The University of Southern Maine was created in 1970 by the merger of two state supported
institutions under the name University of Maine at Portland-Gorham, and renamed the
University of Southern Maine in 1978.
One of seven campuses in Maine's public university system, the
University of Southern Maine has the largest student enrollment in the State. The
University of Southern Maine is the comprehensive metropolitan campus of the University
of Maine System and is one of its two graduate centers.
The fundamental focus of its mission is teaching, research, and public
service for the benefit of the citizens of Maine and society in general. The University
of Southern Maine responds to the special needs of, and provides leadership for southern
Maine's many cultural, health, human service, business, and technological institutions
and activities. The academic programs of the University of Southern Maine provide an
undergraduate education giving every student a solid foundation in the liberal arts and
sciences, while master, professional, and selected doctoral degrees and research programs
emphasize the integration of theory and practice.
In complying with the letter and spirit of applicable laws and in pursuing its own goals of pluralism, the University of Southern Maine shall not discriminate on the grounds of race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, national origin or citizenship status, age, disability, or veterans status in employment, education, and all other areas of the University. The University provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities upon request. Questions and complaints about discrimination in any area of the University should be directed to the campus compliance officer, Kathleen Roberts, 7 College Avenue, 207-780-5094/TTY 207-780-5646.
FALL 1999 ENROLLMENT
Historic Summary of Student Enrollment:
Headcount
Year
Undergraduate
Graduate*
Total
1995
8,205
1,321
9,526
1996
8,055
1,911
9,966
1997
8,217
2,013
10,230
1998
8,463
1,999
10,462
1999
8,703
1,942
10,645
Full-Time and Part-Time
1998
1999
Undergraduate
Full-Time
3,737
3,938
Part-Time
2,675
2,586
Graduate Degree*
Full-Time
978
920
Part-Time
1,021
1,022
Non-Degree
Full-Time
142
124
Part-Time
1,909
2,055
Total
10,462
10,645
Enrollment by Level
1998
1999
Associate Degree
210
218
Baccalaurate Degree
6,202
6,306
Graduate Degree*
1,999
1,942
Non-Degree Students
2,051
2,179
FTE Students
6,385
6,496
Student Credit Hours
89,440
91,290
Enrollment by College
1998
1999
On-Campus (Portland & Gorham)
Applied Science
515
509
Arts & Sciences
4,186
4,119
Business
809
847
Education & Human Development
619
570
Law
291
266
Nursing
546
543
Muskie Sch. Public Service
93
102
Other/ND
1,900
1,802
Women's Studies
N/A
12
Lewistion/Auburn College
773
780
Off-Campus
410
442
ITV
320
663
Total
10,462
10,645
*Includes Law and matriculated graduate students
Enrollment by Gender
1998
1999
#
%
#
%
Undergraduate
Men
3,393
32%
3,586
33.7%
Women
5,070
49%
5,117
48.1%
Graduate**
Men
677
7%
641
6.0%
Women
1,322
13%
1,301
12.2%
Total
Men
4,070
39%
4,227
39.7%
Women
6,392
61%
6,418
60.3%
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic
#
%
American Indian
137
1.3%
Black/Non-Hispanic
64
.6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
103
1.0%
Hispanic
52
.5%
Non-Resident Alien
4
.04%
Total
360
3.4%
White/Non-Hispanic
10,285
96.6%
Geographic Origin(Residency)
#
%
Maine
Undergraduate
8,093
76.0%
Graduate**
1,817
17.1%
Out-of-State
Undergraduate
594
5.6%
Graduate**
115
1.1%
International
Undergraduate
16
.2%
Graduate**
10
.1%
Total
10,645
100.0%
Active Alumni by Residence
#
%
Maine
21,828
77.3%
Other States
6.282
22.2%
Foreign
131
0.5%
Total
28,241
100.0%
**Includes Law and Non-Degree Taking Graduate Courses
FALL 1999 ENROLLMENT (CONT.)
Enrollment by Gender
1998
1999
#
%
#
%
Undergraduate
Men
3,393
32%
3,586
33.7%
Women
5,070
49%
5,117
48.1%
Graduate**
Men
677
7%
641
6.0%
Women
1,322
13%
1,301
12.2%
Total
Men
4,070
39%
4,227
39.7%
Women
6,392
61%
6,418
60.3%
Enrollment by Racial/Ethnic
#
%
American Indian
137
1.3%
Black/Non-Hispanic
64
.6%
Asian/Pacific Islander
103
1.0%
Hispanic
52
.5%
Non-Resident Alien
4
.04%
Total
360
3.4%
White/Non-Hispanic
10,285
96.6%
Geographic Origin(Residency)
#
%
Maine
Undergraduate
8,093
76.0%
Graduate**
1,817
17.1%
Out-of-State
Undergraduate
594
5.6%
Graduate**
115
1.1%
International
Undergraduate
16
.2%
Graduate**
10
.1%
Total
10,645
100.0%
Active Alumni by Residence
#
%
Maine
21,828
77.3%
Other States
6.282
22.2%
Foreign
131
0.5%
Total
28,241
100.0%
**Includes Law and Non-Degree Taking Graduate Courses
STAFF
Classification Categories
Professional
515
Faculty
366
Classified
375
Service/Maintenance
83
Police
16
Total
1,355
E&G Budget Support by Source FY 1998-99*
Gross Tuition and Fees
$29,276,739
41.9%
Waivers
(2,570,990)
(3.7%)
Fee Revenue
3,214,048
4.6%
Indirect Costs
1,200,000
1.8%
Sales and Service
3,080,200
4.0%
Other Revenue
1,125,380
1.6%
State Appropriations
34,570,005
49.5%
Total
$69,895,382
100.0%
*As of 8/31/99
University Library
1998/99
Collection
Growth
Totals
Volumes
82,586
471,210
Govt. Document Units
(3,074)
172,564
Serials Subscriptions
223
3,595
Microform Units
15,867
1,112,725
Audio Casettes/CDs
506
1,996
Total (Volumes & Units)
96,108
1,762,090
Law Library
Collection
Totals
Bound Volumes
188,273
Microform Equivalents
123,129
Total
311,402
ADMINISTRATION
University of Maine System Board of Trustees
J. Duke Albanese
Donald L. McDowell
Judith W. Andrucki
James D. Mullen
Gregory G. Cyr
Catherine M. Pinkham
John R. DiMatteo
Sandra K. Prescott
Albert B. Glickman
Esther N. Rauch
Penny S. Harris
Wickham Skinner
Ralph L. Hodgkins. Jr
Sally G. Vamvakias
Charles L. Johnson III
Margaret A. Weston
Chancellor: Dr. Terrance J. MacTaggart
University of Southern Maine Administration
President: Richard L. Pattenaude
Provost & V.P. for Academic Affairs: Mark B. Lapping
Chief Financial Officer: Samuel G. Andrews
Vice President for University Advancement: Vincent Pellegrino
Vice President for Enrollment Management: Rosa S. Redonnett
Vice President for Student Development: Judith S. Ryan
Executive Assistant to the President: Robert J. Goettel
Director for Campus Pluralism and
Equal Opportunity: Kathleen A. Roberts
