University of Maine Admission
Graduate Application Fee
$65
Acceptance Rate
93.96%
Yield (Enrollment Rate)
13.75%
Freshmen Enrollment
1,940
SAT Scores
1,190
For the 2022-2023 admission, a total of 15,021 students have applied and 14,114 students have allowed to admit to University of Maine (Acceptance rate: 93.96%). Maine's yield, also known as enrollment rate, is 13.75 % where 1,940 students have finally enrolled out of 14,114 admitted students.
Maine acceptance rate is higher (easier to admit) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maine.
Maine enrollment rate (yield) is lower (less admitted-students enrolled) compared to Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maine.
How to Apply to University of Maine
The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Maine. Maine offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
| Admission | www.go.umaine.edu/ |
|---|---|
| Online Application | go.umaine.edu/apply/ |
| Financial Aid | www.umaine.edu/stuaid/ |
| Net Price Calculator | https://go.umaine.edu/netpricecalculator/ |
| Veterans Tuition | umaine.edu/bursar/tuition-and-fees/ |
| Athletic | goblackbears.com/documents/2019/10/31//GSR_2.pdf?id=10413 |
| Disability Service | umaine.edu/disability/ |
Admission Statistics Charts
The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Maine and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS).
Test Scores Comparison
In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Maine is 1,190 and the average ACT score is 28. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
| SAT Average | ACT Average | |
|---|---|---|
| University of Maine | 1,190 | 28 |
| All U.S. Colleges | 1,123 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges | 1,112 | 67 |
| 4-Years Colleges | 1,124 | 68 |
| Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maine | 1,073 | 65 |
SAT/ACT Scores by Subject
At University of Maine, 507 students submitted SAT scores (26% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,190 and it is higher (competitive score) than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maine. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Evidence-Based Reading and Writing | 540 | 600 | 670 |
| Mathematics | 530 | 590 | 660 |
| Total | 1,070 | 1,190 | 1,330 |
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Maine, 51 students submitted ACT scores (3% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 28 and it is lower than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maine. The next table shows the ACT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
| 25th percentile | 50th percentile (Median) | 75th percentile | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Composite | 22 | 28 | 30 |
| English | 23 | 25 | 31 |
| Mathematics | 20 | 27 | 29 |
Maine Admission Requirements
The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Maine. The school requires 4 items to submit - Secondary school record, Completion of college-preparatory program, Recommendations, and TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language).
5 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school GPA, Secondary school rank, Admission test scores, Personal statement or essay, and Legacy status.
| Secondary school GPA | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school rank | Considered, if submitted |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Required |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not Considered |
| Admission test scores | Considered, if submitted |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | Required |
| Work experience | Not Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Considered, if submitted |
| Legacy status | Considered, if submitted |