University of Southern Maine

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2024 Undergraduate Tuition

$9,180

10.4% growth from 2023

2024 Average Net Price

$14,028

After Financial Aid

2024 Acceptance Rate

79.2%

5,822 Applicants

2024 Enrolled Students

7,604

54.1% Full-Time

2024 Graduation Rate

40.3%

370 Graduates

About

University of Southern Maine is a higher education institution located in Cumberland County, ME. In 2024, the most popular Bachelors Degree concentrations at University of Southern Maine were Registered Nursing (176 degrees awarded), Other Social Sciences (87 degrees), and General Business Administration & Management (83 degrees).

In 2024, 1,800 degrees were awarded across all undergraduate and graduate programs at University of Southern Maine. 70.9% of these degrees were awarded to women, and 29.1% awarded men. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients was white (1,450 degrees), 11.9 times more than then the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (122 degrees).

The median undergraduate tuition at University of Southern Maine is $9,180, which is $−14,820 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

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Costs

In 2024, the median undergraduate tuition at University of Southern Maine is $9,180, which is $14,820 less than the national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

After taking grants and loans into account, the average net price for students is $14,028.

In 2024, 60% of undergraduate students attending University of Southern Maine received financial aid through grants. Comparatively, 35% of undergraduate students received financial aid through loans.

Tuition Costs

$9,180

2024 Undergraduate Tuition

In 2024, the cost of tuition at University of Southern Maine was $9,180. The cost of tuition at University of Southern Maine is $−14,820 less than than the overall (public and private) national average for Masters Colleges and Universities ($24,000).

This chart compares the tuition costs of University of Southern Maine (in red) with those of other similar universities.

Average Net Price

$14,028

2024 Value

16.8%

1 Year Growth

In 2024 University of Southern Maine had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $14,028. Between 2023 and 2024, the average net price of University of Southern Maine grew by 16.8%.

This chart compares the average net price of University of Southern Maine (in red) with that of other similar universities.

Average net price is calculated from full-time beginning undergraduate students who were awarded a grant or scholarship from federal, state or local governments, or the institution.

Other Student Expenses

$12,350

Room and Board

$1,000

Books and Supplies

The average yearly cost of room and board at University of Southern Maine was of $12,350 in 2024. The cost of room and board increased by 13.1% between 2023 and 2024.

During the same period, the average yearly cost of books and supplies was $1,000. The cost of books and supplies increased by 25% during the same period.

This chart compares the average student costs at University of Southern Maine (in red) with that of similar universities.

Financial Aid by Income Level

60%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants

35%

Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans

60% of undergraduate students at University of Southern Maine received financial aid through grants or loans in 2024. This represents a growth of 1.69% with respect to 2023, when 59% of undergraduate students received financial aid.

This chart compares the average award discount at University of Southern Maine (in red) with that of other similar universities.

The average award discount is the ratio between the average grant or scholarship value, and the cost, which is the sum of out-of-state tuition, room, board, book, supplies, and other expenses.

Admissions

University of Southern Maine received 5,822 undergraduate applications in 2024, which represents a 0.0172% annual growth. Out of those 5,822 applicants, 4,613 students were accepted for enrollment, representing a 79.2% acceptance rate.

There were 7,604 students enrolled at University of Southern Maine in 2024. 10% of first-time enrollees submitted SAT scores with their applications.

University of Southern Maine has an overall enrollment yield of 15.3%, which represents the number of admitted students who ended up enrolling.

Acceptance Rate

79.2%

Acceptance Rate in 2024

4,613

Accepted Out of 5,822

In 2024, the undergraduate acceptance rate of University of Southern Maine was 79.2% (4,613 admissions from 5,822 applications). This is lower than the acceptance rate of 2023, which was 79.3%. Between 2023 and 2024, the number of applicants declined by 0.0172%, while admissions declined by 0.108%.

This chart compares the acceptance rate of University of Southern Maine (in red) with that of other similar universities, and the chart below shows the acceptance rate by gender.

SAT Scores

10%

Submission Percentage (2024)

Scores Submitted (2024)

10% of enrolled first-time students at University of Southern Maine in 2024 submitted SAT scores with their applications.

The following chart shows the average SAT scores for the 25th, 50th, and 75th percentile of applicants for each section of the test that they are evaluated on.

Enrollment

University of Southern Maine had a total enrollment of 7,604 students in 2024. The full-time enrollment at University of Southern Maine is 4,115 students and the part-time enrollment is 3,489. This means that 54.1% of students enrolled at University of Southern Maine are enrolled full-time.

The enrolled student population at University of Southern Maine, both undergraduate and graduate, is 77.1% White, 6.63% Black or African American, 4.02% Two or More Races, 3.98% Hispanic or Latino, 2.59% Asian, 0.71% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0395% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders.

Students enrolled at University of Southern Maine in full-time Undergraduate programs are most commonly White Female (45.6%), followed by White Male (29.9%) and Black or African American Female (4.57%). Students enrolled in full-time Graduate programs are most commonly White Female (59.3%), followed by White Male (20.5%) and Two or More Races Female (2.69%).

Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment

54.1%

Full-Time Enrollment

The total enrollment at University of Southern Maine in 2024, both undergraduate and graduate, is 7,604 students. The full-time enrollment at University of Southern Maine is 4,115 and the part-time enrollment is 3,489. This means that 54.1% of students enrolled at University of Southern Maine are enrolled full-time compared with 67.1% at similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

This chart shows the full-time vs part-time enrollment status at University of Southern Maine (in red) compares to similar universities.

Retention Rate over Time

74%

2024 Retention Rate

Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall. The retention rate for full-time undergraduates at University of Southern Maine was 74%. Compared with the full-time retention rate at similar Masters Colleges and Universities (73%), University of Southern Maine had a retention rate higher than its peers.

This chart shows the retention rate over time at University of Southern Maine (highlighted in red) compares to similar universities.

Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity

Most Common Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
5,860 enrolled students
Black or African American
504 enrolled students
Two or More Races
306 enrolled students

The enrolled student population at University of Southern Maine is 77.1% White, 6.63% Black or African American, 4.02% Two or More Races, 3.98% Hispanic or Latino, 2.59% Asian, 0.71% American Indian or Alaska Native, and 0.0395% Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islanders. This includes both full-time and part-time students as well as graduate and undergraduates. By comparison, enrollment for all Masters Colleges and Universities is 47.4% White, 18.8% Hispanic or Latino, and 13.6% Black or African American.

Any student who is studying in the United States on a temporary basis is categorized as a "Non-Resident Alien", and the share of those students are shown in the chart below. Additionally, 270 students (3.55%) did not report their race.

Graduates

In 2024, 752 more women than men received degrees from University of Southern Maine. The most common race/ethnicity group of degree recipients at University of Southern Maine is white (1,450 degrees awarded). There were 11.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (122 degrees).

The most common Bachelor's Degree concentration at University of Southern Maine is Registered Nursing (176 degrees awarded), followed by Other Social Sciences (87 degrees) and General Business Administration & Management (83 degrees).

In 2024, the most specialized majors across all degree types at University of Southern Maine, meaning they have significantly more degrees awarded in that concentration than the national average across all institutions, are Legal (118 degrees awarded), History (33 degrees), and English (52 degrees).

Common Jobs by Major

Elementary & middle school teachers

Most Common Job

The most common jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Southern Maine are Elementary & middle school teachers (1,673,190 people), Secondary school teachers (607,689 people), Lawyers, & judges, magistrates, & other judicial workers (508,695 people), Other managers (402,457 people), and Education administrators (352,643 people).

The most specialized majors at University of Southern Maine in 2024 are Legal (118 degrees awarded), History (33 degrees), English (52 degrees), Education (328 degrees), and Social Sciences (172 degrees) (as of 2024).

Highest Paying Jobs by Major

Surgeons

Highest Paying Job

The highest paying jobs for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Southern Maine are Surgeons, Diagnostic medical sonographers, Magnetic resonance imaging technologists, Securities, commodities, & financial services sales agents, and Physicians

The most specialized majors at University of Southern Maine are Legal (118 degrees awarded), History (33 degrees), English (52 degrees), Education (328 degrees), and Social Sciences (172 degrees) (as of 2024).

Common Industries by Major

Elementary & secondary schools

Most Common Industry

The most common industries for people who hold a degree in one of the 5 most specialized majors at University of Southern Maine are Elementary & secondary schools (3,196,162 people), Colleges, universities & professional schools, including junior colleges (601,041 people), Legal services (423,739 people), Computer Systems Design (301,494 people), and General medical and surgical hospitals, and specialty (except psychiatric and substance abuse) hospitals (271,052 people).

Majors Awarded

IPEDS uses the Classification of Instructional Programs (CIP) standard, so the categories may not match the exact concentrations offered by University of Southern Maine.

Most Common (2024)

Registered Nursing
176 degrees awarded
Other Social Sciences
87 degrees awarded
General Business Administration & Management
83 degrees awarded

In 2024, the most common bachelors degree concentration at University of Southern Maine was Registered Nursing with 176 degrees awarded.

This visualization illustrates the percentage of degree-majors recipients from bachelors degree programs at University of Southern Maine according to their major.

Sex Breakdown for Common Majors

524

Degrees Awarded to Men

in 2024

1,276

Degrees Awarded to Women

in 2024

In 2024, 524 degrees were awarded to men at University of Southern Maine, which is 0.411 times less than the number of degrees awarded to females (1,276).

This chart displays the sex disparity between the top 5 majors at University of Southern Maine by degrees awarded.

Most Common Male Majors

In 2024, 53 degrees were awarded to men at University of Southern Maine in General Business Administration & Management, which is 1.77 times more than the 30 female recipients with that same degree.

Most Common Female Majors

In 2024, 155 degrees were awarded to men at University of Southern Maine in Registered Nursing, which is 7.38 times more than the 21 male recipients with that same degree.

Time to Complete

24%

100% Completion Time

42%

150% Completion Time

In 2024, 24% of students graduating from University of Southern Maine completed their program within 100% "normal time" (i.e. 4 years for a 4-year degree). Comparatively, 42% completed their degrees within 150% of the normal time, and 45% within 200%.

The following chart shows these completion rates over time compared to the average for the Masters Colleges and Universities Carnegie Classification group.

Graduation rate is defined as the percentage of full-time, first-time students who received a degree or award within a specific percentage of "normal time" to completion for their program.

Race & Ethnicity by Share

Most Common Student Race or Ethnicity (2024)

White
1,450 degrees awarded
Black or African American
122 degrees awarded
Hispanic or Latino
74 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity at University of Southern Maine is white (1,450 degrees awarded). There were 11.9 times more white recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, black or african american (122 degrees).

2.28% of degree recipients (41 students) did not report their race.

Race & Ethnicity by Sex

Most Common Sex Demographic (2024)

White Female
1,104 degrees awarded
White Female
1,091 degrees awarded
White Female
1,052 degrees awarded

The most common race/ethnicity and sex grouping at University of Southern Maine is white female (1,104 degrees awarded). There were 1.01 times more white female recipients than the next closest race/ethnicity group, white female (1,091 degrees).

Operations

University of Southern Maine has an endowment valued at nearly $51.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The return on its endowment was of 2.27M (4.44%) compared to the 9.2% average return (4.22M on 45.9M) across all Masters Colleges and Universities.

In 2024, University of Southern Maine had a total salary expenditure of 194M. University of Southern Maine employs 82 Associate professors, 70 Professors and 52 Assistant professors. Most academics at University of Southern Maine are Female Associate professor (48), Male Professor (39), and Male Associate professor (34).

The most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Southern Maine are: Computer, Engineering, and Science, with 146 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media, with 112 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 109 employees.

Endowment

$51.2M

2024 Endowment

10.4%

growth from 2023

University of Southern Maine has an endowment valued at about $51.2M, as of the end of the 2024 fiscal year. The endowment of University of Southern Maine grew 10.4% from the previous year. The value of their endowment was $5.3M higher than than the median endowment of Masters Colleges and Universities according to the Carnegie Classification grouping.

This line chart shows how the endowment at University of Southern Maine (in red) compares to that of some similar universities.

The small bar chart below shows the endowment quintiles for all universities in the Masters Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs Carnegie Classification grouping.

Salary Expenditure

$80.7M

2024 Salaries

0.798%

growth from 2023

In 2024, University of Southern Maine paid a median of $80.7M in salaries, which represents 41.6% of their overall expenditure ($194M) and a 0.798% growth from the previous year. This is compared to a 2.97% growth between 2022 and 2023, and a 4.24% growth between 2021 and 2022.

Instructional Salaries

$24.8M

Instructional Salaries

261

Number of Employees

In 2024, University of Southern Maine paid a total of $24.8M to 261 employees working as instructors, which represents 30.8% of all salaries paid.

This is compared to a median of $965k (3.13%) for similar Masters Colleges and Universities.

Occupations by Share

In 2024, the most common positions for non-instructional staff at University of Southern Maine were Computer, Engineering, and Science with 146 employees, Community, Social Service, Legal, Arts, Design, Entertainment, Sports and Media with 112 employees, and Office and Administrative Support with 109 employees.

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