How to Apply to University of Southern Maine

The following table summarizes the contact and directory information to apply Southern Maine. Southern Maine offers benefits for veterans, service member, or qualified family members. You may need to prepare certificate of eligibility (COE ) from the Veterans Affairs .
Admissionwww.usm.maine.edu/admission
Online Applicationhttps://usm.maine.edu/apply
Financial Aidusm.maine.edu/student-financial-services
Net Price Calculatorusm.maine.edu/student-financial-services/net-price-calculator
Veterans Tuitionusm.maine.edu/veterans/educational-benefits
Disability Serviceusm.maine.edu/dsc

Admission Statistics Charts

The following chart visualizes the admission statistics at Southern Maine and compares to similar schools by type, level and location.

Test Scores Comparison

In 2023, the average SAT score at University of Southern Maine is 1,110 and the average ACT score is 21. You can check and compare the SAT and ACT scores by subject with tables and charts.
Southern Maine SAT/ACT Scores and Comparison
SAT AverageACT Average
University of Southern Maine1,11021
All U.S. Colleges1,12368
Public, 4-Years Colleges1,11267
4-Years Colleges1,12468
Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maine1,07365

SAT/ACT Scores by Subject

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At University of Southern Maine, 156 students submitted SAT scores (21% of enrolled students).
The average SAT score is about 1,110 and it is around average than average for Public, 4-Years Colleges in Maine. The following table shows the SAT average scores by subject and 25th/75th percentile.
SAT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Evidence-Based Reading and Writing510570630
Mathematics488540590
Total9981,110 1,220
*Data Source: Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS)(Last update: December 11, 2023)
At University of Southern Maine, 11 students submitted ACT scores (1% of enrolled students).
The average ACT score is about 21 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.
ACT Scores by Subject
25th percentile50th percentile (Median)75th percentile
Composite192126
English172029
Mathematics172024

Southern Maine Admission Requirements

The following table summarizes the admission requirement to apply to University of Southern Maine. The school requires 5 items to submit - Secondary school record, Recommendations, Admission test scores, TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language), and Legacy status.
3 items are Considered if submitted - Secondary school rank, Completion of college-preparatory program, and Personal statement or essay.
Admission Requirements for Applying to University of Southern Maine
Secondary school GPANot Considered
Secondary school rankConsidered, if submitted
Secondary school recordRequired
Completion of college-preparatory programConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal demonstration of competenciesNot Considered
Admission test scoresRequired
TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language)Required
Work experienceNot Considered
Personal statement or essayConsidered, if submitted
Legacy statusRequired