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University of Southern Maine-Portland

96 Falmouth St, Portland, ME 04103

Website: University of Southern Maine-Portland

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Luther Bonney, Masterton Hall, and the Science building at USM's Portland Campus
Luther Bonney, Masterton Hall, and the Science building at USM's Portland Campus
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University of Southern Maine-Portland School Description

The University of Southern Maine is the largest of the seven campuses of the University of Maine System, as well as one of the oldest, with its founding in Gorham in 1878. USM is a major educational force in the overall growth and improvement of the economic, civic, social, and cultural fabric of southern Maine. From its campuses in Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston, USM offers baccalaureate, master's, and Ph.D. degree programs, providing students with rich learning opportunities in the arts, humanities, politics, health sciences, business, mass communications, science, engineering, and technology.

The University is comprised of eight academic units: School of Applied Sciences, Engineering, and Technology; College of Arts and Sciences; School of Business; College of Education and Human Development; University of Maine School of Law; Lewiston-Auburn College; Edmund S. Muskie School of Public Service; and College of Nursing and Health Professions.

USM is also a place where student life is vibrant. You can join an academic, political, or social club; participate in varied athletic opportunities; or sample the rich cultural and artistic campus offerings. You will love Portland, one of America's most livable and sophisticated small cities. It is filled with countless internships and volunteer possibilities through which you can deepen your USM experience and gain desirable skills and experiences even before you graduate.

As you explore USM, you will discover an institution characterized by energy, enthusiasm, and innovation, an institution at the heart of its community and dedicated to transforming lives.

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University of Southern Maine-Portland

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The University of Southern Maine (USM) is a multi-campus public urban comprehensive university and part of the University of Maine System. USM's three primary campuses are located in Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston. Originally founded as two separate universities (Gorham Normal School, University of Maine at Portland), the two state universities were combined in the 1980s to help streamline the public university system in Maine and eventually expanded by adding the Lewiston campus in 1988. The Portland Campus is home to the Edmund Muskie School of Public Service along with the Bio Sciences Research Institute and the University of Maine School of Law, the Osher Lifelong Learning Institute and the Osher Map Library. The Gorham campus, much more residential, is home to the College of Education and the School of Music. At Lewiston-Auburn, students experience a small, intimate campus, with a focus on interdisciplinary learning. Each campus maintains its own "atmosphere", and professionals from all campuses provide a world-class experience at this regional university.

Among the seven units of the University of Maine System, USM had the highest total number of enrolled students at 10,974 as of the Fall 2005 semester, with an average age of 28.5.

USM is among the “Best Northeastern Colleges,” according to The Princeton Review’s 2007 listings, and was also included in its 2007 edition of "America's Best Value Colleges." The current president of USM is Dr. Selma Botman, assuming the role from Dr. Joseph Wood on July 1, 2008 after serving as the Chief Academic Officer for the CUNY system in New York. Former President Dr. Richard Pattenaude became chancellor of the University of Maine System on July 1, 2007.

Mission statement

The mission statement of the university was amended by its Faculty Senate in November 2008, providing:

"The University of Southern Maine, northern New England's outstanding public, regional, comprehensive university, is dedicated to providing students with a high quality, accessible, affordable education. Through its undergraduate, graduate and professional programs, USM faculty members educate future leaders in the liberal arts and sciences, engineering and technology, health and social services, education, business, law and public service. Distinguished for their teaching, research, scholarly publication and creative activity, the faculty are committed to fostering a spirit of critical inquiry and civic participation. USM embraces academic freedom for students, faculty, and staff, and advocates diversity in all aspects of its campus life and academic work. It supports sustainable development, environmental stewardship, and community involvement. As a center for discovery, scholarship and creativity, USM provides resources for the state, the nation, and the world."
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Quick Facts

Chance of Admission:
Location:
Northeast
Setting:
Large Town Setting
Type:
Public
Size:
Large (5,000 to 10,000 Undergrad)
Mascot:
Huskies
Nickname:
USM

Students & Campus Life

Undergraduate Enrollment:
8,622
On Campus Housing:
Available
Full Time Students:
93%
Athletic Programs:
Available
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Expenses

Average Tuition:
$ 17,440
Students Receiving Aid:
86%
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Admissions

Application Fee:
$ 40
Selectivity:
Selective
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University of Southern Maine-Portland Degree Programs

Associate Degree Programs

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Bachelor’s Degree Programs

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Master’s Degree Programs

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University of Southern Maine-Portland Students & Campus Life

General

Full-Time vs. Part-Time
Full-Time 93%
Part-Time 7%
Men vs. Women
Women 55%
Men 45%
Race/Ethnicity
Caucasian 95%
Other 3%
Asian 1%
African-American 1%
Hispanic 0%

Geography

In State vs. Out-of-State
In-State 82%
Out-of-State 18%
Top States for Incoming Freshman
Maine 82%
Massachusetts 5%
New Hampshire 3%
Vermont 2%
Connecticut 1%
Percent of Students International: 0%

Housing

On-Campus Housing Available: Yes
Percent of Students Living On-Campus: 23%
Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: No

Athletics

Member of: NAA, NCAA
Sports Include: Basketball (Little East Conference)
Baseball (Little East Conference)
Track (Little East Conference)

University of Southern Maine-Portland Expenses (Tuition & Fees)

Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) In-State Out-of-State  
Published Tuition and Fees:
 $ 6,970 $ 17,440  
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 5,940 $ 16,410  
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads:
 $ 1,030 $ 1,030  
Financial Aid Avg. Amount Received % of Students Receiving Aid  
Federal Grants:
 $ 2,634 41%  
State and Local Grants:
 $ 941 28%  
Institutional Grants:
 $ 3,320 15%  
Student Loans:
 $ 3,116 64%  
Any Aid:
   86%  

University of Southern Maine-Portland Admissions

Acceptance Rate: 80% (Selective)
Test Scores  
SAT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting SAT Scores: 94%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Verbal: 440, Math: 430
Top 75th Percentile: Verbal: 550, Math: 540
ACT Scores:  
% of Students Submitting ACT Scores: 5%
Bottom 25th Percentile: Composite: 19, Verbal: 18, Math: 17
Top 75th Percentile: Composite: 23, Verbal: 23, Math: 24

Application Requirements (Undergraduate Only)

Application Fee: $ 40.00
Formal Demonstration of Competencies: Not Required
High School Diploma or Equivalent: Required
High School GPA: Recommended
High School Rank: Recommended
High School Record: Required
Recommendations: Required
TOEFL: Required
Test Scores: Required

College Advice on University of Southern Maine-Portland

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Question: I just applied to a university in maine and I was wondering how long it will take to find out if I got in?

I just applied to the university of southern maine and the deadline was a few days ago. I had sent in my application weeks earlier and I was just curious to see how long it would take me to find out. Thanks!
13 months ago
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Generally speaking, it takes about 4-8 weeks to process an application and send out a response. If you haven't heard anything at 9 weeks, call the admission's office.
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Question: University of Southern Maine?

any information I should Know before applying. I am into Biology.
13 months ago
AOF21
AOF21

Best Answer

Don't know much about the school, but Portland is awesome. Unfortunately much of the campus is in Gorham, which is not so awesome. Sorry I can't be more help on the academic side, but as far as a place to live, Maine is great.

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