University of Maine - Admission Requirements, SAT, ACT, GPA and chance of acceptance

Your chances of getting into University of Maine

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted

95.7%

Admission Difficulty for University of Maine
Measure	Difficulty
Admission Standards		Difficult
Applicant Competition		Very Low

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at University of Maine is 95.7%. Its admission rate is the 15th lowest in Maine.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of Maine and can you get accepted?

University of Maine is an easy school to get into and you have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 13,395 out of the 13,995 who applied were admitted.

University of Maine typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.42. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 14% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to University of Maine you should:

Have a high school GPA of 3.42 or better
Earn B+ grades in high school
Score 1200 on the SAT
Score 26 on the ACT
Graduate in the top half of your high school class

University of Maine GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA

3.42

Typical High School Grades

B+

What GPA do you need to get into University of Maine?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into University of Maine are to have around a 3.42 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school grades are above the average 3.42 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of Maine accepts 96% of applicants.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at University of Maine is 3.42 on the 4.0 scale. 28% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school. The school ranks #4 in Maine for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since University of Maine is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted University of Maine students
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	28.3%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	9.7%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	13.3%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	9.7%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	23.6%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	9.1%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	6.3%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	0%	Reach
less than 1.00	0%	Reach

What do these chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

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University of Maine SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required by University of Maine. The school has a test blind policy.

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range

1070-1330

Applicants Submitting SAT

26%

SAT Scores for University of Maine
SAT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	540
Math 25th Percentile	530
Composite 25th Percentile	1070

SAT Scores for University of Maine
SAT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	670
Math 75th Percentile	660
Composite 75th Percentile	1330
Average SAT Score	1200

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to University of Maine?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at University of Maine is 1200 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1070-1330. Students who get into University of Maine score in the top 47 percent of all SAT test takers.. University of Maine ranks #4 in the state of Maine for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1200 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. University of Maine regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1070 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1070, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 940, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

University of Maine is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1200, you have around a 96% chance of being admitted. A 1330 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 98% chance of getting in.

University of Maine admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1330 and Above	Good	>98%
1200 to 1330	Avg +	96%-98%
1070 to 1200	Avg -	93%-96%
940 to 1070	Reach	87%-93%
Less than 940	Low	<87%

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University of Maine ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range

22-30

Applicants Submitting ACT

ACT Scores for University of Maine
ACT Test	25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile	23
Math 25th Percentile	20
Composite 25th Percentile	22

ACT Scores for University of Maine
ACT Test	75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile	31
Math 75th Percentile	29
Composite 75th Percentile	30
Average ACT Score	26

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into University of Maine?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to University of Maine is 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 30. The school ranks #4 in Maine for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

3 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Maine.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as University of Maine is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not considered for admission, even if submitted (test blind)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into University of Maine for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 26 score has around 96% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 98% with a 30 ACT score.

University of Maine admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
30 and Above	Good	>98%
26 to 30	Avg +	96%-98%
22 to 26	Avg -	93%-96%
18 to 22	Reach	87%-93%
Less than 18	Low	<87%

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High School Class Rank

78% of University of Maine freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 46% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Maine students
High School Class Rank	Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class	20.7%
Top 25% of class	46.5%
Top 50% of class	78%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed the the table below.

University of Maine admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	8,110	5,849	13,995
Accepted	7,771	5,593	13,395
Acceptance Rate	96%	96%	96%
Enrolled	910	950	1,868
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	12%	17%	14%

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Maine is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to University of Maine and what student information is used for admission decisions?

University of Maine Application Requirements
Test Scores	Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at University of Maine
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	No

Admission Requirements Summary

Because University of Maine is lightly competitive to get into, you have a very good chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.42 GPA, you are almost certain to getting in. Combining this with an SAT score of 1200 and ACT of 26 will almost guarantee your admission.