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University of Maine Admission Requirements

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University of Maine Admission Overview

University of Maine admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year University of Maine admitted 96.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (B+). University of Maine is test-free. SAT and ACT are not used for admission. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Maine Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

96.6%

Admission Standards

Difficult

Applicant Competition

Very Low

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Admission difficulty for University of Maine

Acceptance Rate

The University of Maine acceptance rate is 96.6%. Last year, 13,572 of 14,044 applicants were admitted. That is the 14th lowest acceptance rate in Maine.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into University of Maine and can you get accepted?

University of Maine is an easy school to get into, admitting most applicants. You have a very good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile. Getting an offer is relatively likely compared with more selective schools, but last year's class still posted a strong academic profile.

University of Maine typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.42. Most incoming freshmen graduate in the top half of their high school class. 15% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Maine GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.42

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.42

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at University of Maine typically have around a 3.42 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. University of Maine is test-free, so GPA is the main academic number in the file.

28% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #4 in Maine for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.4 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled University of Maine freshmen
High School GPA Freshmen Within Range Competitiveness
4.0 28.3% Good
3.75 to 3.99 9.7% Avg +
3.50 to 3.74 13.3% Avg -
3.25 to 3.49 9.7% Avg -
3.00 to 3.24 23.6% Reach
2.50 to 2.99 9.1% Reach
2.00 to 2.49 6.3% Reach
1.00 to 1.99 0% Reach
less than 1.00 0% Reach

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

University of Maine SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1070-1330

Freshmen who sent SAT

26%

25th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 540
  • Math 530
  • Composite 1070
SAT 25th percentile scores for University of Maine

75th Percentile Scores

  • Reading 670
  • Math 660
  • Composite 1330
SAT 75th percentile scores for University of Maine

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at University of Maine typically score around a 1200 SAT (middle 50% 1070–1330) out of 1600. These figures are from the last year SAT scores were reported, not a cutoff. SAT is not used for admission, even if you send it. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 76th percentile nationally. University of Maine ranks #5 in the state of Maine for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1070 to 1330

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

View other colleges which accept students in the 1200 SAT score range.

SAT scores are from the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used for admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

University of Maine ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

22-30

Freshmen reporting ACT

3%

25th Percentile Scores

  • English 23
  • Math 20
  • Composite 22
ACT 25th percentile scores for University of Maine

75th Percentile Scores

  • English 31
  • Math 29
  • Composite 30
ACT 75th percentile scores for University of Maine

Average ACT

Incoming testers at University of Maine typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 22–30) on the 36 scale. These numbers come from the last year ACT scores were reported, not a minimum for admission. ACT is not considered, even if you submit it. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. University of Maine places #4 among colleges in Maine for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 22 to 30

1 9 18 27 36

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.

ACT figures reflect the last year they were reported to IPEDS. They are not used in admission.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

High School Class Rank

Class Rank of Admitted Students

78% of University of Maine freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 46% are in the top quarter.

High School Class Rank for admitted University of Maine students
High School Class Rank Freshmen Within Range
Top 10% of class 20.7%
Top 25% of class 46.5%
Top 50% of class 78%

Data Source, Peterson's Data

Estimate How You Compare

Compare your GPA with last year's enrolled class and this school's acceptance rate. SAT and ACT are not used.

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Applying

Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

University of Maine admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 7,966 5,991 14,044
Accepted 7,729 5,759 13,572
Acceptance Rate 97% 96% 97%
Enrolled 984 1,064 2,093
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 13% 18% 15%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

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

University of Maine application requirements
Requirement Used for Admission
Test Scores Not considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)
High School GPA Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
High School Class Rank Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program Required to be considered for admission
Recommendations Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Maine is $0. The school is free to apply to.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at University of Maine
Credit Type Accepted
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences No

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

University of Maine is test-free for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 96.6% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.42 GPA (about an B+ average). Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Other Colleges to Apply To

Students applying to University of Maine often consider these colleges

Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161253.

GPA calculator: University of Maine GPA calculator.

Last updated: August 2026