More selective than 38% of Maine colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
7% 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine 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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Saint Joseph's College of Maine SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Saint Joseph's College of Maine is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 590 |
| SAT math | 460 | 560 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 960 | 1150 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 84% | 500–590 | 460–560 | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 82% | 470–580 | 440–560 | — | 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine compared with other Maine colleges?
Saint Joseph's College of Maine has the 10th-lowest acceptance rate of 16 Maine colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 | University of New England | 92% | 68% | $38,107 |
| 12 | Thomas College | 96% | 54% | $18,885 |
| 13 | University of Maine | 97% | 55% | $17,510 |
| 14 | University of Maine at Farmington | 97% | 52% | $16,857 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maine colleges →
Who enrolls at Saint Joseph's College of Maine
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Saint Joseph's College of Maine admissions questions
What is the Saint Joseph's College of Maine acceptance rate?
Saint Joseph's College of Maine accepts 84% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 1,811 of 2,216 applicants were admitted.
Does Saint Joseph's College of Maine require the SAT or ACT?
Saint Joseph's College of Maine considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 7% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 0% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
The middle 50% of Saint Joseph's College of Maine enrolled first-year students scored 960–1150 on the SAT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Saint Joseph's College of Maine?
15% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (279 of 1,811).
Is Saint Joseph's College of Maine getting harder to get into?
Saint Joseph's College of Maine accepted 84% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 82% 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 Saint Joseph's College of Maine overview