More selective than 69% of Maine colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
83% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 0% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose MCHP over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
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MCHP admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 71% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 33% | 430–480 | 420–490 | — | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is MCHP compared with other Maine colleges?
MCHP has the 6th-lowest acceptance rate of 16 Maine colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 | Bowdoin College | 7% | 95% | $14,398 |
| 3 | Bates College | 13% | 90% | $29,351 |
| 4 | Maine Maritime Academy | 54% | 58% | $23,414 |
| 5 | College of the Atlantic | 70% | 68% | $25,184 |
| 6 | Maine College of Health Professions | 71% | 67% | $26,312 |
| 7 | Maine College of Art & Design | 76% | 52% | $38,338 |
| 8 | University of Southern Maine | 79% | 40% | $13,596 |
| 9 | Husson University | 81% | 59% | $21,005 |
| 10 | Saint Joseph's College of Maine | 84% | 66% | $27,555 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maine colleges →
Who enrolls at MCHP
College Scorecard; IPEDS
MCHP admissions questions
What is the MCHP acceptance rate?
Maine College of Health Professions accepts 71% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 6 of 18 applicants were admitted.
Does MCHP require the SAT or ACT?
Maine College of Health Professions considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 83% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
How many admitted students enroll at MCHP?
100% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (6 of 6).
Is MCHP getting harder to get into?
Maine College of Health Professions accepted 71% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 33% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Maine College of Health Professions overview