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Chances of getting into University of Maine

Acceptance Rate

Acceptance Rate
92.3%
Admission Difficulty for University of Maine
Measure Difficulty
Admission StandardsChallenging
Applicant CompetitionVery Low

How hard is it to get into University of Maine and can I get accepted? The school has a 92% acceptance rate ranking it #14 in Maine for lowest rate of acceptance. Last year, 11,503 out of 12,457 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 44 percent. University of Maine typically accepts and attracts "B" average high school students. Only 20% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school. Most incoming freshmen graduated in the top half of their high school class.

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University of Maine SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range
1050-1250
Applicants Submitting SAT
93%
SAT Scores for University of Maine
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 530
SAT Math 25th 520
SAT Composite 25th 1050
SAT Scores for University of Maine
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 630
SAT Math 75th 620
SAT Composite 75th 1250
Average SAT Score 1150

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 requires 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 950. The estimated average SAT composite for admitted freshman is 1150 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 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

University of Maine admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness Admission Chances
1250 and Above Good >95%
1150 to 1250 Avg + 92%-95%
1050 to 1150 Avg - 87%-92%
950 to 1050 Reach 80%-87%
Less than 950 Low <80%
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University of Maine ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range
22-27 
Applicants Submitting ACT
12%
ACT Scores for University of Maine
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 21
ACT Math 25th 20
ACT Composite 25th 22
ACT Scores for University of Maine
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 22 and above. Successful applicants typically send ACT scores in the top 37 percent nationally. We estimate the school accepting minimum ACT composite scores around 20 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 2018 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

University of Maine admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness Admission Chances
27 and Above Good >96%
24 to 27 Avg + 92%-96%
22 to 24 Avg - 88%-92%
20 to 22 Reach 83%-88%
Less than 20 Low <83%
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University of Maine GPA

Estimated GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA
3.22
Typical High School Grades
B

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 92% of all applicants.

 What do these ratings mean?

High School GPA's for admitted University of Maine students
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

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 for admitted University of Maine students
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%
Data Source, Wintergreen Orchard House

Applying

Admission Statistics

University of Maine admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 6,590 5,867 12,457
Accepted 6,114 5,389 11,503
Acceptance Rate 93% 92% 92%
Enrolled 1,058 1,190 2,248
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 17% 22% 20%

Admission Requirements

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

University of Maine Admission Requirements
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

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

Other Colleges to Consider

Other Colleges to Consider
Subject Percent of Class
R
University of Rhode Island

Kingston, Rhode Island

A
SUNY at Albany

Albany, New York

R
Ramapo College of New Jersey

Mahwah, New Jersey

S
SUNY Maritime College

Throggs Neck, New York

B
CUNY Brooklyn College

Brooklyn, New York

O
SUNY College at Oswego

Oswego, New York

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?

92% 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 1250. 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 22 and 27. 12% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.

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