University of Southern Maine Special Features
Special features
What sets this college apart, grouped by theme, each with what it means and the data or editorial tag behind it.
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Cost & aid
Affordable
Lower cost than many comparable colleges for a typical family.
Average net price $14,927 a year after aid
Athletics
NCAA Division III · No athletic scholarships; athletes balance sports and academics.
- D-INCAA Division I
- D-IINCAA Division II
- D-IIINCAA Division III (this college)
- NAIANAIA
- NJCAANJCAA
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Admit rate, net price and outcomes for University of Southern Maine and University of Maine Main Campus, side by side.
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Did you know? University of Southern Maine
- 79.2%University of Southern Maine admitted 4,695 of 5,397 applicants.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- 18.3%of admitted students chose to enroll (the yield rate): 861 of 4,695.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
- $14,927average net price after grants for aided students, against $31,080 published tuition.Source: U.S. College Scorecard, 2025
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