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Farmington, ME · Portland, ME
| University of Maine at Farmington | University of Southern Maine | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost | ||
| Price after aid (average) | $16,857/yr | $13,596/yr |
| Price after aid (family income under $30k) | $13,301/yr | $9,999/yr |
| Typical loan debt at graduation | $24,499 | $19,060 |
| Price after aid ($30k–$48k income) | $13,590/yr | $10,847/yr |
| Price after aid ($48k–$75k income) | $15,088/yr | $12,550/yr |
| Price after aid ($75k–$110k income) | $19,179/yr | $16,750/yr |
| Price after aid (income over $110k) | $22,368/yr | $19,180/yr |
| Typical loan payment after graduation | $260/mo | $202/mo |
| Room & board (on campus) | $11,310/yr | $12,280/yr |
| Room & board (off campus) | $11,310/yr | $13,832/yr |
| Borrowers who default | 0.2% | 0% |
| Books & supplies | $960/yr | $1,000/yr |
| Other living costs (on campus) | $3,630/yr | $3,160/yr |
| Sticker price (before aid) | $25,822/yr | $23,717/yr |
| Tuition (in-state) | $11,308/yr | $11,284/yr |
| Tuition (out-of-state) | $23,878/yr | $27,944/yr |
| Students with Pell Grants | 30% | 28% |
| Students taking federal loans | 39% | 35% |
| Getting in | ||
| Students who get accepted | 97% | 79% |
| SAT range (middle 50%) | 995–1245 | 990–1250 |
| SAT average | 1130 | 1116 |
| ACT range (middle 50%) | No data reported | 24–28 |
| ACT sections (middle 50%) | No data reported | English 22–26 · Math 25–28 |
| Admissions data from | Fall 2023 | Fall 2023 |
| Applications received | 1,306 | 5,823 |
| Students accepted | 1,275 | 4,618 |
| Students who enrolled | 230 | 718 |
| Accepted students who enroll | 18% | 16% |
| Enrolled who sent SAT scores | 9% | 12% |
| Enrolled who sent ACT scores | No data reported | 1% |
| High-school GPA | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| High-school transcript | Required | Required |
| Essay | Required | Required |
| Recommendation letters | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| College-prep program | Required | Optional (considered if sent) |
| Demonstrated competencies | Required | Not considered |
| Work experience | Optional (considered if sent) | Optional (considered if sent) |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other admission tests | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| Legacy considered | Optional (considered if sent) | Not considered |
| SAT/ACT policy | Optional (considered if sent) | Required |
| Graduation & earnings | ||
| Students who graduate | 52% | 40% |
| Freshmen who come back | 73% | 74% |
| Typical earnings 10 years in | $44,433/yr | $49,958/yr |
| Earnings range 10 years in | $27,409–$59,145 | $29,640–$79,076 |
| Finish within 8 years (anywhere) | 56% | 53% |
| White students graduating | 52% | 42% |
| Black students graduating | 45% | 32% |
| Hispanic students graduating | 60% | 31% |
| Asian students graduating | 17% | 52% |
| Typical earnings 6 years in | $31,513/yr | $47,107/yr |
| Earn more than a HS grad | 71% | 70% |
| Graduate on time | 36% | 26% |
| Pell students who graduate | 44% | 37% |
| First-gen students who finish | 47% | 44% |
| Low-income students who finish | 44% | 46% |
| Students who transfer out | 25% | 27% |
| Typical earnings 8 years in | $37,423/yr | $47,454/yr |
| Majors & programs | ||
| Top 3 programs | Education 36% · Business, Management & Marketing 12% · Psychology 11% | Health Professions 21% · Business, Management & Marketing 20% · Social Sciences 15% |
| Most popular program | Education — 36% of degrees | Health Professions — 21% of degrees |
| 2nd most popular program | Business, Management & Marketing — 12% of degrees | Business, Management & Marketing — 20% of degrees |
| 3rd most popular program | Psychology — 11% of degrees | Social Sciences — 15% of degrees |
| 4th most popular program | Liberal Arts & General Studies — 8% of degrees | Visual & Performing Arts — 6% of degrees |
| 5th most popular program | Social Sciences — 7% of degrees | Psychology — 5% of degrees |
| Highest-paying major (1 year out) | Business/Managerial Economics — $48,263/yr | Registered Nursing, Nursing Administration, Nursing Research and Clinical Nursing — $102,817/yr |
| Degrees in STEM | 8.4% | 11% |
| Campus & students | ||
| Undergrad enrollment | 1,140 | 4,222 |
| Students per professor | 13 : 1 | 14 : 1 |
| Graduate students | 423 | 2,079 |
| Average professor pay | $8,643/mo | $10,420/mo |
| Full-time professors | 68% | 40% |
| Fully online | No | No |
| Accredited by | New England Commission on Higher Education | New England Commission on Higher Education |
| Median family income | $53,596 | $35,814 |
| Setting | Rural (remote) | City (small) |
| Location | Farmington, ME | Portland, ME |
| Region | New England | New England |
| Founded | 1864 | 1878 |
| Public or private | Public | Public |
| Main degree offered | Bachelor's degrees | Bachelor's degrees |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields | Master's Colleges & Universities: Larger Programs |
| Main or branch campus | Main campus | Main campus |
| International students | 0.2% | 1.5% |
| Men | 36% | 41% |
| Women | 64% | 59% |
| White students | 86% | 75% |
| Black students | 2.5% | 8.6% |
| Hispanic or Latino students | 6.1% | 4.5% |
| Asian students | 0.6% | 2.8% |
| Two or more races | 2.5% | 4.7% |
| Other / not reported | 1.9% | 2.7% |
| Special type | None | None |
| First-generation students | 32% | 33% |
| Part-time students | 14% | 20% |
| Students age 25+ | 7.9% | 20% |
| Spent on teaching per student | $14,803/yr | $10,101/yr |
| Endowment | $17.5M | $51.2M |
| Campus life | ||
| Campus data from | 2023 | 2023 |
| On-campus housing | Yes — dorms on campus | Yes — dorms on campus |
| Beds in campus housing | 705 | 1,760 |
| Required to live on campus | No | No |
| Room charge (campus housing) | $5,610/yr | $6,130/yr |
| Meal plan charge | $5,360/yr | $5,520/yr |
| Meal plan offered | Yes | Yes |
| Meals per week | 20 meals/week | 21 meals/week |
| Academic calendar | Semester | Semester |
| Federal designation | None | None |
| Study abroad | Yes | Yes |
| Undergraduate research | No | No |
| ROTC | No | Yes — Army, Air Force |
| Accepts AP credit | Yes | Yes |
| Accepts dual-enrollment credit | No | No |
| Credit for life experience | No | Yes |
| Online classes | Yes | Yes |
| Whole degrees online | Yes | Yes |
| Weekend & evening classes | No | Yes |
| Teacher certification | Yes | Yes |
| Academic & career counseling | Yes | Yes |
| Job help while you study | Yes | Yes |
| Job placement for graduates | Yes | Yes |
| On-campus day care | Yes | No |
| Program for students with intellectual disabilities | No | No |
| Yellow Ribbon (GI Bill) school | Yes | Yes |
| Credit for military training | Yes | Yes |
| Student veteran organization | No | Yes |
| Tuition payment plan | Yes | Yes |
| Guaranteed (locked) tuition | No | No |
| Prepaid tuition plan | No | No |
| Athletics | ||
| Athletics data from | 2024-25 | 2024-25 |
| College sports level | NCAA Division III without football | NCAA Division III without football |
| Football team | No | No |
| Varsity teams | 17 | 19 |
| Student athletes | 242 | 497 |
| Athletic scholarships | $0 | $0 |
| Athletics budget | $2.1M | $4.8M |
| Athletics revenue | $2.1M | $4.8M |
| Recruiting spend | $9,264 | $11,871 |
Data: U.S. Department of Education — College Scorecard 2026-06-10, EADA athletics, IPEDS admissions — each on its own survey year. Campus life: IPEDS institutional characteristics, retrieved from the Urban Institute Education Data Portal (ODC-BY 1.0). Founding year, logo, campus photo and links via Wikidata / Wikipedia. SHMACS is an independent tool and is not affiliated with or endorsed by any institution shown.