
Portland, ME
Open Admissions
Graduation
University of Southern Maine is a public four-year institution located in Portland, Maine. With an enrollment of approximately 4,245 undergraduate students, it is a small institution. With an acceptance rate of 79%, the institution maintains an accessible admissions process. The graduation rate is 44%. Graduates earn a median salary of $49,958 within 10 years of enrollment. After financial aid, the average student pays a net price of $11,729 per year.
Acceptance Rate
79%
Class of 2026 data
Graduation Rate
44%
Enrollment
4,245
Total students
Median Earnings
$49,958
10 yrs after entry
In-State Tuition
$10,920
Per year
Out-of-State Tuition
$27,104
Per year
Average Net Price
$11,729
After aid (avg)
SAT Range
N/A or test-optional
SAT Score Range (M+R)
Test-optional / N/A
ACT Score Range
23 – 26
SAT Score (Math + Reading)
SAT Math
25th
490
Median
543
75th
640
ACT Composite
25th
23
Median
22
75th
26
What most students actually pay
Return on Investment
Good4-Year Cost
$46,916
10-Year Earnings
$499,580
ROI Multiple
10.6×
Based on avg net price × 4 years vs. median earnings × 10 years after enrollment
Graduation Rate
Within 6 years
Median Earnings
10 years after enrollment
Total Enrollment
Undergraduate students