On-Campus Services and Learning Opportunities

University of Southern Maine provides special learning opportunities to students including ROTC and Study Abroad. University of Southern Maine offers the distance learning opportunity (online classes ) for both undergraduate and graduate level courses. It provides on-campus services to students including Academic/career counseling service and Employment services.

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Room & Board Plan

University of Southern Maine has the on-campus housing such as dormitory and college owned apartments. The total capacity is 1,285 the average room costs is $5,678. It offers the meal plan (21 meals per week) and its average costs is $5,300. The combined charge for room and board is $10,978.
2022-2023 Room & Board Plan at University of Southern Maine
On-campus Housing Offered
Total Room Capacity1,285
Average Room Costs$5,678
Meal Plan
Meals per Week21
Average Meal Costs$5,300
Combine charge for romm and board$10,978

On-campus Student Services

University of Southern Maine provides 3 on-campus services to its students including Academic/career counseling service, and Employment services, and Placement services for completers.
2022-2023 on-campus student services at University of Southern Maine
Academic/career counseling service
Employment services
Placement services for completers
On-campus day care for students

Special Learning Opportunities

University of Southern Maine offers 5 special learning opportunities to its students including Distance Learning (online classes), and ROTC, and Study Abroad, and Weekend/Evening College, and Teacher Certification.
Special Learning Opportunities at University of Southern Maine
Distance LearningUndergraduate, Graduate
Online CoursesUndergraduate, Graduate
Online Degree ProgramsUndergraduate, Graduate
ROTC
Army, Air Force
Study Abroad
Weekend/Evening College
Teacher Certification
  • Students can complete their preparation in certain areas of specialization
  • Approved by the state for initial certification or licensure of teachers.

Services and Programs for Veterans

University of Southern Maine offers services and programs for veterans, military servicemembers, or their families including Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program) and Credit for military training.
Services and Programs for Veterans at University of Southern Maine
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)
Credit for military training
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military servicemembers, and their families
Recognized student veteran organization
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges

Library Services

Next table shows the supported library services and resource types at University of Southern Maine. It has 4 branches and independent libraries with total 959,433 collection. 507,060 physically printed books/media and 452,373 electronical resources are served for their students.
Library Services at University of Southern Maine
Physical facilities4 branches and independent libraries
Organized collection of printed materials
  • Total library collection: 959,433
  • Total Physical collection: 507,060
  • Total Electronic collection: 452,373
Access to digital/electronic resources
Staff trained to provide and interpret library materials
Established library hours
Access to library collections that are shared with other institutions

Sports/Athletic Information

Southern Maine is a member of National Athletic Association (NAA) and National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA). Total 479 students play for athletic teams at University of Southern Maine - 249 men and 230 women players. For popular college sports, there are 30 baseball players and 29 basketball players. Next table describes sports and athletic information at University of Southern Maine campus.
Sports and Athletic Information at University of Southern Maine
SportsMenWomenConference
Baseball300
Basketball1613
Field Hockey023NCAA Division III (without football)
Golf120NCAA Division III (without football)
Ice Hockey2722NCAA Division III (without football)
Lacrosse2229NCAA Division III (without football)
Soccer2421NCAA Division III (without football)
Softball018NCAA Division III (without football)
Tennis109NCAA Division III (without football)
Track and Field8382NCAA Division III (without football)
Volleyball013NCAA Division III (without football)
Wrestling250NCAA Division III (without football)

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All data used in our site is from IPEDS (The Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System), U.S. Department of Education, academic year 2022-2023