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University of Southern Maine (USM)
- 96 Falmouth St
- Portland, ME 04103
- OPEID College Code: 00205400
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- General Phone: (207) 780-4141
- Interim President: Joseph S. Wood
- Website: www.usm.maine.edu
- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Semester
- Highest Degree: Doctoral and First-Professional Degree
- Local Area: Small City
- Student Enrollment: 10,453
- College Alias: USM
Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- On-Campus Day Care Available
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Distance Learning Opportunities
- Study Abroad Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- Teaching K-12 Certification Offered Can Complete Preparation With Specialization State Approved for Certification
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - USM Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Masters Colleges and Universities (Larger Programs)
- Undergraduate Classification Arts & Sciences Plus Professions, Some Graduate Coexistence
- Graduate Classification Postbaccalaureate with Arts & Sciences (Education Dominant)
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Medium Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Medium Four-Year, Primarily Nonresidential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $50.00
- Professional Degree Application Fee: $50.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- Life Experience Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 1,823 | 2,218 | 4,041 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 1,419 (78%) | 1,794 (81%) | 3,213 (80%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 439 (31%) | 534 (30%) | 973 (30%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 919 | 94% |
| ACT ® Exam | 47 | 5% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 550 |
| SAT ® Math | 430 | 540 |
| SAT ® Writing | 430 | 540 |
| ACT ® Composite | 19 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | 18 | 23 |
| ACT ® Math | 17 | 24 |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 89%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 66% | 47% | 38% | 14% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $3,464 | $2,967 | $1,099 | $3,601 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 2.4% | 1.4% | 2.2% |
| Number in Default | 61 | 32 | 46 |
| Number in Repayment | 2,537 | 2,224 | 2,006 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $6,970 | $6,341 | $5,873 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $17,440 | $15,581 | $14,693 |
| Books and Supplies | $884 | $870 | $832 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,270 | $7,498 | $6,827 |
| Other Expenses | $3,310 | $3,229 | $3,119 |
| Off Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $8,270 | $7,498 | $6,827 |
| Other Expenses | $3,310 | $3,229 | $3,119 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| Other Expenses | $3,310 | $3,229 | $3,119 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,434 | $17,938 | $16,651 |
| Out of State | $29,904 | $27,178 | $25,471 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $19,434 | $17,938 | $16,651 |
| Out of State | $29,904 | $27,178 | $25,471 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $11,164 | $10,440 | $9,824 |
| Out of State | $21,634 | $19,680 | $18,644 |
Graduate Student Expenses
| In-State | Out of State | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Tuition and Fees | ||
| Law School | $18,330 | $28,410 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 10,453 Undergraduate: 8,133 Graduate: 2,066 Professional: 254
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 4,117 Female: 6,336
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 3,433 Female: 4,700
- Graduate Gender Male: 549 Female: 1,517
- Professional Gender Male: 135 Female: 119
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 5,996 Part-Time: 4,457
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 4,754 Part-Time: 3,379
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 998 Part-Time: 1,068
- Professional Attendance Full-Time: 244 Part-Time: 10
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 28 | 0.3% |
| American Indian | 127 | 1% |
| Black | 167 | 2% |
| Asian | 150 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 107 | 1% |
| White | 9,874 | 94% |
| Unknown | - | - |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Age Under 18 | 521 | 5% |
| Ages 18-19 | 1,794 | 17% |
| Ages 20-21 | 1,664 | 16% |
| Ages 22-24 | 1,808 | 17% |
| Ages 25-29 | 1,597 | 15% |
| Ages 30-34 | 776 | 7% |
| Ages 35-39 | 683 | 7% |
| Ages 40-49 | 984 | 9% |
| Ages 50-65 | 583 | 6% |
| Age Over 65 | 28 | 0.3% |
| Age Uknown | 15 | 0.1% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 1,875 | 1,386 | 489 |
| Faculty Status | 702 | 384 | 318 |
| Tenured Faculty | 278 | 259 | 19 |
| Graduate Assistants | 133 | - | 133 |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 702 | 384 | 318 |
| Primarily Instruction | 702 | 384 | 318 |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 33 | 32 | 1 |
| Other Professionals | 689 | 591 | 98 |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 451 | 379 | 72 |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 246 | 212 | 34 |
| Skilled Crafts | 34 | 33 | 1 |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 118 | 108 | 10 |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,918 (368) | $75,634 (206) | $64,921 (162) |
| Professor | $91,316 (106) | $91,601 (81) | $90,395 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $69,600 (166) | $71,250 (83) | $67,950 (83) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,264 (49) | $59,276 (25) | $53,127 (24) |
| Instructor | $46,888 (12) | $42,702 (4) | $48,981 (8) |
| Lecturer | $44,097 (34) | $45,729 (13) | $43,087 (21) |
| 11/12 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $86,631 (16) | $94,822 (8) | $78,441 (8) |
| Professor | $102,860 (3) | $102,860 (3) | - (-) |
| Associate Professor | $96,076 (6) | $97,950 (3) | $94,203 (3) |
| Assistant Professor | $74,256 (5) | $78,072 (2) | $71,712 (3) |
| Instructor | $69,781 (1) | - (-) | $69,781 (1) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $70,916 (384) | $75,707 (214) | $64,886 (170) |
| Professor | $91,119 (109) | $91,335 (84) | $90,395 (25) |
| Associate Professor | $69,914 (172) | $71,560 (86) | $68,268 (86) |
| Assistant Professor | $56,680 (54) | $59,617 (27) | $53,744 (27) |
| Instructor | $47,673 (13) | $42,702 (4) | $49,883 (9) |
| Lecturer | $44,097 (34) | $45,729 (13) | $43,087 (21) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | |||
| All Athletes | 517 | 301 | 216 |
| Unduplicated Athletes | 385 | 234 | 151 |
| Baseball | 32 | 32 | - |
| Basketball | 32 | 18 | 14 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 213 | 119 | 94 |
| Field Hocky | 19 | - | 19 |
| Golf | 10 | 10 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 48 | 29 | 19 |
| Lacrosse | 40 | 23 | 17 |
| Soccer | 57 | 31 | 26 |
| Softball | 18 | - | 18 |
| Tennis | 19 | 10 | 9 |
| Wrestling | 29 | 29 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | |||
| Head Coaches | - | $28,845 | $32,938 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $2,433 | $2,283 |
| Coaches | |||
| All Coaches | 58 | 33 | 25 |
| Baseball | 6 | 6 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 5 | - |
| Basketball | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 3 | 3 |
| Track and Field and Cross Country (Combined) | 10 | 5 | 5 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 8 | 4 | 4 |
| Field Hocky | 4 | - | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | - | 3 |
| Golf | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Ice Hockey | 6 | 4 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 3 | 1 |
| Lacrosse | 7 | 5 | 2 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 4 | 1 |
| Soccer | 7 | 3 | 4 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 5 | 2 | 3 |
| Softball | 3 | - | 3 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | - | 2 |
| Tennis | 3 | 2 | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Wrestling | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 67%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 39%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 34% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 29% |
| Female | 37% |
| By Race | |
| American Indian | 36% |
| Black | 57% |
| Asian | 25% |
| Hispanic | 33% |
| White | 34% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 10% |
| 5 Years | 28% |
| 6 Years | 33% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Arrests | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Drug Related | 14 | 11 |
| Liquor Related | 83 | 53 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Drug Related | 6 | 2 |
| Liquor Related | 39 | 27 |
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 1 |
| Burglary | 2 | 7 |
| Arson | 5 | 9 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Forcible Rape | 4 | 1 |
| Burglary | 1 | - |
| Arson | 5 | 9 |
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