Home Search Tool Popular Degrees Largest Colleges Top Careers Our Blog

UNIVERSITY OF SOUTHERN MAINE (USM)

  • 96 Falmouth St
  • Portland, ME 04103
  • OPEID College Code: 00205400
  •  
  • Campus Tour
  • To get a better idea of what University of Southern Maine has to offer watch a quick tour of the campus.
  •  
  • GET MORE INFORMATION
  •  
  • General Phone: (207) 780-4141
  • President: Selma Botman
  • Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
  • Calendar System: Semester
  • Highest Degree: Doctoral - Research & Professional
  • Local Area: Small City
  • Student Enrollment: 9,655
  • College Alias: USM
  • Write First Review!
  • *Not all of the programs above may be offered
University of Southern Maine - Details
General
Admission
Financial Aid
Tuition and Fees
Degrees Offered
Enrolled Students
Faculty and Wages
Athletics
Graduation Rates
Campus Security
    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
Accreditation
  • New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
    Facilities and Programs Offered
  • Library Available
    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
 
 
 
University of Southern Maine Campus Map
Other Campus Locations
 
    Admission Fees Fall 2009
  • Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
  • Graduate 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 2009
 MaleFemaleTotal
Number of Applicants1,8142,3254,139
Number Granted Admission (%)1,500 (83%)1,957 (84%)3,457 (84%)
Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%)428 (29%)498 (25%)926 (27%)
 
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2009
 NumberPercent (%)
SAT ® Exam86193%
ACT ® Exam606%
 
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2009
 25th Percentile75th Percentile
SAT ® Critical Reading450560
SAT ® Math450550
SAT ® Writing440550
 
ACT ® Composite1823
ACT ® English1724
ACT ® Math1723
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future financial aid details. Financial aid is available for those who qualify.
 
Financial Aid Breakdown 2008-09
 LoanFederal GrantState/Local GrantInstitutional Grant
(%) of Students Receiving77%42%38%28%
Avg Amount Receiving$8,506$3,383$1,318$3,367
 
Federal Loan Default Rates
 200820072006
Default Rate (%)4.0%4.2%2.4%
Number in Default829261
Number in Repayment2,0302,1832,537
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Undergraduate Student Expenses
Note:
The following figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition or fees. Please contact this school directly to get a current and accurate tuition and fee schedule.
GET MORE INFORMATION
2009-102008-092007-08
Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses
In-District Tuition and Fees$8,174$7,724$6,970
In-State Tuition and Fees$8,174$7,724$6,970
Out of State Tuition and Fees$20,384$19,244$17,440
Books and Supplies$1,200$920$884
 
Housing Expenses
On Campus
Room and Board$10,444$9,396$8,270
Other Expenses$3,628$3,506$3,310
Off Campus
Room and Board$10,444$9,396$8,270
Other Expenses$3,628$3,506$3,310
Off Campus with Family
Other Expenses$3,628$3,506$3,310
 
Total Expenses
On Campus
In-District$23,446$21,546$19,434
In-State$23,446$21,546$19,434
Out of State$35,656$33,066$29,904
Off Campus
In-District$23,446$21,546$19,434
In-State$23,446$21,546$19,434
Out of State$35,656$33,066$29,904
Off Campus with Family
In-District$13,002$12,150$11,164
In-State$13,002$12,150$11,164
Out of State$25,212$23,670$21,634
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
Note:
The following list is not a comprehensive or current list of degrees or programs offered, please contact this school directly to learn more about what is currently being offered.
 AssociateBachelorMasterDoctor
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biochemistry-1--
Biology-203-
Exercise Physiology-2--
Immunology--5-
 
Business and Marketing Studies
Accounting-69-
Accounting and Finance-25--
Business Administration-9936-
Business Administration, Other-88-
Finance-4--
Marketing----
 
Communications and Journalism
Communication-58--
Media Studies-51--
 
Computer and Information Sciences
Computer Science-83-
 
Education
Adult and Continuing Education--14-
Art Teacher Education-6--
Counseling and Guidance Services--25-
Elementary and Middle School Administration--17-
Music Teacher Education-81-
Reading Teacher Education--33-
Secondary School Administration--7-
Special Education Teaching--45-
Teacher Education and Professional Development, Other--3-
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels--58-
Technology Teacher Education Teacher Education-10--
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education-8--
 
Engineering
Electrical Engineering-8--
Mechanical Engineering-1--
 
Engineering Technology
Industrial Technology-31--
Manufacturing Technology--3-
 
English Language and Literature
Creative Writing--43-
English Language and Literature-41--
 
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
Area Studies, Other--18-
Womens Studies-1--
 
Foreign Languages and Literature
French Language and Literature-5--
Linguistics-9--
 
Health and Clinical Professions
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention and Treatment Professions, Other-26--
Athletic Training-12--
Environmental Health-2--
Health Care Administration--12-
Nursing-16836-
Occupational Therapy--14-
Therapeutic Recreation114--
 
History
History-36--
 
Liberal Arts and Sciences
Liberal Arts718--
Humanistic Studies-2--
 
Mathematics and Statistics
Mathematics-6--
Statistics--8-
 
Natural Resources and Conservation
Environmental Science-5--
Environmental Studies-3--
 
Philosophy and Religious Studies
Philosophy-12--
 
Physical Sciences
Chemistry-1--
Geology and Earth Science-4--
Physical Sciences-9--
Physics-1--
 
Psychology
Educational Psychology--7-
Psychology-63--
School Psychology--5-
 
Public Administration and Social Services
Public Administration and Social Service, Other--7-
Public Policy--31-
Social Work-3220-
 
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Health and Physical Education-11--
 
Social Sciences
Criminology-40--
Economics-27--
Political Science-40--
Social Sciences, Other-56--
Sociology-43--
 
Visual and Performing Arts
Conducting--1-
Drama-10--
Fine Studio Arts-14--
Jazz and Jazz Studies--1-
Music-3--
Music Performance-131-
Music Theory and Composition----
Art Studies-20--
 
 
    Overall Student Enrollment
  • Total Student Enrollment: 9,655
    • Undergraduate: 7,618 Graduate: 2,037
    Student Gender
  • Total Student Gender
    • Male: 3,980 Female: 5,675
  • Undergraduate Gender
    • Male: 3,294 Female: 4,324
  • Graduate Gender
    • Male: 686 Female: 1,351
    Student Attendance
  • Total Student Attendance
    • Full-Time: 5,629 Part-Time: 4,026
  • Undergraduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 4,831 Part-Time: 2,787
  • Graduate Attendance
    • Full-Time: 798 Part-Time: 1,239
Student Race Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Non-Resident Alien840.9%
American Indian1311%
Black1862%
Asian1331%
Hispanic1311%
White8,99093%
Unknown--
 
Student Age Breakdown
 NumberPercent
Age Under 183714%
Ages 18-191,66117%
Ages 20-211,73718%
Ages 22-241,77618%
Ages 25-291,51416%
Ages 30-347818%
Ages 35-394665%
Ages 40-498188%
Ages 50-654715%
Age Over 65280.3%
Age Unknown320.3%
Employee Type Breakdown
 TotalFull-TimePart-Time
Total Employees1,6391,218421
Faculty Status645359286
Tenured Faculty27425816
Graduate Assistants134-134
Instruction, Research and/or Public Service645359286
Primarily Instruction599328271
Primarily Research291415
Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial30291
Other Professionals59650789
Technical and/or Paraprofessional36832345
Clerical And Secretarial21417935
Skilled Crafts3131-
Service and/or Maintenance1101019
 
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
 TotalMaleFemale
9/10 Month Contract
All Faculty$74,961 (339)$80,048 (192)$68,317 (147)
Professor$93,282 (108)$94,454 (81)$89,768 (27)
Associate Professor$72,528 (160)$74,299 (82)$70,666 (78)
Assistant Professor$56,877 (40)$61,636 (18)$52,983 (22)
Instructor$49,733 (11)$47,018 (2)$50,337 (9)
Lecturer$45,534 (20)$46,944 (9)$44,380 (11)
 
11/12 Month Contract
All Faculty$88,227 (6)$87,255 (4)$90,173 (2)
Professor$109,759 (2)$131,172 (1)$88,346 (1)
Associate Professor$85,183 (3)$81,775 (2)$92,000 (1)
Lecturer$54,296 (1)$54,296 (1)- (-)
 
Equated 9 Month Contract
All Faculty$74,913 (345)$79,871 (196)$68,390 (149)
Professor$93,219 (110)$94,611 (82)$89,144 (28)
Associate Professor$72,476 (163)$74,123 (84)$70,725 (79)
Assistant Professor$56,877 (40)$61,636 (18)$52,983 (22)
Instructor$49,733 (11)$47,018 (2)$50,337 (9)
Lecturer$45,481 (21)$46,692 (10)$44,380 (11)
Overall Athletic Team Information
  • Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
 TotalMen's TeamsWomen's Teams
 
Participants
All Athletes562328234
Unduplicated Athletes404239165
Baseball2626-
Basketball311813
All Track Combined25415599
Field Hockey21-21
Golf1010-
Ice Hockey533023
Lacrosse452718
Soccer482622
Softball18-18
Tennis231211
Volleyball9-9
Wrestling2424-
 
Coaches Salaries
Head Coaches-$23,481$22,772
Assistant Coaches-$2,146$2,286
 
Coaches
All Coaches774136
Baseball66-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches55-
Basketball945
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches734
All Track Combined1495
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches1284
Field Hockey5-5
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches4-4
Golf22-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches11-
Ice Hockey633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Lacrosse853
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches642
Soccer1064
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches853
Softball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Tennis633
Head Coaches211
Assistant Coaches422
Volleyball4-4
Head Coaches1-1
Assistant Coaches3-3
Wrestling33-
Head Coaches11-
Assistant Coaches22-
    Retention Rates
  • Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 65%
  • Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 47%
Graduation Rates
 (%) of Entering Class
Overall
All Students37%
 
By Gender
Male34%
Female39%
 
By Race
American Indian17%
Black40%
Asian33%
Hispanic67%
White37%
 
By Years Prior to Graduation
4 Years or Less12%
5 Years31%
6 Years37%
Crime Statistics
 2007-082006-07
Arrests
Residence Hall
Drug Related116
Liquor Related4539
On Campus
Drug Related2814
Liquor Related10083
 
Criminal Offenses
Residence Hall
Forcible Rape-4
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary21
Arson45
On Campus
Forcible Rape-4
Aggravated Assault1-
Burglary62
Arson45
University of Southern Maine Reviews

Write Your Review...

Rate This School
Email
Review
I Accept the Terms of Use
There Are No Reviews Yet!
Be the First to Review University of Southern Maine
Source: IPEDS Survey 2008-2009

Have a Question? Ask Our Community!

Share This Page

  •  

Sponsored Links

Similar Local Colleges