University of Southern Maine

The University of Southern Maine is a public four-year institution located in Portland, Maine, in a small city setting. The university enrolls 9,718 students (IPEDS 2023) and holds a quality score of 48.33 out of 100. Its completion rate is 46% (IPEDS 2023) and retention rate is 76% (IPEDS 2023).

The university offers a variety of health, technology, and allied health programs. Health-focused programs include Registered Nursing/Registered Nurse, Nursing Administration, and Family Practice Nurse/Nursing at the bachelor's and associate levels. Additional offerings include Athletic Training/Trainer, Computer/Information Technology Services Administration and Management, Industrial Technology/Technician, and Allied Health Diagnostic, Intervention, and Treatment Professions.

Located in Portland, ME — Maine's largest city — the University of Southern Maine provides students with access to the state's most active healthcare, technology, and professional employment markets, supporting a broad range of career outcomes.