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The University of Southern Maine
P.O. Box 9300
Portland, ME 04104-9300
(207) 780-4141
http://www.usm.maine.edu/
The University of Southern Maine, with a rich history reaching back to 1878, is a comprehensive metropolitan university offering associate, baccalaureate, graduate, and professional degrees within the University of Maine System. The University of Southern Maine's fundamental mission is teaching, research, and public service for the benefit of the citizens of Maine and society in general. In achieving its mission and fulfilling its responsibilities as a university, the University of Southern Maine addresses the aspirations and needs of southern Maine and serves as a vehicle for linking southern Maine and the state to the nation and the world. The University actively encourages faculty, staff, and students to contribute to and participate in state, national, and international academic and professional communities.
The University's principal responsibility is to provide a wide range of programs responsive to students diverse in age, background, and experience, many of whom are part-time, employed, and/or commuter students. Undergraduate education at the University of Southern Maine aims to provide every student with a solid foundation in the liberal arts and the sciences. Master's professional, and doctoral degrees and research programs emphasize the integration of theory and practice.
The University of Southern Maine seeks to assure broad access at various geographic locations to educational opportunities including life-long learning and is committed to providing academic and support services essential to the needs of a diverse student body. This commitment extends to creating a sense of university community and a vibrant, diverse cultural environment for the University of Southern Maine's students, faculty, staff, and the entire community of southern Maine. In all activities, the University continually strives for excellence in teaching and learning. As an essential Maine resource, the University sets program priorities that are driven by the needs of the people and institutions of southern Maine in particular, and the state in general. The University of Southern Maine responds to the special needs of, and provides leadership for, southern Maine's many cultural, health, human service, business, and technological institutions and activities.
The University fulfills an historical and special commitment to elementary and secondary education through the preparation of teachers and educational leaders. The University of Southern Maine links the teaching, research and public service capabilities of faculty and staff, through both traditional and interdisciplinary programs and units, with the people, organizations, and institutions of the state and the region. As one of seven campuses in the University of Maine System, the University of Southern Maine complements and collaborates with the other six institutions in the System to fulfill the needs of public higher education in the State of Maine.
| Type of institution: | Public, 4-year or above |
| Federal Aid: | Institution has a Program Participation Agreement with the US Department of Education for eligible students to receive Pell Grants and other federal aid (e.g., Direct Loans). |
| Degrees offered: | First-professional, Doctor's, Master's, Bachelor's, Associate's |
| Certificates offered: | Post-Master's |
| Calendar System | Semester |
| Intercollegiate Sports: | Basketball, Baseball/Softball,
Cross-Country, Track & Field (Outdoor&Indoor), Ice Hockey, Field Hockey, Volleyball, Golf, Volleyball, Golf, Wrestling, Sailing, Lacrosse, Tennis |
| Data Used in the Selection of Entering Freshmen: |
High School diploma or its equivalent High School GPA High School class standing Completion of college preparatory program required Recommendations Admissions test scores (SAT, ACT, Other) Score of TOEFL for foreign applicants or an equivalent test |
| Carnegie classification: | Master’s Colleges and Universities I - These institutions typically offer a wide range of baccalaureate programs, and they are committed to graduate education through the master’s degree. They award 40 or more master’s degrees per year across three or more disciplines. |
Academic Year Prices
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| 2003–04 | 2002–03 | 2001–02 | |
| Tuition & fees | |||
| In-state | $5,198 | $4,796 | $4,537 |
| Out-of-state | $12,878 | $11,966 | $11,452 |
| Books and supplies | $660 | $660 | $660 |
| On-campus | |||
| Room and board | $6,205 | $5,958 | $5,676 |
| Other expenses | $2,940 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Off-campus | |||
| Room and board | $6,205 | $5,958 | $5,676 |
| Other expenses | $2,940 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Off-campus with family | |||
| Other expenses | $2,940 | $2,800 | $2,800 |
| Fall Enrollment | 2003 | 2002 | 2001 |
| Total enrollment | 11,007 | 11,382 | 10,966 |
| Undergraduate enrollment | 8,613 | 9,017 | 8,831 |
| Percent of undergraduate enrollment by gender | |||
| Men | 38.9% | 39.3% | 39.0% |
| Women | 61.1% | 60.7% | 61.0% |
| Percent of undergraduate enrollment by race/ethnicity | |||
| Black non-Hispanic | 1.2% | 0.8% | 0.7% |
| American Indian or Alaskan Native | 1.1% | 1.1% | 1.0% |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1.4% | 1.1% | 1.1% |
| Hispanic | 0.7% | 0.7% | 0.6% |
| White non-Hispanic | 95.6% | 96.3% | 96.6% |
| Student Counts | |||
| Full-time, first-time undergraduate students | 851 | 902 | 932 |
| Percent full-time, first-time undergraduate | 9.9 | 10.0 | 11.0 |
| Percent full-time, first-time undergraduate Receiving Financial Aid | 82.2 | 85.0 |
Awards/Degrees |
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| Associate Degrees | 45 |
| Bachelor Degrees | 1,022 |
| Master's Degrees | 314 |
| Post-Master's Degrees | 33 |
| First Professional Degrees | 63 |
| Largest programs 2003-04 | Degrees/certificates conferred |
| Social Sciences | 194 |
| Health Professions and Related Clinical Sciences | 182 |
| Business, Management, Marketing, & Related Support Services | 171 |
| Communication, Journalism, and Related Programs | 119 |
| Psychology | 83 |
Programs Offered * |
Awards/Degree |
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| Conservation & Renewable Natural Resources | |||
| Environmental Science & Policy | baccalaureate | ||
| Area, Ethnic & Cultural Studies | |||
| Area Studies, Other | master | ||
| Women's Studies | baccalaureate | ||
| Communications | |||
| Communications | baccalaureate | ||
| Mass Communications | baccalaureate | ||
| Media Studies | baccalaureate | ||
| Computer & Information Sciences | |||
| Computer Science | baccalaureate, master | ||
| Education | |||
| Elementary, Middle & Secondary Education Admin. | master, post-master's certificate | ||
| Special Education, General | master | ||
| Counselor Education Counseling & Guidance Svcs. | masters, post-masters certificate | ||
| Adult & Continuing Teacher Education | master | ||
| Teacher Education, Multiple Levels | master | ||
| Technology/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | baccalaureate | ||
| Music Teacher Education | baccalaureate | ||
| Reading Teacher Education | master | ||
| Trade & Industrial Teacher Education (Vocational) | baccalaureate | ||
| Teaching
ESL/Foreign Language ESL Certificate program at (Lewiston Auburn College) |
baccalaureate certificate |
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| Engineering | |||
| Electrical Engineering | baccalaureate | ||
| Industrial/Manufacturing Engineering | baccalaureate | ||
| Foreign Languages & Literatures | |||
| Linguistics | baccalaureate | ||
| French Language & Literature | baccalaureate | ||
| Self-Designed Majors | |||
| Classical Studies | baccalaureate | ||
| French Studies | baccalaureate | ||
| General Science | baccalaureate | ||
| German Studies | baccalaureate | ||
| Hispanic Studies | baccalaureate | ||
| International Studies | baccalaureate | ||
| Russian Studies | baccalaureate | ||
| Social Science | baccalaureate | ||
| English Language & Literature/Letters | |||
| English Languages & Literature | baccalaureate | ||
| Law & Legal Studies | |||
| Law (LL.B., J.D.) | first-professional degree | ||
| Lib. Arts & Sci./Gen. Studies & Humanities | |||
| Liberal Arts & Sciences/Liberal Studies | baccalaureate | ||
| Humanities/Humanistic Studies (Lewiston Auburn College) |
baccalaureate | ||
| Biological Sciences/Life Sciences | |||
| Biology | baccalaureate | ||
| baccalaureate | |||
| Mathematics | |||
| Mathematics | baccalaureate | ||
| Mathematical Statistics | master | ||
| Parks, Recreation, Leisure & Fitness Studies | |||
| Health & Physical Education | baccalaureate | ||
| Athletic Training & Sports Medicine | baccalaureate | ||
| Exercise Sciences/Physiology & Movement | baccalaureate | ||
| Philosophy & Religion | |||
| Philosophy | baccalaureate | ||
| Physical Sciences | |||
| Chemistry | baccalaureate | ||
| Geology | baccalaureate | ||
| Physics | baccalaureate | ||
| Psychology | |||
| Psychology, General | baccalaureate | ||
| School Psychology | master | ||
| Public Administration & Services | |||
| Public Policy Analysis | master, doctorate | ||
| Social Work | baccalaureate | ||
| Social Sciences & History | |||
| Criminology | baccalaureate | ||
| Economics | baccalaureate | ||
| History | baccalaureate | ||
| Sociology | baccalaureate | ||
| Geography/Anthropology | baccalaureate | ||
| Political Science | baccalaureate | ||
| Social and Behavioral Sciences (Lewiston Auburn College) |
baccalaureate | ||
| Visual & Performing Arts | |||
| Drama/Theater | baccalaureate | ||
| Studio Art | baccalaureate | ||
| Music | baccalaureate | ||
| Music-General Performance | baccalaureate | ||
| Art Education | |||
| Art History | baccalaureate | ||
| Health Professions & Related Sciences | |||
| Health Systems/Health Services Administration | master | ||
| Health Sciences | baccalaureate | ||
| Medical Immunology | master | ||
| Nursing (R.N.Training) | baccalaureate, post-masters certificate | ||
| Nursing Adult Health (Post-R.N.) | post-masters certificate | ||
| Nursing, Family Practice (Post-R.N.) | post-masters certificate | ||
| Nursing,
Psyc./Mental Health (Post-R.N.) |
post-masters certificate | ||
| Environmental Health | baccalaureate | ||
| Occupational Therapy (Lewiston Auburn College) |
master | ||
| Recreational Therapy | associate, baccalaureate | ||
| Radiation Therapy | baccalaureate | ||
| Business Mgmt. & Admin. Services | |||
| Business Administration & Management | associate, baccalaureate, master | ||
| Accounting | baccalaureate | ||
| Leadership and Organizational Studies (Lewiston Auburn College) |
baccalaureate, | ||
| master | |||
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Financial Aid - 2002 - 2003 |
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| Type of aid | Percentage of students receiving aid |
Average amount of aid they received |
| Federal grants (scholarships/fellowships) | 49 | $2,602 |
| State/local grants (scholarships/fellowships) | 39 | $957 |
| Institutional grants (scholarships/fellowships) | 17 | $2,899 |
| Loans to students | 62 | $3,109 |
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