Campus & Student Life at University of Southern Maine

Home to about 6,098 undergraduates in 2020, University of Southern Maine is a public university located in Portland, Maine. This urban setting might be best suited for students who like the fast-paced city life. Should you tire of the campus however, University of Southern Maine offers a “study abroad” program. Please note, some classes/degrees offered by University of Southern Maine can be taken “online” so keep that in mind when reviewing this report. For more context, you might also check out our University of Southern Maine Guide to Distance and Online Learning.

University of Southern Maine Has a Disability Services Site

Individuals with disabilities make up 8.0% of the student population at University of Southern Maine. For more information on policies and accommodations that the university provides to ensure all students get the opportunity to participate, you can visit University of Southern Maine Disability Services.

University of Southern Maine for the Military

While not a "service academy", University of Southern Maine does offer support for veterans and those seeking a career in the armed forces. Undergraduates have access to one or more ROTC programs and there is an active student veterans group on campus. For more information on policies related to veterans, you can visit University of Southern Maine Veteran Services . For more information, check out our University of Southern Maine for Veterans Guide.

Freshmen Living Arrangements at University of Southern Maine

University of Southern Maine offers on-campus housing, but freshmen are not required to take advantage of it. In the end though, most do choose to live in the dorms.

* Data compiled from students who received financial aid, including loans.

Full-time vs. Part-time Studies at University of Southern Maine

There were 6,098 undergraduates in 2020. Full-time attendance was 3,773 (61.9%). Part-time attendance was 2,325 (38.1%).

University of Southern Maine is Ranked #1,596 for Overall Diversity

Compared to other colleges and universities across the nation, University of Southern Maine is about average in terms of overall diversity. We rank University of Southern Maine #1596 out of 3,451.

The chart below shows each element that we looked at to determine this ranking, and how that metric compares to the national average. 100 would indicate excellent diversity in each category, and 1 would mean poor diversity.

You can learn more about the diversity of the student body at University of Southern Maine by looking closer at the ethnic,  gender,  age, and geographic diversity metrics from the University of Southern Maine Diversity Guide.

University of Southern Maine Competes in the NCAA

University of Southern Maine has a total of 487 student athletes, 279 men and 208 women who compete in inter-collegiate athletics.

Athletics Financing

For more information about athletics including per-team sizes, coaching and scholarships check out our Guide to University of Southern Maine Athletics