More selective than 19% of Maine colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
Share of students sending scores not reported.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University 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.
We don't have University of Maine's Common Data Set yet, the college's own report of what it weighs in admissions, early decision and waitlist numbers. Work at University of Maine or have its file? Send it to us.
University of Maine admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 97% | — | — | — | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 96% | — | — | — | 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 University of Maine compared with other Maine colleges?
University of Maine has the 13th-lowest acceptance rate of 16 Maine colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 15 | University of Maine at Fort Kent | 98% | 39% | $7,482 |
| 16 | University of Maine at Presque Isle | 100% | 52% | $7,035 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maine colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Maine
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Maine admissions questions
What is the University of Maine acceptance rate?
University of Maine accepts 97% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 13,395 of 13,995 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Maine require the SAT or ACT?
University of Maine does not consider SAT or ACT scores (test-blind), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023.
How many admitted students enroll at University of Maine?
14% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (1,868 of 13,395).
Is University of Maine getting harder to get into?
University of Maine accepted 97% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 96% 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 University of Maine overview