University of Southern Maine, ME
Public
4-Year • Medium • Primarily Nonresidential
Master's College and University
Not Selective • High Transfer-In
Main Campus
University of Southern Maine Rankings
Affordability83
Selectivity16
Retention24
Graduation1
Earnings28
Diversity23
1 ← Poor
Great → 100
Academics
Academics at University of Southern Maine
69%
Bachelor’s
3%
Associate’s
28%
Certificate
Grad
Highest Degree
Share of Graduates by Field of Study
Area, Ethnic, Cultural, Gender Studies<1%
Biological and Biomedical Sciences5%
Business, Management, Marketing20%
Communication, Journalism5%
Computer and Information Sciences3%
Education1%
Engineering2%
Engineering Technologies2%
English Language and Literature4%
Foreign Languages, Linguistics1%
Health Professions and Related Programs21%
History2%
Liberal Arts and Sciences, Humanities2%
Mathematics and Statistics1%
Multi-disciplinary Studies<1%
Natural Resources and Conservation3%
Parks, Recreation, Fitness Studies2%
Philosophy and Religious Studies1%
Physical Sciences2%
Psychology4%
Public Administration and Social Service4%
Social Sciences13%
Visual and Performing Arts3%
Admissions
Getting into University of Southern Maine
85%
Admission Rate
510
Median SAT Math
535
Median SAT Reading
22
Median ACT Composite
Typical Test Scores
SAT Math (25–75%)460–560
200
800
SAT Reading (25–75%)480–590
200
800
ACT Composite (25–75%)19–25
1
36
Cost
Cost of Attending University of Southern Maine
$9K
In-State Tuition
$21K
Out-of-State Tuition
$19K
Average Total Cost
$12K
Average Net Cost
Average Net Price by Family Income
| Family Income | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | $9K | $13K | $14K |
| $30K–$48K | $9K | $15K | $15K |
| $48K–$75K | $13K | $17K | $17K |
| $75K–$110K | $16K | $20K | $19K |
| >$110K | $17K | $22K | $21K |
Debt
Typical Debt after University of Southern Maine
48%
Receive Federal Loans
$14K
Median Federal Debt
65%
Repayment Rate
$213
Median Payment
Received Financial Aid
| Family Income | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 43% | 45% | 57% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 15% | 16% |
| $48K–$75K | 14% | 15% | 12% |
| $75K–$110K | 13% | 13% | 9% |
| >$110K | 14% | 15% | 11% |
Student Debt
| Category | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| The median debt for family income between $0–$30K | $14K | $12K | $11K |
| The median debt for family income between $30K–$75K | $14K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for students with family income >$75K | $13K | $12K | $12K |
| The median debt for Pell students | $15K | $13K | $12K |
| The median debt for no-Pell students | $12K | $11K | $11K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 90th percentile | $36K | $27K | $25K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 75th percentile | $26K | $20K | $18K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 25th percentile | $6K | $6K | $6K |
| Cumulative loan debt at the 10th percentile | $3K | $3K | $3K |
Repayment Rates
| Period | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1-year after entering repayment | 58% | 54% | 43% |
| 3-years after entering repayment | 65% | 58% | 46% |
| 5-years after entering repayment | 71% | 61% | 50% |
| 7-years after entering repayment | 74% | 67% | 55% |
Completion
Completion Rates at University of Southern Maine
70%
Retention Rate
33%
Transfer Rate
23%
Withdrawal Rate
37%
Graduation Rate
Graduation Rates by Time Taken
| Time Taken | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Within 4 Years | 20% | 40% | 38% |
| Within 6 Years | 37% | 56% | 55% |
| Within 8 Years | 38% | 54% | 56% |
Graduation Rates by Ethnicity
| Ethnicity and Nativity | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 45% | 50% | 53% |
| Black | 27% | 42% | 39% |
| Caucasian | 40% | 54% | 52% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 27% | 37% | 47% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 25% | 35% | 40% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 38% | 44% | 50% |
| Two or more races | 33% | 47% | 44% |
| Other race | 41% | 49% | 44% |
Outcomes
Outcomes after University of Southern Maine
93%
Employment Rate
$33K
Median Salary
$21K
25 Pctl Salary
$46K
75 Pctl Salary
Employment over Time
| Period | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Employed 6 years after enrollment | 93% | 88% | 85% |
| Employed 7 years after enrollment | 92% | 88% | 84% |
| Employed 8 years after enrollment | 91% | 87% | 84% |
| Employed 9 years after enrollment | 89% | 86% | 83% |
| Employed 10 years after enrollment | 90% | 86% | 83% |
Distribution of Earnings after Graduation
| Percentile | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10th percentile of earnings | $10K | $7K | $7K |
| 25th percentile of earnings | $21K | $19K | $17K |
| 50th percentile of earnings | $33K | $31K | $29K |
| 75th percentile of earnings | $46K | $44K | $43K |
| 90th percentile of earnings | $61K | $55K | $57K |
Median Earnings over Time
| Period | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Earnings 6 years after enrollment | $33K | $31K | $29K |
| Earnings 8 years after enrollment | $36K | $34K | $32K |
| Earnings 10 years after enrollment | $39K | $37K | $35K |
Students
Students at University of Southern Maine
5,281
Undergraduates
55%
Full-time Undergrads
23
Avg Entry Age
1,750
Graduate Students
Enrollment by Gender
| Gender | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Female degree-seeking undergraduates | 58% | 63% | 64% |
| Male degree-seeking undergraduates | 42% | 37% | 35% |
Enrollment by Race and Nativity
| Race and Nativity | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 2% | 2% | 4% |
| Black | 7% | 3% | 18% |
| Caucasian | 79% | 80% | 49% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 3% | 3% | 18% |
| Native American or Alaskan Native | 1% | 1% | 1% |
| Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander | <1% | <1% | <1% |
| Non-US citizens/residents | 1% | 3% | 2% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% | 3% |
| Other race | 3% | 6% | 4% |
Enrollment by Family Income
| Family Income | School | ME | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| $0–$30K | 29% | 33% | 43% |
| $30K–$48K | 16% | 17% | 18% |
| $48K–$75K | 17% | 18% | 16% |
| $75K–$110K | 19% | 17% | 14% |
| >$110K | 20% | 15% | 15% |
Location Map
Nearby Colleges
Colleges near University of Southern Maine, ME
Maine College of Art
1 miles, SE
Empire Beauty School-Maine
1 miles, NE
Southern Maine Community College
3 miles, SE