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The campus of University Of Southern Maine is in Portland, Maine, which is a small city. The school is a public institution. Degrees at University Of Southern Maine include, at the school's highest level, the Doctoral degree.
The school is known for its programs in art studies.
Admission at University Of Southern Maine is selective, not open to all who apply. Three quarters of students in 2005 had SAT verbal scores of at least 450. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 450 and 550.
University Of Southern Maine has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
In 2005, University Of Southern Maine had 10,974 students enrolled (7,953 full-time equivalent). A large number of students at the school are 40 years old or older.
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
Admissions Phone: (207) 780-5670
Financial Aid Phone: (207) 780-5250
http://www.usm.maine.edu
University Of Southern Maine awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Liberal Arts | 341 | social studies, sociology, creative writing, history, political science, liberal arts and sciences, English, linguistics, ... |
| Education And Teaching | 280 | teacher ed, elementary/middle school admin, special ed, reading teaching, school counseling, secondary school administration, music teaching, adult education, ... |
| Nursing And Emergency Medicine | 176 | registered nursing, mental health nursing, nurse practitioner |
| Business And Management | 168 | business management, accounting, business administration, accounting and finance |
| Media | 98 | communication studies, mass communication |
| Law | 95 | law |
| Family And Social Work | 82 | social work, public policy analysis, social service professions |
| Therapy And Counseling | 72 | psychology, school psychology |
| Nutrition And Exercise Therapy | 50 | recreational therapy, health and physical education, occupational therapy, exercise science, athletic trainer |
| Engineering | 41 | industrial engineering, electrical engineering |
| Art Studies | 40 | art studies |
| Science | 36 | biology, physical sciences, chemistry, geology, physics, immunology |
| Security And Law Enforcement | 35 | criminology |
| Computer Science And Engineering | 23 | computer science |
| Drama And Performing Arts | 14 | drama |
| Conservation And Resource Management | 12 | environmental science |
| Religion And Philosophy | 10 | philosophy |
| Music | 9 | music performance, music, music theory and composition |
| Medical Assistant And Technician | 6 | health diagnostic professions |
| Mathematics | 5 | mathematics, statistics |
| Medical Adminstration | 5 | health care administration, environmental health |
| Fine Arts | 1 | art history and criticism |
| Engineering Technician | 1 | manufacturing tech |
Number of programs and degrees for University Of Southern Maine in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 1,000 | 46 |
| Master's degree | 440 | 24 |
| First-professional degree | 95 | 1 |
| Post-master's certificate | 34 | 8 |
| Associate's degree | 31 | 3 |
In 2005, University Of Southern Maine had a total enrollment of 10,974 students (7,953 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 43% |
| Women | 57% |
| Full-Time | 93% |
| Part-Time | 7% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 76% |
| Graduate | 22% |
| First Professional | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 96% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age (2004):
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| Under 18 | 4% |
| 18-19 | 15% |
| 20-21 | 16% |
| 22-24 | 18% |
| 25-29 | 15% |
| 30-34 | 9% |
| 35-39 | 6% |
| 40-49 | 11% |
| 50-64 | 6% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 83% |
| Massachusetts | 6% |
| New Hampshire | 4% |
| Vermont | 3% |
| Connecticut | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 68 % |
| Part-Time | 44 % |
University Of Southern Maine offers campus housing for 1,564 of its 7,953 (full-time) students.
(Please refer to our profile of Portland, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus.)
The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 3,601 | 2,847 | 79% | 993 | 35% |
| Men | 1,552 | 1,186 | 76% | 427 | 36% |
| Women | 2,049 | 1,661 | 81% | 566 | 34% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 450 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 16 | 21 |
| ACT Math | 18 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 17 | 23 |
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 | 93% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 8% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Admissions Phone Number: (207) 780-5670
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 5,873 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 14,693 |
| Room and board | $ 6,827 |
| Room charge | $ 3,586 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,104 |
| Books and supplies | $ 832 |
| Other expenses | $ 3,119 |
Financial Aid:
University Of Southern Maine participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 205400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (207) 780-5250
University Of Southern Maine has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Associate professor | calendar year | 3 | $76,481 | 3 | $68,401 |
| Assistant professor | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $41,953 |
| Instructor | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| Lecturer | calendar year | 2 | * | 3 | $44,963 |
| No academic rank | calendar year | 0 | * | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 7 | $55,824 | 11 | $54,297 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 67 | $79,357 | 16 | $75,858 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 81 | $63,836 | 71 | $57,056 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 35 | $49,648 | 30 | $48,992 |
| Instructor | academic year | 0 | * | 4 | $46,779 |
| Lecturer | academic year | 3 | $42,545 | 6 | $37,416 |
| No academic rank | academic year | 1 | * | 2 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 187 | $66,230 | 129 | $56,007 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
COMPUTER SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING
Computer Science
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Science
DRAMA AND PERFORMING ARTS
Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts, General
EDUCATION AND TEACHING
Adult and Continuing Education and Teaching
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
FINE ARTS
Art History, Criticism and Conservation
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 ADMINSTRATION
Environmental Health
Health/Health Care Administration/Management
MEDICAL ASSISTANT AND TECHNICIAN
Allied Health Diagnostic/Intervention/Treatment Professions, Oth
MUSIC
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
Kinesiology and Exercise Science
Occupational Therapy/Therapist
Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy
RELIGION AND PHILOSOPHY
Philosophy
SCIENCE
Biology/Biological Sciences, General
Chemistry, General
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in nursing and emergency medicine (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 4% |  |
| Number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Number of students (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Female % of student body (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in law (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 14% | |
| % of degrees in media (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 16% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of freshmen enrolled part-time (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 18% | |
| % students 40 years or older (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
| % of degrees in art studies (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 19% | |
| % of degrees in nutrition and exercise therapy (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 19% | |
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 placement services Student employment services On-campus day care Remedial classes for students Option to study abroad Offers campus housing Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching NCAA athletic conference member
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