Chances of getting into University of Maine
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
| Measure | Difficulty | |
|---|---|---|
| Admission Standards | Challenging | |
| Applicant Competition | Very Low |
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How hard is it to get into University of Maine and can I get accepted? The school has a 90% acceptance rate ranking it #14 in Maine for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 11,838 out of 13,118 applicants were admitted making University of Maine an easy school to get into with a very good chance of acceptance assuming you meet the requirements. Academically, it has challenging requirements for admission test scores, generally admitting students who score in the top 47 percent. University of Maine typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 18% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.
Test Requirements
You must submit admission test scores with your application. University of Maine is not a test optional school. Note: Please consult the school directly to determine if testing requirements are temporarily suspended due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
University of Maine SAT Scores
SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score
SAT Range
Applicants Submitting SAT
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 25th | 530 |
| SAT Math 25th | 520 |
| SAT Composite 25th | 1050 |
| SAT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| SAT Reading 75th | 630 |
| SAT Math 75th | 630 |
| SAT Composite 75th | 1260 |
| Average SAT Score | 1160 |
SAT Scores you need to get in
What are the SAT requirements for students to be admitted to University of Maine?
University of Maine typically prefers applicants to be in the top 51 percent of SAT test takers. The school consistently takes SAT composite scores down to 1050 on a 1600 scale, below which admission should be considered a reach. We estimate some students could be accepted with SAT's as low as 940. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1160 out of 1600. The school ranks #2 in Maine for highest average SAT composite score. A competitive SAT score is critical as 93 percent of applicants submit SAT scores to the school.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score
| SAT Score (1600 scale) | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 1260 and Above | Good | >94% |
| 1155 to 1260 | Avg + | 90%-94% |
| 1050 to 1155 | Avg - | 84%-90% |
| 945 to 1050 | Reach | 76%-84% |
| Less than 945 | Low | <76% |
University of Maine ACT Scores
ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score
ACT Range
Applicants Submitting ACT
| ACT Test | 25th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 25th | 20 |
| ACT Math 25th | 20 |
| ACT Composite 25th | 21 |
| ACT Test | 75th Percentile Score |
|---|---|
| ACT Reading 75th | 26 |
| ACT Math 75th | 27 |
| ACT Composite 75th | 27 |
| Average ACT Score | 24 |
ACT Scores needed to get accepted
What are the ACT requirements for prospective students to get into University of Maine?
Admission data indicates that University of Maine regularly accepts students with ACT's of 21 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 43 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 18 in some instances. Prospective students submitting an ACT composite of 24 or higher should be in the upper half of applicants - and students with a 27 and above have very competitive chances. The school ranks #2 in Maine for highest average ACT composite score. 12 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to University of Maine.
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2019 starting classEstimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score
| ACT Score | Competitiveness | Admission Chances |
|---|---|---|
| 27 and Above | Good | >94% |
| 24 to 27 | Avg + | 90%-94% |
| 21 to 24 | Avg - | 84%-90% |
| 18 to 21 | Reach | 76%-84% |
| Less than 18 | Low | <76% |
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University of Maine GPA
Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA
Avg. High School GPA
Typical High School Grades
What GPA do you need to get into University of Maine?
Applicants need about average high school grades to get into University of Maine. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at University of Maine was 3.22 on the 4.0 scale indicating that primarily B students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #6 in Maine for highest average GPA. If your high school grades are above the average 3.22 GPA, you have a very good chance of being admitted as University of Maine accepts 90% of all applicants.
| High School GPA | Freshmen Within Range | Competitiveness |
|---|---|---|
| 3.75+ | 25% | Good |
| 3.50 to 3.75 | 8% | Good |
| 3.25 to 3.50 | 11% | Avg + |
| 3.00 to 3.25 | 35% | Avg + |
| 2.75 to 3.00 | 12% | Reach |
| 2.50 to 2.75 | 10% | Reach |
| 2.25 to 2.50 | N/A% | Low |
| 2.00 to 2.25 | N/A% | Low |
GPA Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House
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High School Class Rank
78% of University of Maine freshman were in the top half of their high school graduating class.
| High School Class Rank | Freshmen Within Range |
|---|---|
| Top 10% of class | 19% |
| Top 25% of class | 46% |
| Top 50% of class | 78% |
| Bottom 50% of class | 22% |
| Bottom 25% of class | 4% |
Applying
Admission Statistics
| Women | Men | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Applied | 6,946 | 6,172 | 13,118 |
| Accepted | 6,287 | 5,551 | 11,838 |
| Acceptance Rate | 91% | 90% | 90% |
| Enrolled | 948 | 1,192 | 2,140 |
| Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) | 15% | 21% | 18% |
Fall 2022 Application Deadline
Applications are Due
Days left to Apply
Applicants have 45 days left until the Fall 2022 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2022.
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Maine is $0.
Admission Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Maine and what student information is used for admission decisions?
| Test Scores | Required |
| High School GPA | Recommended |
| High School Class Rank | Recommended |
| Completion of College Preparatory Program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Demonstration of Competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
Credits Accepted
| AP Credit | Yes |
| Dual Credit | Yes |
| Credit for Life Experiences | No |
Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161253 IPEDS survey data for University of Maine.
FAQs
Does University of Maine prefer SAT or ACT?
93% of students submit their SAT scores to University of Maine. 12% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.
What is my chance of getting into University of Maine?
90% of those who apply are granted admission to University of Maine. Admission competition is and the college has challenging admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.
What SAT score is required for University of Maine?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1050 and 1260. 93% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.
What ACT score is required for University of Maine?
The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 21 and 27. 12% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.