University of Southern Maine: Statistics

Rank | Ranking |
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#1653 of 14,131 | In the World |
#478 of 2,597 | In North America |
#432 of 2,496 | In the United States |
#6 of 19 | In Maine |
#1 of 3 | In Portland |
#339 of 1,044 | For Social Work |
Top50% | For 14 other topics |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 88%
- Undergraduates
- 6,098
- Graduates
- 1,924
- 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
Total | Men | Women | |
---|---|---|---|
Acceptance Rate | 88% | 83% | 91% |
Applicants | 4,774 | 1,805 | 2,969 |
Admissions | 4,198 | 1,505 | 2,693 |
Freshmen enrolled full time | 776 | 309 | 467 |
Freshmen enrolled part time | 32 | 10 | 22 |
2,998 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
4,081 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
592 or 73%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 958
or below
75% of them
had 1160
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in the University of Southern Maine are 958-1160 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
28 or 3%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 20
or below
75% of them
had 25
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in the University of Southern Maine are 20-25 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
Recommendations | Required |
---|---|
SAT/ACT | Required |
Secondary school record | Required |
TOEFL | Required |
College-preparatory program | Recommended |
Secondary school rank | Recommended |
Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
Secondary school GPA | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment by race or ethnicity
White | 6291 (79%) |
---|---|
Black or African American | 476 (6%) |
Race or Ethnicity unknown | 442 (6%) |
Hispanic | 266 (3%) |
Two or more races | 225 (3%) |
Asian | 183 (2%) |
Nonresident Alien | 67 (0.8%) |
American Indian or Alaska Native | 30 (0.4%) |
Native Hawaiian or other Pacific Islander | 2 (0%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
- Average aid awarded
- $8,882
- Students receiving aid
- 97%
Tuition and fees
Undergraduates | Graduates | |
---|---|---|
Tuition in-district | $8,064 | $7,776 |
Tuition in-state | $8,064 | $7,776 |
Tuition out-of-state | $21,532 | $21,348 |
Fee in-district | $1,464 | $960 |
Fee in-state | $1,464 | $960 |
Fee out-of-state | $1,464 | $960 |
Room and board price
Dormitory capacity | 1,092 |
---|---|
Combined charge for room and board | $10,230 |
Room charge | $5,350 |
Meal charge | $4,880 |
University of Southern Maine Majors
Major | Bachelor's | Master's | Doctoral |
---|---|---|---|
Registered Nursing & Registered Nurse | 147 | ||
Business Administration and Management, General | 88 | 21 | |
Law | 77 | ||
Social Work | 29 | 47 | |
Social Sciences, Other | 69 | ||
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 66 | ||
Psychology, General | 55 | ||
Biology & Biological Sciences, General | 44 | 2 | |
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other | 25 | 20 | |
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | 45 | ||
Creative Writing | 38 | ||
Occupational Therapy & Therapist | 36 | ||
Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 34 | ||
Public Policy Analysis, General | 21 | 11 | |
Accounting | 30 | ||
Political Science and Government, General | 30 | ||
Counselor Education & School Counseling and Guidance Services | 29 | ||
Criminology | 28 | ||
History, General | 28 | ||
English Language and Literature, General | 25 | ||
Marketing & Marketing Management, General | 25 | ||
Computer Science | 24 | ||
Mass Communication & Media Studies | 23 | ||
Finance, General | 22 | ||
Linguistics | 22 | ||
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching | 21 | ||
Educational Psychology | 19 | ||
Family Practice Nurse & Nursing | 18 | ||
Economics, General | 17 | ||
Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 16 | ||
Liberal Arts and Sciences & Liberal Studies | 16 | ||
Mechanical Engineering | 16 | ||
Special Education and Teaching, General | 16 | ||
Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 15 | ||
Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language & ESL Language Instructor | 15 | ||
Environmental Science | 14 | ||
Public Health, General | 1 | 13 | |
Computer & Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 13 | ||
Educational Leadership and Administration, General | 12 | ||
Music Teacher Education | 10 | 2 | |
Industrial Technology & Technician | 10 | ||
Athletic Training & Trainer | 9 | ||
Environmental Studies | 9 | ||
Mathematics, General | 9 | ||
Therapeutic Recreation & Recreational Therapy | 9 | ||
Drama and Dramatics & Theatre Arts, General | 8 | ||
Sociology, General | 8 | ||
City & Urban, Community, and Regional Planning | 7 | ||
Curriculum and Instruction | 7 | ||
Cyber & Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 7 | ||
Music Performance, General | 7 | ||
Hospitality Administration & Management, General | 6 | ||
Philosophy | 6 | ||
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Specific Levels and Methods, Other | 6 | ||
Tourism and Travel Services Management | 6 | ||
Tourism and Travel Services Marketing Operations | 6 | ||
Psychiatric & Mental Health Nurse & Nursing | 5 | ||
Art & Art Studies, General | 4 | ||
Chemistry, General | 4 | ||
Fine & Studio Arts, General | 4 | ||
Music, General | 4 | ||
Reading Teacher Education | 4 | ||
Statistics, General | 4 | ||
Women's Studies | 4 | ||
Art Teacher Education | 3 | ||
Biochemistry | 3 | ||
Cultural Anthropology | 3 | ||
Health Services Administration | 3 | ||
Legal Research and Advanced Professional Studies, Other | 3 | ||
Painting | 3 | ||
Physical Sciences, General | 3 | ||
Conducting | 2 | ||
Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 2 | ||
Adult Health Nurse & Nursing | 1 | ||
Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 1 | ||
Music Pedagogy | 1 | ||
Music, Other | 1 | ||
Nursing Practice | 1 | ||
Photography | 1 | ||
Physics, General | 1 | ||
Regional Studies (U.S., Canadian, Foreign) | 1 | ||
School Psychology | 1 | ||
Technology Teacher Education & Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 1 | ||
Grand Total | 1,074 | 419 | 90 |
Total | Men | Women | |
---|---|---|---|
Graduation rate | 36% | 30% | 40% |
|
Publications & Citations
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
Year | Publications | Citations |
---|---|---|
1991 | 36 | 145 |
1992 | 42 | 245 |
1993 | 48 | 276 |
1994 | 52 | 374 |
1995 | 41 | 371 |
1996 | 52 | 541 |
1997 | 43 | 618 |
1998 | 47 | 748 |
1999 | 64 | 826 |
2000 | 67 | 871 |
2001 | 58 | 950 |
2002 | 72 | 1090 |
2003 | 79 | 1296 |
2004 | 64 | 1324 |
2005 | 87 | 1551 |
2006 | 109 | 1916 |
2007 | 77 | 2285 |
2008 | 88 | 2577 |
2009 | 104 | 3023 |
2010 | 123 | 3698 |
2011 | 107 | 3936 |
2012 | 104 | 4558 |
2013 | 84 | 5313 |
2014 | 101 | 5411 |
2015 | 56 | 5486 |
2016 | 81 | 5447 |
2017 | 69 | 5342 |
2018 | 81 | 5103 |
2019 | 82 | 5396 |
2020 | 128 | 6102 |
2021 | 148 | 6574 |
University of Southern Maine alumni
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Tony Shalhoub
- Occupations
- dub actorfilm actorfilm producervoice actortelevision producer
- Biography
-
Anthony Marc Shalhoub, is an American actor. He is the recipient of various accolades, including five Emmy Awards, a Golden Globe Award, six Screen Actors Guild Awards, a Tony Award, and a Grammy Award nomination.
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messi
- Occupations
- children's writerjournalistwriternovelistphotographer
- 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
- businesspersonfarmerpolitician
- Biography
-
Chellie Marie Pingree is an American politician serving as the U.S. representative for Maine's 1st congressional district since 2009. A member of the Democratic Party, 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 |
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Founded | 1878 |
Motto | Connecting You with Tomorrow |
Academic Calendar | September to May. Also Summer Session (May - August) |
Total FTE staff | 1,226 |
Carnegie Classification | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
Location and Contacts
Address | 96 Falmouth St Portland, Maine, 04103 United States |
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City population | 68,000 |
Phone | 2077804141 |
Fax | +1 (207) 780 5640 |