University of Southern Maine
(USM)
Part of University of Maine System
About
The University of Southern Maine (USM) is a public university with campuses in Gorham and Portland, Maine, United States. It is the southernmost university in the University of Maine System. It was founded as two separate state universities, Gorham Normal School and Portland University. The two universities, later known as Gorham State College and the University of Maine at Portland, were combined...
The University of Southern Maine (USM) is a public university with campuses in Gorham and Portland, Maine, United States. It is the southernmost university in the University of Maine System. It was founded as two separate state universities, Gorham Normal School and Portland University. The two universities, later known as Gorham State College and the University of Maine at Portland, were combined in 1970 to help streamline the public university system in Maine and eventually expanded by adding the Lewiston campus in 1988.
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Key Facts
- Students
- 10,974
- Staff
- 1,641
Frequently Asked Questions
When was University of Southern Maine founded?
University of Southern Maine was founded in 1878.
Where is University of Southern Maine located?
University of Southern Maine is located in Portland, United States.