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Founded in 1878, the University of Southern Maine, commonly called USM, is a multi-campus public university. It is part of the University of Maine System. The three primary campuses of the university are located in Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston. According to the Princeton Review’s 2006 listings, USM is among the “best Northeastern colleges”. The university offers a wide variety of degrees and programs through the following academic divisions:
USM’s athletic teams are nicknamed the Huskies. The university participates in the NCAA Division III in the Little East Conference.
Admission at the school is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 440 and 550.
The school has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at University Of Southern Maine is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2007-2008, the school had 10,453 students enrolled (7,427 full-time equivalent).
A lot of students at University Of Southern Maine attend part-time. The school offers students meal plans. University Of Southern Maine values student athletics, and belongs to the Little East Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
University Of Southern Maine
96 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04103
General Phone: (207) 780-4141
http://www.usm.maine.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 384 | social studies, sociology, creative writing, political science, English, history, liberal arts and sciences, economics, ... |
| Business and Management | 260 | business management, accounting and finance, business administration, accounting, finance |
| Education and Teaching | 251 | teacher ed, special ed, elementary/middle school admin, school counseling, reading teaching, adult education, secondary school administration, trade and industrial teaching, ... |
| Nursing and Emergency Medicine | 200 | registered nursing, nurse practitioner, mental health nursing |
| Family and Social Work | 107 | social work, public policy analysis, social service professions |
| Media | 104 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Therapy and Counseling | 74 | psychology, school psychology |
| Law | 72 | law |
| Science | 70 | biology, physical sciences, chemistry, geology, exercise physiology, physics, immunology, biochemistry |
| Nutrition and Exercise Therapy | 39 | occupational therapy, health and physical education, recreational therapy, athletic trainer |
| Engineering | 38 | industrial engineering, electrical engineering |
| Art Studies | 34 | art studies |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 31 | criminology |
| Music | 27 | music performance, music, conducting, jazz, music theory and composition |
| Medical Support and Technology | 16 | health diagnostic professions |
| Drama and Performing Arts | 15 | drama |
| Engineering Technician | 12 | manufacturing tech |
| Computer Science and Engineering | 11 | computer science |
| Religion and Philosophy | 9 | philosophy |
| Medical Administration | 7 | health care administration, environmental health |
| Mathematics | 6 | statistics, mathematics |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 2 | environmental science, environmental studies |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Southern Maine in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,208 | 49 |
| Master's degree | 462 | 29 |
| Doctor's degree - professional practice | 72 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 15 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 12 | 3 |
In 2007-2008, University Of Southern Maine had a total enrollment of 10,453 students (7,427 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 47% |
| Women | 53% |
| Full-Time | 96% |
| Part-Time | 4% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 74% |
| Graduate | 24% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 2% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 5% |
| 18-19 | 17% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 17% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 7% |
| 35-39 | 7% |
| 40-49 | 9% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 82% |
| Massachusetts | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| New York | 1% |
| State unknown | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 67 % |
| Part-Time | 39 % |
University Of Southern Maine offers campus housing for 1,539 of its 7,427 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 4,239 | 3,456 | 82% | 1,055 | 31% |
| Men | 1,928 | 1,510 | 78% | 497 | 33% |
| Women | 2,311 | 1,946 | 84% | 558 | 29% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 440 | 550 |
| SAT Writing | 440 | 540 |
| ACT Verbal | 17 | 24 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 24 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 24 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | recommended |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 6% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,724 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,244 |
| Room and board | $ 9,396 |
| Room charge | $ 4,472 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,210 |
| Books and supplies | $ 920 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,506 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Southern Maine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 205400)
University Of Southern Maine has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 3 | $103,783 | 0 | * |
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $94,289 | 2 | * |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 2 | * |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 2 | * |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 9 | $89,449 | 7 | $77,219 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 78 | $93,865 | 29 | $89,882 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 80 | $73,695 | 82 | $68,860 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 26 | $60,451 | 22 | $54,524 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $44,911 | 7 | $52,198 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 10 | $45,339 | 17 | $44,421 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 198 | $77,914 | 158 | $67,233 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Basketball | Little East Conference |
| Baseball | Little East Conference |
| Track | Little East Conference |
ART STUDIES
Art/Art Studies, General
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Accounting
Accounting and Finance
Business Administration and Management, General
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
Finance, General
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
Environmental Studies
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
Art Teacher Education
Counselor Education/School Counseling and Guidance Services
Elementary and Middle School Administration/Principalship
Music Teacher Education
Reading Teacher Education
Secondary School Administration/Principalship
Special Education and Teaching, General
Teacher Education, Multiple Levels
Teaching English as Second/Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor
Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education
Trade and Industrial Teacher Education
ENGINEERING
Electrical, Electronics and Communications Engineering
Industrial Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Manufacturing Technology/Technician
FAMILY AND SOCIAL WORK
Public Administration and Social Service Professions, Other
Public Policy Analysis
Social Work
LIBERAL ARTS
Area Studies, Other
Creative Writing
Economics, General
English Language and Literature, General
French Language and Literature
History, General
Humanities/Humanistic Studies
Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies
Linguistics
Political Science and Government, General
Social Sciences, Other
Sociology
Women's Studies
MATHEMATICS
Mathematics, General
Statistics, General
MEDIA
Communication Studies/Speech Communication and Rhetoric
Mass Communication/Media Studies
MEDICAL ADMINISTRATION
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL SUPPORT AND TECHNOLOGY
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
MUSIC
Conducting
Jazz/Jazz Studies
Music Performance, General
Music Theory and Composition
Music, General
NURSING AND EMERGENCY MEDICINE
Family Practice Nurse/Nurse Practitioner
Nursing/Registered Nurse (RN, ASN, BSN, MSN)
Psychiatric/Mental Health Nurse/Nursing
NUTRITION AND EXERCISE THERAPY
Athletic Training/Trainer
Health and Physical Education, General
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biochemistry
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
Exercise Physiology
Geology/Earth Science, General
Immunology
Physical Sciences
Physics, General
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets University Of Southern Maine Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% |  |
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 20% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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