Full-time tuition
In-state: $8,910;
Out-of-state: $26,250 (30 credit hours per year). See details and other costs
Financial aid
Average offer covers a large portion of tuition & fees.
In-state: nearly 100%;
Out-of-state: nearly 70%.
May include scholarships, grants, waiver, & work-study. Explore aid
Program duration
Obtain your BS in Nursing in as few as 2 years. Review program requirements
Admissions
SAT & ACT scores optional. Early action & year-round admissions. View application process & deadlines
Program Highlights
Hands-on learning
In addition to clinical experience, you’ll work with underserved populations to identify risks and establish plans for improvement. Our students provide primary care, public health, and mental health services to the clients of community-based organizations.
Learning spaces
We offer robust learning environments and laboratories. For example, our Learning Resources and Simulation Center provides an environment for students to develop clinical judgment and reasoning while focusing on best practices.
Program requirements
The School of Nursing recognizes the need for registered nurses to attain baccalaureate degrees within Maine. We make every effort to be flexible in adjusting a student’s plan of study to accommodate their individual needs.
Career opportunities
In order to give RNs access to a degree that has become necessary for career advancement, we’ve designed a program that leads to a Bachelor of Science in as few as two years.
Dedicated faculty
Our faculty are active in research and policy issues at the state and national level, are board members of state and national nursing associations, and frequently publish in leading nursing journals.
Accreditation
This program is approved by the Maine State Board of Nursing and accredited by the Commission on Collegiate Nursing Education (CCNE).
Scholarship opportunities
Scholarships offer valuable financial aid that doesn’t need to be repaid. You’ll be automatically considered for Merit Scholarships when you apply for admission by the deadline. Additional opportunities are available.
Considering transferring to USM?
We welcome students who are transferring from another four-year university or community college. Our knowledgeable Admissions Counselors will help you to navigate the admissions and credit-transfer process.
Our helpful admissions counselors are here to answer your questions about the admissions process, our academic programs, and student support services. We also invite you to explore the many ways to visit campus or to engage with us through online experiences.