University of Southern Maine
The University of Southern Maine in Portland, Maine is a public university with both undergraduate and graduate degree programs. It is also part of the University of Maine System that includes 8 campuses in the state. The university was founded in 1878 as the Gorham Academy. In 1970, the academy merged with the University of Maine in Portland to become the University of Maine at Portland-Gorham, before being renamed the University of Southern Maine. The main campus buildings include many multi-story residential homes that were converted into academic buildings. The university ranks as one of the best Northeastern Colleges and enrolls about 7,800 students annually.
The University of Southern Maine School of Nursing offers seven nursing programs. The undergraduate-level programs include BSN, accelerated BSN, and RN to BSN programs. Graduate-level programs include MSN, accelerated MSN, RN to MSN, and DNP. All programs have been accredited by the CCNE since 2005. Students get to develop their nursing skills while practicing in a Health Assessment Lab and Simulation Center. Clinical experience is offered through partnerships with various primary care and public health centers in the region. Students that have already earned a bachelor’s degree in an unrelated field may earn their BSN in just 15 months through the accelerated BSN program.
Institution Overview
| Campus LocaleSmall City |
| Number of Students7,794 |
| Student to Faculty Ratio14:1 |
| Is Admission OpenNo |
| Religious Affiliation - |
| Level4-year |
| TypePublic |
| On Campus HousingYes |
| Retention Rate68% |
Nursing Programs
Nursing Programs Graduates (2017-2018 academic year)
| Number of Graduates | ||
|---|---|---|
| Degree type | Men | Women |
| Bachelor's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Postbaccalaureate certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Master's degree | 0 | 0 |
| Post-master's certificate | 0 | 0 |
| Doctor's degree - research/scholarship | 0 | 0 |
Compare Schools
Nursing schools located within 106 miles radius of University of Southern Maine
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Purdue University Global-Lewiston
3 miles away |
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University of New Hampshire-Main Campus
49 miles away |
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University of Maine at Augusta
52 miles away |
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Granite State College
71 miles away |
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Plymouth State University
71 miles away |
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Harmony Health Care Institute
85 miles away |
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Salem State University
86 miles away |
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University of Massachusetts-Lowell
88 miles away |
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University of Massachusetts-Boston
101 miles away |
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Fitchburg State University
106 miles away |
Frequently compared schools
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Central Connecticut State University
offers 2 nursing programs |
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Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville
offers 6 nursing programs |
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Morehead State University
offers 4 nursing programs |
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Northern Kentucky University
offers 7 nursing programs |
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Salem State University
offers 6 nursing programs |
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North Carolina Central University
offers 3 nursing programs |
Accreditations
Institutional Accreditations
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New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education 12/01/1960 - Current |
Nursing Programs Accreditations
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the baccalaureate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
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Nursing (CNURED) - Nursing education programs at the graduate degree levels CCNE 09/29/2005 - Current |
Admission
83%
Acceptance RateEnrolled students test score (Fall 2017)
| SAT | 950 to 1160 |
| ACT | 19 to 25 |
Admission considerations
| Secondary school GPA Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank Recommended |
| Secondary school record Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program Recommended |
| Recommendations Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies Neither required nor recommended |
| Admission test scores (SAT/ACT) Required |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) Required |
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) Neither required nor recommended |
In addition to the college's admission requirements each nursing program might have its own admission criteria (such as: TEAS score, HESI A2 score, nursing prerequisites GPA, etc).
Application fee
| Undergrads | $40 |
| Graduates | $65 |
Cost to Attend
The following table details the reported cost of attendance per credit hour for the 2017-2018 academic year.
| Undergrad courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $262/credit | |
| In State Students | $262/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $689/credit | |
| Graduate courses | ||
|---|---|---|
| In District Students | $393/credit | |
| In State Students | $393/credit | |
| Out of State Students | $1,063/credit | |
Tuition Estimates
Based on the above credit hour costs, here is a sample tuition for different nursing programs.
| Program | Credit Hours | In district | In State | Out of State |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LPN | 45 | $11,790 | $11,790 | $31,005 |
| ADN | 70 | $18,340 | $18,340 | $48,230 |
| BSN | 125 | $32,750 | $32,750 | $86,125 |
| FNP | 50 | $19,650 | $19,650 | $53,150 |
If you attend a private, for-profit school, usually the additional cost (besides tuition) is about 10% of the tuition. If you attend a public school or a not-for-profit private school, the additional cost is around 50% of the tuition.
Financial Aid
In 2017-2018 academic year, 96% of University of Southern Maine's students received financial aid. Below is the breakdown of the financial aid provided to students.
| Students Receiving Aid | Average Amount/Student | |
|---|---|---|
| Pell Grant | 45% | $4,485 |
| Other Federal Grant | 29% | $1,445 |
| State Grant & Scholarships | 35% | $1,814 |
| Institutional Grant & Scholarships | 85% | $6,082 |
| Federal Student Loans | 61% | $5,524 |
| Private Loans | 8% | $9,934 |
$11,338
Average Net PriceAverage Net Price by Family Income
| Less than $30,000$8,645 |
| $30,001 to $48,000$8,747 |
| $48,001 to $75,000$12,609 |
| $75,001 to $110,000$16,199 |
| Over $110,000$16,687 |
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Student Population
6,110
Undergrads
1,684
Graduates
4,679
Women
3,115
Men
59%
Full-time
41%
Par-time
Ethnic Diversity
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White |
74% |
|
Race/ethnicity unknown |
12% |
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Black/African American |
4% |
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Hispanic |
3% |
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Two or more races |
3% |
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Asian |
2% |
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Non-resident alien |
2% |
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Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander |
0% |
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Data source: https://nces.ed.gov (2017-2018 colleges survey) and Maine state board of nursing.
