School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a mid-size city (in Portland, ME). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Doctoral (and professional) degree.

Contacting the School

96 Falmouth St
Portland, ME 04103
Main Phone: (207) 780-4141
Web Site: www.usm.maine.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 7,951 (full-time equivalent) students. 88.8% of students attend full-time, while 11.2% attend part-time. In Fall 2002, 426 male students and 606 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 41.3% of the student body, while females made up 58.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (1)%, Asian (1)%, and Native American (1)%.

School Selectivity

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 450. One quarter of students scored at least 550.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 450 or higher. One fourth of students scored 540 or higher.

Degree Levels

• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Certificate, Post-Master's
• Doctor's Degree
• First-Professional Degree

Degree Programs

Area Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Area Studies
• Cultural And Ethnic Studies

• Accounting
• Business Administration

• General Communications
• Journalism

• Computer Science

• Educational Administration
• ESL And Language
• Special Education
• Student Services And Counseling
• Teacher
• Vocational Teaching

• Electrical Engineering
• Industrial Engineering

• General English Language

• Natural Resources Conservation

• Medical Diagnostics Technician
• Medical Office
• Medical Science
• Nursing
• Public Health
• Rehabilitation Training

• Criminology
• Economics
• Government And Political Science
• History
• Sociology
• Specialized History And Social Science

• Liberal Arts

• Law And Legal

• Health And Fitness

• Biology

• Foreign Languages And Literature
• Romance Language And Literature

• Mathematics
• Statistics

• Drama And Theater Arts
• Fine Arts
• Music

• Philosophy

• Chemistry
• General Physical Sciences
• Geology

• General Psychology
• School Psychology

• Other Public Public Service
• Public Policy
• Social Work

School Accreditation

University Of Southern Maine reports that it is nationally accredited. Accreditation is by an agency recognized by the US Dept. of Education.

University Of Southern Maine is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE).

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

University Of Southern Maine belongs to the following athletic conferences:

• Little East Conference (for basketball, baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for basketball, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

• Remedial assistance
• Accelerated programs
• Credit for life experience
• Weekend college
• Distance learning options
• Study abroad

Financial Flexibility

• Student employment services
• Work-study (Co-op)
• Career counseling
• Placement services for graduates
• On-campus day Care

Cost of Attending

Admission Requirements

• Secondary school record is required.
• Standardized test scores are required.
• Recommendations are required.
• A college preparatory program is required.
• The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

• High-school GPA is recommended.
• Secondary school rank is recommended.

• A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.