2023 Comprehensive Report on Rankings, Costs, Graduation Rate and More
$9,793
Net Price
87%
Admitted
19%
Enrolled
34%
Graduation Rate
13/1
Student / Faculty
University Detail
University of Southern Maine
is a public, four or more years institution with a total student enrollment of 7,996. In 2021, there were 237 psychology and social work graduates. This institution ranks #6 in Maine and ranks #1100 in the U.S. for schools that offer psychology degree programs.
Psychology Degrees Offered
Bachelor, Postgraduate Certificate, Master, Doctor
Psychology Graduates
237
Total Enrollment
7,996
Type
Public, Four or more years
Institution Accreditation
New England Commission of Higher Education
Ranking for University of Southern Maine
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Maine Rank
Combining ranking factors for 11 schools that offer psychology degrees in Maine, University of Southern Maine ranks #6.
U.S. Rank
Combining ranking factors for 1,438 schools that offer psychology degrees in the U.S., University of Southern Maine ranks #1100.
Psychology Programs Offered
For psychology degrees, University of Southern Maine offers General Psychology and Social Work at the bachelor level. At the postgraduate certificate level, the university offers Counseling and Applied Psychology and Educational Psychology. At the master level Counseling and Applied Psychology, Educational Psychology and Social Work are offered. At the doctorate level Counseling and Applied Psychology and School Psychology are offered.
In the table below, see the programs offered and the number of graduates in each program.
| Psychology Graduates in 2021 | BS | PG CERT | MA | PhD |
| Counseling and Applied Psychology | – | 3 | 39 | 3 |
| Educational Psychology | – | 3 | 39 | – |
| General Psychology | 58 | – | – | – |
| School Psychology | – | – | – | 3 |
| Social Work | 41 | – | 48 | – |
| Total Graduates | 99 | 6 | 126 | 6 |
Psychology Program Accreditation(s)
Admission, Enrollment, Graduation
In the fall of 2021, 5,397 students applied to the University of Southern Maine. The university admitted 87% and 19% of those who were admitted also enrolled.
By comparison, the average number of applicants for Maine universities is 6,415. On average, all Maine institutions admit 67% and 29% of those who were admitted end up enrolling into the institution.
The percentage of University of Southern Maine students who return after their first year to begin their second year is 65%. Compared to all Maine four or more years colleges, the percentage is 75%.
The overall graduation rate for University of Southern Maine is 34%, compared to 59% for all Maine universities, while the number of students who transferred out of the program is 87%.
Compare USM to Maine Four or more years Colleges
Offering Psychology Degrees
Compare admission, acceptance, retention and graduation rates of University of Southern Maine to the average of all Maine four or more years schools that offer psychology degrees.
Why it Matters
Compare Admission and Enrollment
Low admission rates and high enrollment rates denote not only how selective a school is, but also how in-demand the school is. High graduation rates show the overall success of an institution.
USM
5,397
Applicants
87%
Percent Admitted
19%
Percent Enrolled
65%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
34%
Graduation Rate
ME Colleges
6,415
Applicants
67%
Percent Admitted
29%
Percent Enrolled
75%
1st Time Student Retention Rate
59%
Graduation Rate
Student & Faculty Information
In the fall of 2021, there were 295 or 36% full-time instructional or research faculty members of all faculty and there were 516 or 64% part-time faculty members employed at University of Southern Maine. The number of full-time instructional faculty was 286 or 35%.
Part-time teachers are paid less and cost less, so any organization with a disproportionate number of part-time teachers can invest money in more important areas. However, as part-time teachers, participants can work full-time in their profession and bring experience to the classroom.
Why it Matters
Compare Faculty Numbers
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional percentages indicate that institutions focus their investments in areas that matter most to students.
USM
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
36%
Percent Full-Time
64%
Percent Part-Time
35%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
ME Colleges
13 / 1
Student Faculty Ratio
57%
Percent Full-Time
43%
Percent Part-Time
56%
Percent Full-Time Instructional
Tuition and Student Expenses
For the 2021-2022 academic year at University of Southern Maine the average cost of undergraduate tuition is $8,064, and the average cost for books and supplies is $600.
For graduate students, the average cost for tuition is $7,776 and the average cost for graduate fees is $1,080.
In the table below, find the average total expenses to attend University of Southern Maine in 2021-2022 including tuition, room, board and living expenses for both undergraduate and graduate students.
Note that the average total expenses do not include financial aid, grants, loans or scholarships. You can find the average financial aid and net price data in the sections below.
| Expenses for University of Southern Maine | 2021-2022 |
| On Campus Room & Board | $10,338 |
| On-Campus Living Expenses | $3,000 |
| Total Living Expenses | $13,338 |
| Tuition for In-State, Undergraduate | $8,064 |
| Books and Supplies, Undergraduate | $600 |
| Total Undergraduate Expenses | $22,002 |
| In-State, Graduate Tuition | $7,776 |
| In-State, Graduate Fees | $1,080 |
| Total Graduate Expenses | $8,856 |
Net Price
Average Net Price
The average net price to attend University of Southern Maine is $9,793. Average net price is calculated by adding tuition, room, board, living costs, books, supplies together and then subtracting the average financial (grants, scholarships and loans) for federal financial aid recipients.
In other words, the average net price is the average amount students pay to attend this university for one year.
Average net price is calculated from the most recent data supplied by each institution to the US Department of Education and is found by subtracting the average amount of federal, state/local government, or institutional grant or scholarship aid from the total cost of attendance. The total cost of attendance is the sum of published tuition and required fees (lower of in-district or in-state), books and supplies, and the weighted average for room and board and other expenses.
Net Price by Family Income
Depending on the federal, state, or institutional grant aid available, the table below shows the average amount students pay to attend University of Southern Maine presented by family income bracket.
Students may pay more or less depending on their individual circumstances; however, these are the average costs as tracked by the university and reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
| Average Net Price by Income | 2020-2021 | 2021-2022 |
| $0 – $30,000 | $8,338 | $6,164 |
| $30,001 – $48,000 | $9,167 | $6,336 |
| $48,001 – $75,000 | $12,238 | $8,766 |
| $75,001 – $110,000 | $15,604 | $12,614 |
| $110,001 and more | $16,470 | $14,330 |
Compare University of Southern Maine to all Maine universitas that offer psychology degrees for the cost to attend, average financial aid, percent of students receiving aid and the average net price to attend.
For program ranking, we see a lower overall cost of tuition and cost of living expenses minus the average financial aid a student may receive as the ranking factor student may want to consider.
Why it Matters
Compare Average Cost to Attend and Net Price
Low student faculty ratios and high full-time instructional professors indicates to us institutions that focus their investments in areas that matter most: the education of students by the best instructors possible.
USM
$22,002
Cost to Attend
$7,464
Average Financial Aid
96%
Percent Receiving Aid
$9,793
Net Price
ME Colleges
$42,295
Cost to Attend
$20,120
Average Financial Aid
86%
Percent Receiving Aid
$19,152
Average Net Price
Financial Aid
The number of beginning students who enter postsecondary education for the first time and receive financial aid is 747 or 96%.
The number of undergraduate students who receive a grant or scholarship is 4,360 and the average amount of their grant or scholarship is $7,464.
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | # Receiving Aid | Average Aid Received |
|---|---|---|
| Grant or Scholarship Aid | 4,360 | $7,464 |
| Pell Grants | 1,821 | $4,340 |
| Federal Student Loans | 2,238 | $6,171 |
Below, compare the financial aid students receive at the University of Southern Maine to all schools across the United States that offer psychology degrees.
We see higher percentages of those receiving aid and the percent that aid covers the net price of education as an indicator of the strength of the institution.
Why it Matters
Compare Financial Aid
Financial Aid can make the difference between being able to afford college or being priced out of college. Many students may find college far more affordable than they could imagine, when accounting for the various kinds of financial aid available.
USM
4,360
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
1,821
Number of Pell Grants
22%
Pell Grants
2,238
Federal Student Loans
27%
Federal Student Loans
ME Colleges
2,218
Grant or Scholarship Aid
52%
Grants or Scholarships
816
Number of Pell Grants
19%
Pell Grants
1,245
Federal Student Loans
29%
Federal Student Loans
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