University of Southern Maine

University of Southern Maine is a public, state school in an urban setting in Portland, Maine. University of Southern Maine was founded in 1878 and now enrolls around 8,022 students a year, including 6,098 undergrads. University of Southern Maine offers on-campus housing for students. Most students live in off campus housing.

There are many ways for students to get involved at University of Southern Maine! Love music or performing? Sing in a chorus or perform with one of University of Southern Maine's theater groups.

Interested in journalism or communications? University of Southern Maine students can write for the campus newspaper, host a radio show or be a producer for the student-run television channel.

Thinking of pledging? University of Southern Maine has fraternities and sororities.

Planning to play sports? University of Southern Maine has many options for athletes. See them all and learn more about life at University of Southern Maine on the Student Life page.

Learn more about life at University of Southern Maine on the Student Life page.

Is University of Southern Maine a Good School?

There is no one way to define a "good" college or university. Admissions criteria, acceptance rate and average GPA are good indicators of how selective an institution is, but they don't say much about the quality of the education or the student experience. However, there are a few good ways to get a better sense how satisfied students are and how well a school supports its student body.

Let's take a look at each of these factors to get a clearer sense of what University of Southern Maine offers and if it sounds like a good choice for you.

University of Southern Maine Acceptance Rate 2021

It is moderately difficult to get into University of Southern Maine. University of Southern Maine admitted 88% of all applicants in 2021. Last year, 4,774 students applied to University of Southern Maine and 4,198 were admitted.

Retention and Graduation Rates at University of Southern Maine

Retention is the number of students that stay enrolled at a school over time. This is a way to get a sense of how satisfied students are with their school experience, and if they have the support necessary to succeed in college.

About 70% of students who start at University of Southern Maine come back the next year. University of Southern Maine's six-year graduation rate for undergrads is 36%. The average six-year graduation rate for U.S. colleges and universities is 61% for public schools, and 67% for private, non-profit schools.

Job Outlook University of Southern Maine Graduates

Job placement rates after graduation and average starting salaries can all give important clues about the value of a degree from a specific school.

Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Southern Maine

Cost is another important factor when choose a college. Some colleges may have high tuition, but do a better job at meeting students' financial need. University of Southern Maine meets 81.5% of the demonstrated financial need for undergraduates. The average financial aid package for a full-time, first-year student is around $14,187.71 a year.

Students in the class of 2021 who had taken out student loans graduated with an average of $29,234.56 of debt. For context, compare this number with the average national debt, which is around $36,000 per borrower.

The 2022-2023 FAFSA Opened on October 1st, 2021

Some aid is available on a first-come, first-served basis, so fill out the FAFSA early. Visit the FAFSA website to apply for student aid. Remember, the first F in FAFSA stands for FREE! You should never have to pay to submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA), so don't give your money (or info!) to any website that claim you do.

Learn more about Tuition and Financial Aid at University of Southern Maine. Based on this information, how does University of Southern Maine sound? Remember, a school that is perfect for one person may not be the right school for someone else! So ask yourself: Is University of Southern Maine a good school for you?

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Where is University of Southern Maine Located?

University of Southern Maine is located in the urban setting of Portland, Maine.

If you want to see University of Southern Maine for yourself, plan a visit. The best way to reach campus is to take Interstate 95 to Portland, or book a flight to the nearest airport, Portland International.

You can also take a virtual campus tour to get a sense of what University of Southern Maine and Portland are like without leaving home.

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