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University of Southern Maine

Portland, Maine 04103

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Known for health sciences — excellent value

University of Southern Maine is a public institution in Portland with particular strength in health sciences and business. With an average SAT of 1130, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A mid-sized campus of 4.2K undergraduates with a 14:1 student-faculty ratio. The urban location puts students at the center of city life.

46% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $49,958 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $11,729.

Established
1878
Motto
"The Joy and Power of Learning "
Mascot
Champ the Husky
Type
Public university
Conference
Little East Conference; wrestling competes as an
Division
Division III

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79%Acceptance
1130SAT Avg
4,245Students
14:1Student:Faculty
46%Grad Rate
$49,958Earnings 10yr
$11,729Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

University of Southern Maine Launches New Data Science Minor

tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

Admissions

Acceptance Rate79.3%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1130

Reading & WritingMid: 570
505640
MathMid: 543
490640

ACT Score Range

CompositeMid: 22
2326

Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

79.3%

Trend

SAT Avg

1130

Yield Rate

35.0%

Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$10,920
Tuition (out-of-state)$27,104
Room & Board$11,650
Books & Supplies$1,000
Total Cost of Attendance$21,381
Average Net Price$11,729
Median Debt at Graduation$19,060
Monthly Payment (10yr)$202

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$7,226
$30–48K$8,330
$48–75K$10,828
$75–110K$14,704
$110K+$17,346

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$11,729

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

6600.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$12,887

Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

31

Peer Average

37

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus police, emergency alert system, blue-light phones

Programs (158)

Student Life

Student Body

Undergrads
4,245
Gender Split
59% / 41%
Women / Men
First Generation
33%
Pell Grant Recipients
26%

Race & Ethnicity

White 76%
Black 8%
Hispanic 5%
Asian 3%
Two+ 4%
Int'l 2%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate46.3%
Freshman Retention75.6%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$47,107
8 Years$47,454
10 Years$49,958

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women
$41,100
Men
$49,400

Rankings

U.S. News
#45
Forbes
#52

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History & Fun Facts

Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

106Above Average

Estimated from ME state average + city premium

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K
98 mi(170 min)
New Yorkpop. 8.3M
279 mi(484 min)
Philadelphiapop. 1.6M
359 mi(622 min)

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