University of Southern Maine is a public 4-year college in Portland, Maine with 4,222 undergraduates. It admits 79% of applicants, costs an average of $14,927 a year after grants and graduates 43% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
University of Southern Maine acceptance rate and admissions
University of Southern Maine admitted 79% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Required (as reported for fall 2024 admission). Check the admissions office for the current policy.
The colored band is the middle 50% of enrolled students in fall 2024 (reading and writing 500 to 650, math 490 to 600). The tick marks the typical 4-year college. Check how your scores fit.
University of Southern Maine application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Dec 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Next deadline: Early action, Dec 1, 2026. Application fee through the Common App: free for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on University of Southern Maine’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
University of Southern Maine tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $12,630 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $31,080 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $12,484 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $25,685 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $14,927 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $14,927 a year after grants and scholarships, $10,758 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run University of Southern Maine's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
University of Southern Maine graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 43% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $57,989 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $20,399 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 35% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
University of Southern Maine majors and what graduates earn
University of Southern Maine awarded bachelor's degrees in 46 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from mechanical engineering ($88,515).
All 46 majors at University of Southern Maine
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at University of Southern Maine
28 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 28 graduate programs
Trade and career programs at University of Southern Maine
Certificate and associate programs in the trades we track. One-year earnings are for graduates of 2020-21 and 2021-22, four-year earnings for graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, both in 2024 dollars.
| Program | Credential | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EMT, surgical tech and imaging | Certificate | 0 | n/a | n/a | n/a |
Students and location
- 4,222 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 59% women, 41% men
- 14 students for every faculty member
- Setting: small city
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at University of Southern Maine?
University of Southern Maine admitted 79% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does University of Southern Maine cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $12,630 for in-state students and $31,080 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $14,927 a year in 2024-25.
What SAT score do you need for University of Southern Maine?
The middle 50% of enrolled students scored 500 to 650 in reading and writing and 490 to 600 in math, and 24 to 28 on the ACT. Scores inside these ranges are typical for admitted students.
Is University of Southern Maine test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, University of Southern Maine reported that test scores were: required. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at University of Southern Maine?
43% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do University of Southern Maine graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $57,989 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.