Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 009762
- Phone: (207) 741-5500
- School Homepage
Admissions Office
Financial Aid Office
ACCEPTANCE RATE
80.90%FINANCIAL AID RATE
97%STUDENT TEACHER RATIO
13:1DEGREE OFFERED ONLINE
42FINANCIAL AID AWARD AVG.
$7,683Average Grants + Scholarship Aid Awarded to Undergraduate Students
Percent of Full-Time Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid
Percent of Students Paying In-State Tuition vs Out-of-State Tuition
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University of Southern Maine (SMCC)
2 Fort Road, South Portland, ME
University of Southern Maine provides a variety of program options for students to guide them in their growth and development. The school is located in Portland, ME and publically funded. Approximately 9,700 students are enrolled yearly at USM.
Areas of study offered at University of Southern Maine include:
- Health And Clinical Professions
- Business And Marketing Studies
- Legal Professions And Studies
- Social Sciences
- Psychology
To be considered for admissions, applicants may be asked to fill out an application, provide letters of recommendations, and submit school records, which are then evaluated by admissions staff. Either the SAT or ACT exam can be taken in order to apply to this school. Scores between 19 - 22 on the ACT or 1320 - 1650 on the SAT are required to greatly increase the chance of acceptance. Roughly 80 percent of all applicant were accepted at this school, with 25 percent of those admitted choosing to enroll. More information from the admissions office can be found here.
The cost of undergraduate tuition is different for in-state and nonresidents. In-state residents pay close to $9,800, while nonresidents pay $23,000 per year. On-campus housing is available for students, and generally costs about $5,500 annually. This school may provide financial aid for students that qualify as loans, grants, scholarships and work study programs.
Athletic programs are available at University of Southern Maine through the NCAA, allowing students to compete in intercollegiate sports. Athletic programs available may include but not limited to:
- Baseball (NCAA Division III)
- Basketball (NCAA Division III)
- Track & Field (NCAA Division III)
Students who would like to get more about this school can visit their website at http://www.usm.maine.edu.
Admission Requirements & Details
The information regarding admissions below may give you an idea of the students SMCC accepts. The details may include application requirements and recommendations, as well as any AP or college credits that may be transferred.
College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credits
- Life Experience Credits
- AP Course Credits
Student Enrollment
University of Southern Maine has a total student population of about 8,100, where graduate students make up roughly 12% of the student body.
Estimated Costs & Financial Aid
The average "out of pocket" cost of attendance, after any grants and scholarships are considered, is around $12,000. In order to calculate a more accurate and detailed cost of attendance check out their cost calculator here. The figures listed below are for informational purposes only and do not represent current or future tuition, fees, and expenses.
Tuition & Fees Information
- Annual tuition range estimates:
- State Residents: $7,900-$9,400
- Out-of-State: $21,000-$24,830
- Charges per unit:
- State Residents: $280-$340 per credit unit
- Nonresidents: $740-$890 per credit unit
Financial Aid Details
The table below breaks down the types of financial aid, the percent of students receiving aid, and average amount of aid per student per year.
Percent of Students | Average Amount | |
---|---|---|
Any Financial Aid | 97% | - |
Receiving Grants & Scholarships | 92% | $8,696 |
Receiving Student Loans | 60% | $6,833 |
Academics & Student Services
Student Services
To help support students, University of Southern Maine may offer services like:- Online course work available
- Night and weekend classes available
- Remedial courses
- Academic counseling for students
- Student employment
- Helping students find work after graduation
Specialized Programs & Accreditations
Campus: University of Southern Maine
- Art and Design Program
- Teacher Education (Bachelor's) Program
- Graduate Teacher Education Program
- Health Services Administration Program
- Music Program
- Bachelor's Degree in Nursing (BSN) Program
- Nursing (MSN, DSN) Program
Campus: University of Southern Maine - Lewiston Auburn College
- Occupational Therapy (OT) Program
- * Accredited by the American Occupational Therapy Association, Accreditation Council for Occupational Therapy Education (since 2014)
Intercollegiate Athletics
SMCC is a Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA), with many of the sports belonging to the NCAA Division III without football classification. The most popular sports played are listed below:
- Baseball (Little East Conference)
- Basketball (Little East Conference)
- Track and Field (Little East Conference)
- Field Hockey
- Golf
- Ice Hockey
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Tennis
- Volleyball
- Wrestling
Programs Offered
The program list below is organized by areas of study. The programs that have a link will direct you to the program's profile page where you can learn more about education requirements and career pathways.
Get more information about the programs offered by University of Southern Maine by clicking the request information to the right.
(C) Certificate or Award | (A) Associate's | (B) Bachelor's | (M) Master's Degree | (D) Doctorate (PhD,...)
Architecture
- Urban Planning (M)
Biological and Biomedical Sciences
- Biology (B, M)
- Biochemistry (B)
- Immunology
Business and Marketing Studies
- Business Administration (B, C, M)
- Accounting (B, C)
- Advertising and Marketing (B)
- Finance (B)
- Tourism and Travel Services Management (B, C)
- Organizational and Nonprofit Management (C)
- Insurance (C)
Communications and Journalism
- Communications (B)
Computer and Information Sciences
- Computer Science (B, M)
Education
Engineering
Engineering Technology
English Language and Literature
- Creative Writing (M)
- English (B)
Ethnic Cultural and Gender Studies
- Women's Studies (B)
Foreign Languages and Literature
Health and Clinical Professions
History
- History (B)
Interdisciplinary Studies
- Gerontology (C)
Legal Professions and Studies
- Law (D)
Liberal Arts and Sciences
- Liberal Arts (B)
Mathematics and Statistics
- Math (B)
- Statistics (C, M)
Natural Resources and Conservation
Philosophy and Religious Studies
- Philosophy (B)
Psychology
- Psychology (B)
- School Psychology (D)
Public Administration and Social Services
- Social Work (B, M)
- Public Policy (C, D, M)
- Public Administration
Recreation and Fitness Studies
Social Sciences
- Political Science (B)
- Criminology (B)
- Economics (B)
- Geography (B, C)
- Sociology (B)
- Anthropology (B)
- Cartography and GIS (B)
Visual and Performing Arts
Other 4-Year Public Colleges
The list of schools below have been selected by researching which schools offer similar programs to University of Southern Maine.
- University of Maine at Farmington in Augusta, ME (43 miles away)
- University of New Hampshire in Hudson, NH (50 miles away)
- University of Maine at Augusta in Arundel, ME (53 miles away)
- Granite State College in Nashua, NH (70 miles away)
- Plymouth State University in Manchester, NH (71 miles away)
Also, you can compare schools by looking through our list of colleges & universities:
- Get a list of all the colleges in Maine
- See all public colleges in Maine
Contact Information
General Contact
- FAFSA School Code: 009762
- Phone: (207) 741-5500
- School Homepage