University of Southern Maine: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #3517 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #995 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #923 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #6 of 19 | In Maine |
| #1 of 3 | In Portland |
| #338 of 1,063 | For Social Work |
| Top50% | For 63 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Undergraduates
- 5,525
- Graduates
- 2,079
- 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% | 72% | 84% |
| Applicants | 5,822 | 2,282 | 3,372 |
| Admissions | 4,613 | 1,633 | 2,834 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 687 | 285 | 366 |
| Freshmen enrolled part time | 20 | 9 | 11 |
2,803 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
1,870 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
74 or 10%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 990
or below
75% of them
had 1250
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Southern Maine are 990-1250 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
11 or 2%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 24
or below
75% of them
had 28
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Southern Maine are 24-28 (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 | 5860 (77%) |
|---|---|
| Black or African American | 504 (7%) |
| Two or more races | 306 (4%) |
| Hispanic | 303 (4%) |
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 270 (4%) |
| Asian | 197 (3%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 107 (1%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 17 (0.2%) |
| Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 3 (0%) |
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
- $11,188
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $8,568 | $8,262 |
| Tuition in-state | $8,568 | $8,262 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $25,228 | $25,020 |
| Fee in-district | $2,716 | $1,656 |
| Fee in-state | $2,716 | $1,656 |
| Fee out-of-state | $2,716 | $1,656 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 1,789 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $12,120 |
| Room charge | $6,380 |
| Meal charge | $5,740 |
University of Southern Maine majors
University of Southern Maine has granted 1,015 bachelor's degrees across 53 programs, 493 master's across 30 programs, and 110 doctorate degrees across 5 programs. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at University of Southern Maine.
| Major | Bachelor | Master | Doctoral |
|---|---|---|---|
| Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 176 | ||
| Law | 85 | ||
| Social Sciences, Other | 85 | ||
| Business Administration and Management, General | 81 | ||
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 68 | ||
| Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 58 | ||
| Educational Psychology | 56 | ||
| Social Work | 23 | 28 | |
| Psychology, General | 49 | ||
| Special Education and Teaching, General | 49 | ||
| Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 34 | ||
| Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 27 | 7 | |
| History, General | 33 | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 32 | ||
| Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 30 | 1 | |
| Organizational Leadership | 14 | 12 | 4 |
| English Language and Literature, General | 29 | ||
| Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 27 | ||
| Public Policy Analysis, General | 17 | 10 | |
| Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 25 | ||
| Nursing Education | 25 | ||
| Political Science and Government, General | 25 | ||
| Computer Science | 24 | ||
| Finance, General | 24 | ||
| Public Health, General | 10 | 14 | |
| Accounting | 20 | ||
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 20 | ||
| Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 19 | ||
| Creative Writing | 19 | ||
| Mass Communication & Media Studies | 19 | ||
| Curriculum and Instruction | 18 | ||
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 | ||
| Mechanical Engineering | 18 | ||
| Linguistics | 16 | ||
| Music Performance, General | 13 | ||
| Sociology, General | 13 | ||
| Criminology | 12 | ||
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 | ||
| Economics, General | 11 | ||
| Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 11 | ||
| Nursing Administration | 11 | ||
| Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 10 | ||
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 | ||
| Music Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | 9 | ||
| Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 8 | ||
| Cultural Anthropology | 8 | ||
| Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 6 | 2 | |
| Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
| Mathematics, General | 8 | ||
| Art Teacher Education | 7 | ||
| Art & Art Studies, General | 7 | ||
| Environmental Science | 7 | ||
| Fine & Studio Arts, General | 7 | ||
| Philosophy | 7 | ||
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 7 | ||
| Environmental Studies | 6 | ||
| Industrial Technology & Technician | 6 | ||
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 6 | ||
| City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 4 | ||
| Geriatric Nurse & Nursing | 4 | ||
| School Psychology | 4 | ||
| Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 4 | ||
| Athletic Training & Trainer | 3 | ||
| Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 3 | ||
| Music, General | 3 | ||
| Physics, General | 3 | ||
| Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 3 | ||
| Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 3 | ||
| Music Pedagogy | 2 | ||
| Painting | 2 | ||
| Statistics, General | 2 | ||
| Women's Studies | 2 | ||
| Biochemistry | 1 | ||
| Conducting | 1 | ||
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 | ||
| Health Services Administration | 1 | ||
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 | ||
| Physical Sciences, General | 1 | ||
| Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 1 | ||
| Grand Total | 1,015 | 493 | 110 |
University of Southern Maine has a graduation rate of 40%, which is among the 23% lowest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 40% | 31% | 47% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
University of Southern Maine has published 4,359 scientific papers with 97,509 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 |
|---|---|---|
| 1993 | 69 | 255 |
| 1994 | 65 | 333 |
| 1995 | 52 | 350 |
| 1996 | 74 | 472 |
| 1997 | 70 | 526 |
| 1998 | 70 | 577 |
| 1999 | 79 | 663 |
| 2000 | 91 | 765 |
| 2001 | 87 | 817 |
| 2002 | 121 | 988 |
| 2003 | 118 | 1075 |
| 2004 | 95 | 1138 |
| 2005 | 102 | 1383 |
| 2006 | 139 | 1674 |
| 2007 | 125 | 1891 |
| 2008 | 129 | 2166 |
| 2009 | 134 | 2575 |
| 2010 | 164 | 3013 |
| 2011 | 146 | 3434 |
| 2012 | 172 | 3757 |
| 2013 | 113 | 4239 |
| 2014 | 122 | 4351 |
| 2015 | 87 | 4391 |
| 2016 | 108 | 4504 |
| 2017 | 87 | 4717 |
| 2018 | 127 | 4879 |
| 2019 | 119 | 5463 |
| 2020 | 268 | 5694 |
| 2021 | 203 | 6258 |
| 2022 | 154 | 6323 |
| 2023 | 178 | 6220 |
| 2024 | 150 | 6198 |
| 2025 | 110 | 5496 |
University of Southern Maine alumni
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Tony Shalhoub
- Occupations
- stage actorfilm directortelevision producervoice actorfilm producer
- Biography
-
Anthony Marc Shalhoub is an American actor. He is known for a variety of roles ranging from comedic to dramatic on stage and screen. He has received several accolades including five Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, six Screen Actors Guild Awards and a Tony Award as well as a nomination for a Grammy Award.
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Lois Lowry
- Occupations
- novelistwriterjournalistchildren's writerphotographer
- Biography
-
Lois Ann Lowry is an American writer. She is the author of many books for children and young adults, including The Giver Quartet, Number the Stars, the Anastasia series, 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
- farmerbusinesspersonpolitician
- 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 | 1,126 |
| 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 |