 | 269 | 418 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 31 | 11 | 20 |
2,794 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,829 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
83 or 12%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 995
or below
75% of them
had 1280
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Southern Maine are 995-1280 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
9 or 1%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 23
or below
75% of them
had 26
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Southern Maine are 23-26 (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 | 5863 (78%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 467 (6%) |
| Hispanic | 301 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 297 (4%) |
| Two or more races | 261 (3%) |
| Asian | 173 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 108 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 19 (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
- $10,158
- Students receiving aid
- 98%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,316 | $8,010 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,316 | $8,010 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $24,500 | $24,300 |
| Fee in-district | $2,604 | $1,584 |
| Fee in-state | $2,604 | $1,584 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,604 | $1,584 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,760 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,650 |
| Room charge | $6,130 |
| Meal charge | $5,520 |
University of Southern Maine majors
University of Southern Maine has granted 934 bachelor's degrees across 54 programs, 570 master's across 30 programs, and 95 doctorate degrees across 4 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Southern Maine.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 168 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 85 | ||
| Law | 84 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 80 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 64 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 58 | ||
| Social Work | 22 | 34 | |
| Psychology, General | 53 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 51 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 49 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 47 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 42 | 3 | |
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 39 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 31 | ||
| Creative Writing | 30 | ||
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 30 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 25 | 5 | |
| History, General | 28 | ||
| Organizational Leadership | 13 | 15 | |
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 26 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 26 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 20 | 4 | |
| Curriculum and Instruction | 23 | ||
| Nursing Education | 23 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 22 | ||
| Public Health, General | 8 | 13 | |
| English Language and Literature, General | 18 | ||
| Linguistics | 18 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 17 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 17 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 16 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 15 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 14 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 14 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 13 | 1 | |
| Criminology | 13 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 4 | 8 | |
| Computer Science | 12 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 11 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 8 | 3 | |
| Finance, General | 11 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 11 | ||
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 11 | ||
| Accounting | 10 | ||
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 10 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 9 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 8 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 7 | ||
| Sociology, General | 7 | ||
| Biochemistry | 6 | ||
| Economics, General | 6 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 5 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 5 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 5 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 5 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 5 | ||
| Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
| Environmental Science | 4 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 4 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 4 | ||
| Statistics, General | 4 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 4 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Painting | 3 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 2 | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | 2 | ||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Physics, General | 2 | ||
| School Psychology | 2 | ||
| Conducting | 1 | ||
| Educational Administration and Supervision, Other | 1 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 1 | ||
| Philosophy | 1 | ||
| Photography | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 934 | 570 | 95 |
University of Southern Maine has a graduation rate of 46%, which is among the 33% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 46% | 39% | 51% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Southern Maine has published 4,242 scientific papers with 92,997 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1992 | 63 | 230 |
| 1993 | 69 | 255 |
| 1994 | 65 | 333 |
| 1995 | 52 | 350 |
| 1996 | 72 | 472 |
| 1997 | 66 | 526 |
| 1998 | 69 | 576 |
| 1999 | 77 | 663 |
| 2000 | 91 | 764 |
| 2001 | 87 | 816 |
| 2002 | 121 | 986 |
| 2003 | 117 | 1075 |
| 2004 | 94 | 1134 |
| 2005 | 100 | 1381 |
| 2006 | 139 | 1673 |
| 2007 | 124 | 1888 |
| 2008 | 126 | 2157 |
| 2009 | 131 | 2572 |
| 2010 | 163 | 3013 |
| 2011 | 145 | 3427 |
| 2012 | 171 | 3747 |
| 2013 | 113 | 4236 |
| 2014 | 122 | 4343 |
| 2015 | 86 | 4365 |
| 2016 | 106 | 4499 |
| 2017 | 87 | 4705 |
| 2018 | 127 | 4863 |
| 2019 | 119 | 5456 |
| 2020 | 266 | 5689 |
| 2021 | 203 | 6248 |
| 2022 | 153 | 6316 |
| 2023 | 178 | 6212 |
| 2024 | 148 | 6125 |
University of Southern Maine alumni
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Tony Shalhoub
- Occupations
- film actordub actortelevision actorstage actorfilm director
- 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, winning three Primetime Emmy Awards for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Comedy Series as well as the Golden Globe Award for Best 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
- children's writerphotographernovelistwriterjournalist
- 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
- businesspersonpoliticianfarmer
- 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, centered around the Portland area.
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Luke Robinson
- Occupations
- professional wrestlererotic photography model
- 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 | 1,122 |
| 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 |