More selective than 56% of Maine colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
12% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 1% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose University of Southern 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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University of Southern 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, University of Southern Maine is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 500 | 650 |
| SAT math | 490 | 600 |
| ACT composite | 24 | 28 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 990 | 1250 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
University of Southern Maine admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 79% | 500–650 | 490–600 | 24–28 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 79% | 505–640 | 490–640 | 23–26 | 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 Southern Maine compared with other Maine colleges?
University of Southern Maine has the 8th-lowest acceptance rate of 16 Maine colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |
| 11 | University of New England | 92% | 68% | $38,107 |
| 12 | Thomas College | 96% | 54% | $18,885 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maine colleges →
Who enrolls at University of Southern Maine
College Scorecard; IPEDS
University of Southern Maine admissions questions
What is the University of Southern Maine acceptance rate?
University of Southern Maine accepts 79% of applicants, most. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 4,618 of 5,823 applicants were admitted.
Does University of Southern Maine require the SAT or ACT?
University of Southern Maine requires SAT or ACT scores for admission, according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 12% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 1% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for University of Southern Maine?
The middle 50% of University of Southern Maine enrolled first-year students scored 990–1250 on the SAT and 24–28 on the ACT. 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 University of Southern Maine?
16% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (718 of 4,618).
Is University of Southern Maine getting harder to get into?
University of Southern Maine accepted 79% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 79% 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 Southern Maine overview