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UO
University of Southern Maine
Portland, MEPublicCity Setting
Less Selective • 79% Acceptance
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Overview & Identity
University of Southern Maine is a public institution located in the city setting of Portland, ME. The university supports an undergraduate student body of 4.2K students and has an admission acceptance rate of 79%.
Quick Facts
Institution Type
Public
Student Population
4.2K (Medium)
Admissions Selectivity
79% (Less Selective)
Predominant Degree
Bachelor's
Locale / Setting
City
Admissions & Academics
Admitted Student Scores
SAT Reading500 - 650
200typical 50% range800
SAT Math490 - 600
200typical 50% range800
ACT Composite24 - 28
1typical 50% range36
79%
Acceptance Rate
Less Selective
Top Majors & Programs
Health Sciences25% of degrees
Social Sciences18% of degrees
Business & Marketing18% of degrees
Biological Sciences3% of degrees
Engineering3% of degrees
Programs / Fields of Study
Program
Credential
Earnings 4yr
Earnings 5yr
Debt
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $118,908
Earnings 5yr: $121,814
Debt: N/A
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $94,721
Earnings 5yr: $82,292
Debt: N/A
Mechanical Engineering.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,515
Earnings 5yr: $90,682
Debt: $35,731
Public Health.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $88,404
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Law.
Credential: First Professional Degree
Earnings 4yr: $83,912
Earnings 5yr: $80,203
Debt: N/A
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $79,352
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,000
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $77,734
Earnings 5yr: $59,339
Debt: $24,771
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $75,465
Earnings 5yr: $71,235
Debt: $29,242
Finance and Financial Management Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $73,068
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $20,500
Accounting and Related Services.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $71,945
Earnings 5yr: $65,802
Debt: $19,230
Rehabilitation and Therapeutic Professions.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $67,576
Earnings 5yr: $63,551
Debt: N/A
Public Policy Analysis.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $66,469
Earnings 5yr: $63,802
Debt: N/A
Political Science and Government.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,836
Earnings 5yr: $62,143
Debt: $19,212
Business Administration, Management and Operations.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $65,230
Earnings 5yr: $59,240
Debt: $25,042
Social Work.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $62,912
Earnings 5yr: $49,564
Debt: N/A
Natural Resources Conservation and Research.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,665
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $26,513
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $60,086
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: $25,500
Criminology.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $59,270
Earnings 5yr: $63,574
Debt: $23,565
Biology, General.
Credential: Bachelor's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,164
Earnings 5yr: $63,868
Debt: $25,125
Special Education and Teaching.
Credential: Master's Degree
Earnings 4yr: $58,059
Earnings 5yr: N/A
Debt: N/A
Tuition & Cost Portrait
Avg Net Price$13,596
In-State Tuition$11,284
Out-of-State Tuition$27,944
Net Price DifferentiatorAverage Net Price is what typical families actually pay out of pocket after receiving federal, state, and institutional grants and scholarships. It provides a more accurate metric of affordability than the sticker tuition.
Financial Assistance & Support
28%
Pell Grants
35%
Take Loans
65%
Repayment
Student Outcomes & ROI
Earnings Milestones Post-Graduation
6 Years Post-Entry
$47,107
+6% growth
10 Years Post-Entry
$49,958
Completion Signals
40%
Graduation Rate
4-Year Completion
74%
Retention Rate
1st-to-2nd Year Return
Median Debt at Graduation
$12,887
Est. Monthly Payment
$139/mo
Based on standard 10yr path
Campus & Demographics
Student Demographics & Community
Diversity Mix
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Gender Balance
41%
Men59%
WomenThe campus gender distribution displays a split of 41% men and 59% women.
Student Vitals
First-Gen Share
33%
Part-Time Share
20%
Avg Family Income
$52,566
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