University of Southern Maine
PublicPortland, ME
University of Southern Maine is a public mid-sized school in Portland, ME, enrolling about 4,222 undergraduates. University of Southern Maine is not highly selective, admitting a majority of applicants, with an acceptance rate near 79%. Its highest-earning reported major is Mechanical Engineering (Engineering), where graduates report median earnings of $88,515/year four years out. On-campus housing isn't required, so many students live off campus.
Admissions
Cost & outcomes
From the US Dept of Education College Scorecard, most recent year reported. Not every school reports every field.
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Paying it back
"Still growing" means a borrower's payments aren't yet covering interest 3 years into repayment -- not a default rate. A high number here can mean real repayment difficulty, or just a lot of grads who deferred for graduate school, so read it alongside the school's typical outcomes above.
Majors & earnings
Median earnings 4 years after graduation, by major, from the US Dept of Education. Only shown where the school reports a real figure for that major -- most schools don't report every major they offer, especially smaller programs.
Campus life
Room and board are shown separately from the cost of attendance above -- that total already includes them alongside tuition and fees, this just breaks out the living-cost portion.
What matters in your application
From this school's own reporting to the US Dept of Education on what it formally requires, considers, or doesn't use when reviewing applications.
Frequently asked questions
What is University of Southern Maine's acceptance rate?
University of Southern Maine in Portland, ME admits approximately 79% of applicants, based on the US Dept of Education's most recently reported figures.
What SAT score do I need for University of Southern Maine?
Admitted students at University of Southern Maine typically score between 990–1250 on the SAT (25th–75th percentile).
What ACT score do I need for University of Southern Maine?
Admitted students at University of Southern Maine typically score between 24–28 on the ACT (25th–75th percentile).
How much does University of Southern Maine cost?
University of Southern Maine's total cost of attendance is reported at $23,717 per year, including tuition, fees, and room and board.
When is the application deadline for University of Southern Maine?
University of Southern Maine's earliest deadline is Dec 1, 2026 (EA), per its own published admissions calendar.
Does University of Southern Maine require students to live on campus?
No -- University of Southern Maine doesn't require students to live in on-campus housing.
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