University of Southern Maine Admission Requirements
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University of Southern Maine Admission Overview
University of Southern Maine admission requirements are summarized from last year's class. Last year University of Southern Maine admitted 79.2% of applicants. GPA is not considered for admission at this campus. Enrolled freshmen who sent tests typically scored SAT 990-1250 / ACT 24-28. 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 Southern Maine requires the SAT or ACT.
University of Southern Maine Acceptance Rate
Admission Rate & Difficulty
Acceptance rate Share of applicants offered admission last year.
Admission Standards Measure of enrolled testers' SAT/ACT scores vs. other colleges.
Applicant Competition Measure of this school's acceptance rate vs. other colleges. A low acceptance rate indicates high competition.
Very Low
Admission difficulty for University of Southern Maine
Acceptance Rate
The University of Southern Maine acceptance rate is 79.2%. Last year, 4,613 of 5,822 applicants were admitted. That is the 8th lowest acceptance rate in Maine.
Admission Selectivity
How hard is it to get into University of Southern Maine and can you get accepted?
University of Southern 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.
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 Southern Maine SAT Scores
SAT scores of enrolled freshmen
SAT Range The middle 50% of enrolled testers who sent SAT. The maximum score is 1600.
990-1250Freshmen who sent SAT Share of enrolled freshmen who submitted SAT scores. This is enrolled testers, not all applicants.
10%25th Percentile Scores
- Reading 500
- Math 490
- Composite 990
75th Percentile Scores
- Reading 650
- Math 600
- Composite 1250
Average SAT
Enrolled testers at University of Southern Maine typically score around a 1120 SAT (middle 50% 990–1250) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 63rd percentile nationally. University of Southern Maine ranks #9 in the state of Maine for highest average SAT composite score.
SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 990 to 1250
SAT policy
You must send SAT or ACT for 2024-25. Confirm current rules on the school's site.
View other colleges which accept students in the 1120 SAT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
University of Southern Maine ACT Scores
ACT scores among enrolled freshmen
ACT Range Mid-50 ACT composite among enrolled testers who sent ACT. The scale tops out at 36.
24-28Freshmen reporting ACT Percent of enrolled freshmen who reported ACT. Counts enrolled testers, not the full applicant pool.
2%25th Percentile Scores
- English 22
- Math 25
- Composite 24
75th Percentile Scores
- English 26
- Math 28
- Composite 28
Average ACT
Incoming testers at University of Southern Maine typically have around a 26 ACT (mid-50 24–28) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 82nd percentile of ACT takers nationwide. University of Southern Maine places #5 among colleges in Maine for highest average ACT composite.
ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 24 to 28
ACT policy
ACT or SAT is required for 2024-25. Check the school's site for current rules.
See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 26.0 ACT score range.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers
This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
High School Class Rank
Class Rank of Admitted Students
75% of University of Southern Maine freshman are in the top half of their high school graduating class and 43% are in the top quarter.
Data Source, Peterson's Data
Estimate How You Compare
See how your GPA and SAT or ACT compare with last year's enrolled class. This is not a personal probability of admission.
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Admission Statistics
Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Requirements
What are the requirements for admission to University of Southern Maine and what student information is used for admission decisions?
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Application Fee
The cost for prospective students to apply to University of Southern Maine is $0. The school is free to apply to.
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Credits Accepted
Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025
Admission summary
University of Southern Maine is test-required for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 79.2% of applicants. GPA is not considered. 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 Southern Maine often consider these colleges
Data source: NCES / IPEDS https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161554.
GPA calculator: University of Southern Maine GPA calculator.
Last updated: August 2026