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.
The University of Southern Maine (USM) is a multi-campus public university and part of the University of Maine System. USM's three primary campuses are located in Portland, Gorham, and Lewiston. Originally founded as three separate universities (Gorham Normal School, University of Maine at Portland, Lewiston-Auburn College) the three state universities were combined in the 1980s and 1990's to streamline the public university system in Maine. The Portland Campus is home to the Muskie School of Public Service along with the Bio Sciences Research Institute and the University of Maine School of Law. 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 campus similar to a community college, and, while course offerings are expanding, the focus on this campus is on the liberal arts. Each campus maintains its own "feel" and professionals from all campuses provide a world class experience at this highly regarded Regional University.
Among the seven units of the University of Maine System, USM has 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 2006 listings. The current president of USM is Joseph Wood. Dr. Selma Botman will assume the role of President on July 1, 2008 after serving as the Chief Academic Officer at for the CUNY system in New York. Former President Richard Pattenaude became chancellor of the University of Maine system July 1, 2007.
The main part of the campus consists entirely of non-residential buildings. Many department offices are located around the perimeter of the campus center in converted multi-story homes as well as in the major buildings. The primary academic areas of the Portland campus are business, computer science, math, English, and Modern and Classical Languages.
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| Percent of Students International: | 0% |
| On-Campus Housing Available: | Yes |
| Percent of Students Living On-Campus: | 20% |
| Freshman Students Required to Live on Campus: | No |
| Member of: | NAA, NCAA |
| Sports Include: |
Basketball (Little East Conference) Baseball (Little East Conference) Track (Little East Conference) |
| Tuition & Fees (undergraduate) | In-State | Out-of-State | |
Published Tuition and Fees: |
$ 5,873 | $ 14,693 | |
Average Tuition for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 4,980 | $ 13,800 | |
Required Fees for Full-Time Undergrads: |
$ 893 | $ 893 | |
| Financial Aid | Avg. Amount Received | % of Students Receiving Aid | |
Federal Grants: |
$ 2,557 | 47% | |
State and Local Grants: |
$ 937 | 31% | |
Institutional Grants: |
$ 3,078 | 16% | |
Student Loans: |
$ 3,252 | 62% | |
Any Aid: |
84% |
| Acceptance Rate: | 79% (Selective) |
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| SAT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting SAT Scores: | 93% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Verbal: 450, Math: 450 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Verbal: 560, Math: 550 |
| ACT Scores: | |
| % of Students Submitting ACT Scores: | 8% |
| Bottom 25th Percentile: | Composite: 17, Verbal: 16, Math: 18 |
| Top 75th Percentile: | Composite: 23, Verbal: 21, Math: 25 |
| 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 |
