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We rank among the lowest in national student debt in New England according to recent data from The Institute for College Access & Success.
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You Can Get There From Here
At USM, we believe your college experience should open doors—not just to jobs, but to ideas, people, and places that shape who you become.
We believe that cost should never be a barrier to opportunity. That’s why we’re committed to keeping tuition affordable and providing the support you need to make it possible. Over 90% of our undergraduate students receive gift aid, meaning money you don’t have to pay back.
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Find Your People, Shape Your Experience
Class Size
Internship Opportunities
Career Counseling
1-on-1 advising offered for every major
300+ host sites for internship and clinicals
Only 14 students per class on average
Your Future Starts Here
At USM, we connect your education to the world around you!
Hear Janelle's story.
$13M awarded in scholarships each year!
“This internship has showed me that my work is bigger than just myself and it also helps you to see how important your research can be."
Janelle Googins '25
Chemistry Major, QC2 Lab Intern at Orange Bike Brewery, Portland, Maine
Southern Maine is Your Campus
Your experience at USM will have you with one foot in peaceful, small-town Gorham and another in buzzing urban Portland. You’ll study, live, work, and explore with adventure in every space!
*Per student pursuing their first bachelor's degree and offered any gift aid (2023/24 Award Year).