University of Southern Maine
Portland, ME · Public · 4,222 undergrads (small, city) · website ↗
What you'll actually pay
Average net price per year — tuition, fees, room & board minus grant and scholarship aid — for in-state students by household income.
| Household income | Avg net price / year |
|---|---|
| Under $30,000 | $9,999 |
| $30,000 – $48,000 | $10,847 |
| $48,000 – $75,000 | $12,550 |
| $75,000 – $110,000 | $16,750 |
| Over $110,000 | $19,180 |
| All incomes (average) | $13,596 |
Sticker tuition: $11,284 in-state, $27,944 out-of-state — before aid.
Admissions & outcomes
- Acceptance rate
- 79%
- Average SAT
- 1116
- Median ACT
- 22
- Students with Pell grants
- 28%
- Graduation rate (6yr)
- 40%
- Freshman retention
- 74%
- Median earnings @ 10yr
- $49,958
- Median debt at graduation
- $19,060
- International undergrads
- 80 (1.4%)
Most popular fields of study
Share of bachelor's degrees awarded.
Health & Nursing21%
Business20%
Social Sciences15%
Visual & Performing Arts6%
Psychology5%
Communications & Media5%
Biology & Life Sciences4%
Education4%
Computer Science3%
History3%
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