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University of Southern Maine

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Portland, ME

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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

Admit rate79%
SAT range990–1250
ACT range24–28
Undergrads4,222
Yield (admits who enroll)16%
Next deadlineDec 1, 2026 (EA)

Cost & outcomes

Cost of attendance$23,717
4-year grad rate43%
Median earnings, 10yr out$49,958

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

Undergrads taking federal loans35%
Loan balance still growing, 3yrs out65%

"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

Biological and Biomedical Sciences
Biology, General$58,164/yr
Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services
Finance and Financial Management Services$73,068/yr
Accounting and Related Services$71,945/yr
Business Administration, Management and Operations$65,230/yr
Marketing$57,968/yr
Hospitality Administration/Management$47,748/yr
Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs
Communication and Media Studies$53,033/yr
Computer and Information Sciences and Support Services
Computer/Information Technology Administration and Management$79,352/yr
Engineering
Mechanical Engineering$88,515/yr
Engineering Technologies and Engineering-Related Fields
Industrial Production Technologies/Technicians$77,734/yr
English Language and Literature/Letters
English Language and Literature, General$43,823/yr
Foreign Languages, Literatures, and Linguistics
Linguistic, Comparative, and Related Language Studies and Services$55,435/yr
Health Professions and Related Programs
Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing$75,465/yr
Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions$57,790/yr
History
History$42,778/yr
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities
Liberal Arts and Sciences, General Studies and Humanities$48,909/yr
Natural Resources and Conservation
Natural Resources Conservation and Research$60,665/yr
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies
Sports, Kinesiology, and Physical Education/Fitness$60,086/yr
Psychology
Psychology, General$45,529/yr
Public Administration and Social Service Professions
Social Work$52,903/yr
Social Sciences
Political Science and Government$65,836/yr
Criminology$59,270/yr
Social Sciences, Other$45,523/yr
Visual and Performing Arts
Fine and Studio Arts$43,514/yr
Drama/Theatre Arts and Stagecraft$33,005/yr

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

On-campus housingYes
Required to live on campusNo
Dormitory capacity1,285
Typical room charge$5,678
Typical board charge$5,300

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

GPANot considered
Class rankConsidered, not required
RecommendationsRequired

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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