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University of Southern Maine Trade Programs

University of Southern Maine is a public institution located in Portland, ME. A Smaller City offers a peaceful environment close to urban amenities.

Where Is University of Southern Maine?

Contact information for University of Southern Maine are given below.

	Contact Details
Address:	96 Falmouth St, Portland, ME 04103
Phone:	2077804141
Website:	usm.maine.edu/
Admissions:	usm.maine.edu/office-of-admissions
Financial Aid:	usm.maine.edu/student-financial-services

How Do I Get Into University of Southern Maine?

You can apply to University of Southern Maine online at: https://usm.maine.edu/office-of-admissions/apply

University of Southern Maine is classified as Less Selective (70-85%) for admissions.

Admission Requirements for University of Southern Maine

This is what University of Southern Maine considers when reviewing applications:

Requirement	Status
Secondary School Record	Required
Secondary School GPA	Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations	Required
Admission Test Scores (SAT/ACT)	Required

How Hard Is It To Get Into University of Southern Maine?

University of Southern Maine maintains an acceptance rate of 79%, which means it is highly accessible. Ensure you meet all application requirements and prepare the application in full.

Of those admitted, 15% choose to enroll — a modest enrollment yield, suggesting many admitted students choose other institutions.

Average Test Scores

10% of admitted students submitted SAT scores and 2% submitted ACT scores.

When looking at the 25th through the 75th percentile of admitted students at University of Southern Maine, SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing scores ranged between 500 and 650. Math scores were between 490 and 600.

Combined SAT scores ranged from 990 to 1250. ACT Composite scores for admitted students at University of Southern Maine ranged between 24 and 28.

Selectivity by Gender

Admit rates at University of Southern Maine can differ by gender.

Gender	Applicants	Admitted	Acceptance Rate
Men	2,282	1,633	72%
Women	3,372	2,834	84%

Can I Afford University of Southern Maine?

The average net price after aid at University of Southern Maine is $11,729. Your actual cost will depend on your family’s circumstances since net price varies by income group.

Tuition & Fees

Category	Cost
In-State Tuition	$9,180
In-State Fees	$2,910
Out-of-State Tuition	$27,030
Out-of-State Fees	$2,910
Total In-State Tuition & Fees	$12,090
Total Out-of-State Tuition & Fees	$29,940

Financial Aid

Counting all forms of financial assistance, 12% of students at University of Southern Maine receive some form of financial aid (687 students).

Nearly 60% of students at University of Southern Maine receive grant or scholarship aid, averaging $9,805 per student.

28% of students receive federal Pell Grants, averaging $5,015.

Student Loan Debt

35% of University of Southern Maine undergraduates take out federal student loans, averaging $6,430 per year.

University of Southern Maine Undergraduate Student Diversity

There are 2,741 students enrolled at University of Southern Maine, all undergraduate. University of Southern Maine is classified as a 5,000 - 9,999 institution by enrollment size. Its Carnegie Classification is Master’s Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs.

Gender Diversity

Of the 4,245 undergraduate students at University of Southern Maine, approximately 42% are male and 58% are female.

Racial-Ethnic Diversity

The racial-ethnic breakdown of University of Southern Maine undergraduate students is as follows.

Race/Ethnicity	Number of Students
Asian	114
Black or African American	331
Hispanic	178
White	3,196
American Indian/Alaska Native	29
Two or More Races	186
Non-Resident	55

Geographic Diversity

The top 5 home states of first-time undergraduate students at University of Southern Maine are listed below.

State	First-Time UG Students
Maine	533
New Hampshire	46
Massachusetts	34
Vermont	23
Connecticut	13

Additionally, approximately 1.3% of undergraduate students are non-resident from outside the United States.

Online Learning at University of Southern Maine

University of Southern Maine delivers remote learning paths for students who need flexibility.

2,380 undergraduate students at University of Southern Maine took at least one online class — of those, 799 took all of their classes online.

Distance education is available at the undergraduate level.

Academic Programs at University of Southern Maine

University of Southern Maine offers 28 distinct academic programs.

The highest level of award offered is Doctor’s degree.

Institutional Profile

University of Southern Maine has an open admission policy: No. Credit transfer:

• AP credits: Yes
• Dual enrollment credits: Yes
• Life experience credits: Implied no

References

• College Factual
• National Center for Education Statistics (IPEDS)

More about our data sources and methodologies.