First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | December 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | August 15, 2027 |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: usm.maine.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
AP credit
Most-taken exams, lowest score that earns credit| Exam | Min score | University of Southern Maine course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 152 QR (4 cr) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 152 QR (4 cr) and MAT 153 (4 cr) (MABS…MAT 152 QR (4 cr) and MAT 153 (4 cr) (MABS subscore 3 or higher = MAT 152 QR with score less than 3 on calculus BC exam) | |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 105 (3 cr), BIO 106 (1.5 cr), BIO 107 (3 cr)…BIO 105 (3 cr), BIO 106 (1.5 cr), BIO 107 (3 cr), BIO 108 SE (1.5 cr) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHY 1XX SE (4 cr) with score of 3 CHY 113 SE (3…CHY 1XX SE (4 cr) with score of 3 CHY 113 SE (3 cr) and CHY 114 SE (1.5 cr) with score of 4 CHY 113 SE (3 cr), CHY 114 SE (1.5 cr) and CHY 115 (3 cr) with score of 5 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG 100 WRI 1 (3 cr) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 100 WRI 1 (3 cr) and ENG 1XX CI (3 cr) with…ENG 100 WRI 1 (3 cr) and ENG 1XX CI (3 cr) with score of 3 ENG 100 WRI 1 (3 cr) and ENG 140 CI (3 cr) with score of 4 or higher | |
| United States History | 3 | HTY 131 SCA & CPE (3 cr) and HTY 132 SCA (3 cr) | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 100 (3 cr) |
Show all 42 exams and every score level
| Exam | Min score | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|---|
| Calculus AB | 3 | MAT 152 QR (4 cr) | |
| Calculus BC | 3 | MAT 152 QR (4 cr) and MAT 153 (4 cr) (MABS…MAT 152 QR (4 cr) and MAT 153 (4 cr) (MABS subscore 3 or higher = MAT 152 QR with score less than 3 on calculus BC exam) | |
| Biology | 3 | BIO 105 (3 cr), BIO 106 (1.5 cr), BIO 107 (3 cr)…BIO 105 (3 cr), BIO 106 (1.5 cr), BIO 107 (3 cr), BIO 108 SE (1.5 cr) | |
| Chemistry | 3 | CHY 1XX SE (4 cr) with score of 3 CHY 113 SE (3…CHY 1XX SE (4 cr) with score of 3 CHY 113 SE (3 cr) and CHY 114 SE (1.5 cr) with score of 4 CHY 113 SE (3 cr), CHY 114 SE (1.5 cr) and CHY 115 (3 cr) with score of 5 | |
| English Language and Composition | 3 | ENG 100 WRI 1 (3 cr) | |
| English Literature and Composition | 3 | ENG 100 WRI 1 (3 cr) and ENG 1XX CI (3 cr) with…ENG 100 WRI 1 (3 cr) and ENG 1XX CI (3 cr) with score of 3 ENG 100 WRI 1 (3 cr) and ENG 140 CI (3 cr) with score of 4 or higher | |
| United States History | 3 | HTY 131 SCA & CPE (3 cr) and HTY 132 SCA (3 cr) | |
| Psychology | 3 | PSY 100 (3 cr) | |
| Statistics | 3 | MAT 120 QR (4 cr) or PSY 201 (3 cr) | |
| Macroeconomics | 3 | ECO 101 SCA & QR (3 cr) | |
| Microeconomics | 3 | ECO 102 SCA & QR (3 cr) | |
| World History: Modern | 3 | HTY 1XX SCA & INTL (3 cr) | |
| Environmental Science | 3 | ESP 101 (3 cr) | |
| Physics 2 | 3 | PHY 112 (4 cr) with score of 3 PHY 112 (4 cr) and…PHY 112 (4 cr) with score of 3 PHY 112 (4 cr) and PHY 116 (1 cr) with score of 4 or higher | |
| European History | 3 | HTY 102 SCA & INTL (3 cr) | |
| Human Geography | 3 | GEO 101 SCA & INTL (3 cr) | |
| Spanish Language and Culture | 3 | SPA 201 CI (4 cr) and SPA 202 CI & INTL (4 cr) | |
| United States Government and Politics | 3 | POS 101 SCA (3 cr) | |
| Computer Science Principles | 3 | COS 1XX (3 cr) | |
| Art History | 3 | ARH 1XX CI & INTL (3 cr) | |
| Music Theory | 3 | MUS 110 CE (3 cr) with score of 3 on EITHER…MUS 110 CE (3 cr) with score of 3 on EITHER written or aural component MUT 110 (3 cr) and MUT 112 (3 cr) with score of 4 or higher on written component MUT 111 (1 cr) and MUT 113 (1 cr) with score of 4 or higher on aural component | |
| 2-D Art and Design | 3 | ART 141 CE (3 cr) | |
| 3-D Art and Design | 3 | ART 142 CE (3 cr) | |
| African American Studies | 3 | COR 1XX CPE (3 cr) | |
| Business w/Personal Finance | 3 | BUS 1XX (3 cr) | |
| Chinese Language and Culture | 3 | CHI 201 CI (4 cr) and CHI 202 CI (4 cr) | |
| Comparative Government and Politics | 3 | POS 1XX SCA & INTL (3 cr) | |
| Computer Science | 3 | COS 160 (4 cr) | |
| Drawing | 3 | ART 151 CE (3 cr) | |
| French Language and Culture | 3 | FRE 201 CI (4 cr) and FRE 202 CI & INTL (4 cr) | |
| German Language and Culture | 3 | GER 201 CI (4 cr) and GER 202 CI & INTL (4 cr) | |
| Italian Language and Culture | 3 | ITA 201 CI (4 cr) and ITA 2XX (4 cr) | |
| Japanese Language and Culture | 3 | LAN 201 CI (4 cr) and LAN 202 CI (4 cr) | |
| Latin | 3 | LAT 201 CI (4 cr)and LAT 202 CI (4 cr) | |
| Networking | 3 | ITT 1XX (3 cr) | |
| Physics 1 (Contact department for lab info) | 3 | PHY 111 (4 cr) with score of 3 PHY 111 SE (4 cr)…PHY 111 (4 cr) with score of 3 PHY 111 SE (4 cr) and PHY 114 SE (1 cr) with score of 4 or higher | |
| Physics C: Electricity and Magnetism | 3 | PHY 121 (4 cr) and PHY 123 (4 cr) | |
| Physics C: Mechanics | 3 | PHY 121 (4 cr) | |
| Precalculus | 3 | MAT 140 (3 cr) | |
| Research | 3 | GEL 2XX (3 cr) or **COR 2XX WRI II (3 cr) | |
| Seminar | 3 | COR 1XX EL (3 cr) | |
| Spanish Literature and Culture | 3 | SPA 2XX CI (4 cr) |
Source: usm.maine.edu · checked September 19, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse | 176 |
| Social Sciences, Other | 85 |
| Business Administration and Management | 81 |
| Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions, Other | 68 |
| Psychology | 49 |
| History | 33 |
| Biology/Biological Sciences | 30 |
| English Language and Literature | 29 |
Show the other 45 majors
| Political Science and Government | 25 |
| Marketing/Marketing Management | 25 |
| Finance | 24 |
| Computer Science | 24 |
| Social Work | 23 |
| Speech Communication and Rhetoric | 20 |
| Accounting | 20 |
| Mass Communication/Media Studies | 19 |
| Elementary Education and Teaching | 18 |
| Mechanical Engineering | 18 |
| Linguistics | 16 |
| Organizational Leadership | 14 |
| Music Performance | 13 |
| Sociology | 13 |
| Criminology | 12 |
| Exercise Science and Kinesiology | 12 |
| Economics | 11 |
| Liberal Arts and Sciences/Liberal Studies | 10 |
| Public Health | 10 |
| Music Teacher Education | 9 |
| Electrical and Electronics Engineering | 9 |
| Drama and Dramatics/Theatre Arts | 8 |
| Cultural Anthropology | 8 |
| Mathematics | 8 |
| Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Other | 8 |
| Fine/Studio Arts | 7 |
| Art/Art Studies | 7 |
| Philosophy | 7 |
| Art Teacher Education | 7 |
| Environmental Science | 7 |
| Tourism and Travel Services Management | 7 |
| Management Sciences and Quantitative Methods, Other | 6 |
| Cyber/Computer Forensics and Counterterrorism | 6 |
| Industrial Technology/Technician | 6 |
| Environmental Studies | 6 |
| Technology Teacher Education/Industrial Arts Teacher Education | 4 |
| Physics | 3 |
| Music | 3 |
| Therapeutic Recreation/Recreational Therapy | 3 |
| Painting | 2 |
| Women's Studies | 2 |
| Biochemistry | 1 |
| Physical Sciences | 1 |
| Geographic Information Science and Cartography | 1 |
| Logistics, Materials, and Supply Chain Management | 1 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Scholarships
Amounts and eligibility change; check the college’s page for current details.
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Little East Conference
Baseball, Basketball, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Wrestling
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Little East Conference
Basketball, Field Hockey, Golf, Ice Hockey, Lacrosse, Soccer, Softball, Tennis, Track and Field and Cross Country (combined), Volleyball
ROTC
Air Force, Army
Faith groups
Cru
Also
Honors college, Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), crusouthernmaine.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
City, small
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Portland-South Portland, ME
571,534 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Portland International Jetport (PWM)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.2 of 20
Elevation
29 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
16°F
July high
80°F
Annual snowfall
68.7 in
Days at 90°F or higher
5 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$1,890 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
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- Maine College of Art & Design1 mi
- University of New England15 mi
- Saint Joseph's College of Maine15 mi
- Unity Environmental University17 mi
- Bowdoin College23 mi
- Bates College31 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
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