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On this page, you'll learn how difficult it is to get into University of Maine, we'll dig into high school grades and test scores, and you'll find out the factors the school considers when reviewing applications.

96
%
Acceptance rate
3.52
Average High School GPA
1198
SAT Midpoint
March 1
Regular admission deadline
Test Optional
Testing

Admission Rates

Is it difficult to get into University of Maine?

96%

Using the most up-to-date data on record, UMaine accepted 96% of applicants. We classify this as less selective.

In the most recent year, 13,425 people applied and 12,843 were accepted.

Applied/Accepted
Women
7449 / 7781 (96%)
Men
5394 / 5644 (96%)

Acceptance rates at colleges can change over time, with some becoming more competitive and others accepting more students. Here’s a look at the acceptance rate trend for the past 3 years at University of Maine:

100%
94.0
88.0
82.0
76.0
70.0
2022
2023
2024

Acceptance rates at schools can vary depending on if the student is in-state, out-of-state, or international.

14%
Enrollment of those accepted
Low
Yield rate

Of those accepted, 14% ended up enrolling at University of Maine, making their yield rate Low. The yield rate is the percentage of accepted students who enroll at the school. You can use the yield rate to find out how coveted a school is for the students who apply to it.

Application Factors

You can increase your chances of getting into University of Maine by looking at what the school considers during the application process.

Here are the things UMaine considers:

Very Important

  • Academic GPA
  • Application Essay
  • Class Rank
  • Recommendation(s)
  • Rigor of Secondary School Record

Considered

  • Character/Personal Qualities
  • Extracurricular Activities
  • Interview
  • Standardized Test Scores
  • Talent/Ability
  • Volunteer Work
  • Work Experience

Not Considered

  • Alumni/AE Relation
  • First Generation
  • Geographical Residence
  • Level of Applicant's Interest
  • Religious Affiliation/Commitment
  • State Residency

Grades & Testing

Do you have the grades and test scores to get into University of Maine?

3.52
Average High School GPA
1198
SAT Midpoint
Test Optional
Testing

Grades

Students who recently attended University of Maine as freshmen had an average unweighted high school GPA of 3.52. 22% of freshmen who attended UMaine were in the top 10% of their graduating high school class, and 51% were in the top 25% of their graduating high school class.

These are the high school grade point averages (unweighted) of students who enroll:

High School GPAs
4.00
35%
3.75-3.99
11%
3.50-3.74
13%
3.25-3.49
11%
3.00-3.24
16%
2.50-2.99
9%
2.00-2.49
5%

UMaine is Test Optional. This means scores are considered if they are submitted, but applicants do not need to submit scores.

Applicants submitting SAT Scores

26%

Applicants submitting ACT Scores

3%
SAT Math Scores
25th Percentile
530
Math Mean
594
75th Percentile
660
SAT Verb Scores
25th Percentile
540
Verbal Mean
604
75th Percentile
670
SAT Composite Scores
25th Percentile
1080
Composite Mean
1198
75th Percentile
1320

Application Deadlines

These are the deadlines for applying to University of Maine. Application deadlines are subject to change, so please verify all deadlines with the school.

Regular Admissions

March 1
Regular admission deadline
December 2
Application notification

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