Maine Colleges for a 3.5 GPA

With a 3.5 GPA, you are competitive at 13 four-year colleges in Maine (6 target, 1 reach, 6 safety). A 3.5 is typically a A- (~88%) on a common grading scale.

Colleges in Maine for a 3.5 GPA

Target Schools (Competitive Chance of Admission)

Target schools have average GPAs near 3.5 - your grades fit squarely in the admitted pool.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
University of Maine Orono, ME	3.42	97%	Medium
University of Southern Maine Portland, ME	3.33	79%	Medium
University of New England Biddeford, ME	3.41	92%	Medium
Maine Maritime Academy Castine, ME	3.48	54%	Medium
College of the Atlantic Bar Harbor, ME	3.69	70%	Medium
Husson University Bangor, ME	3.4	81%	Medium

Reach Schools (Lower Admission Chance)

Reach schools typically enroll students with higher average GPAs; admission is possible but more competitive.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Colby College Waterville, ME	3.86	7%	Low

Safety Schools (Very High Chance of Admission)

Safety schools have average GPAs well below 3.5; you have a very high chance of acceptance.

College	Avg GPA	Acceptance Rate	Your Chance
Saint Joseph's College of Maine Standish, ME	3.0	84%	High
University of Maine at Farmington Farmington, ME	3.15	97%	High
University of Maine at Augusta Augusta, ME	-	100%	High
University of Maine at Presque Isle Presque Isle, ME	3.0	100%	High
University of Maine at Fort Kent Fort Kent, ME	3.12	98%	High
Unity Environmental University New Gloucester, ME	-	100%	High

View the full list of colleges that accept a 3.5 GPA in Maine

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Published: August 19, 2026