Admission Statistics

For the academic year 2022-23, the acceptance rate of University of Southern Maine is 85.43% and the yield (also known as enrollment rate) is 15.86%. 2,102 men and 3,442 women applied to U of Southern Maine and 1,702 men and 3,034 women students were accepted.
Among them, 309 men and 442 women were enrolled in the school (Fall 2022). The following table and chart show the admission statistics including the number of applicants, acceptance rate, and yield at U of Southern Maine.
Acceptance Rate and Admission Statistics at U of Southern Maine
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Applicants5,5442,1023,44200
Admitted4,7361,7023,03400
Enrolled75130944200
Acceptance Rate 85.43%80.97%88.15%--
Yield 15.86%18.16%14.57%--
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

SAT and ACT Score Distribution

In 2023, 156 students (21% of enrolled) have submitted their SAT scores and 11 students (1%) have submitted their ACT scores for seeking degrees at U of Southern Maine.
The median SAT score is 1,110 with 570 SAT EBRW and 540 SAT Math median scores. The 75th percentile SAT score of EBRW (Evidence-Based Reading / Writing) is 630 and the 25th percentile is 510. The SAT Math 75th percentile score is 590 and 25th percentile is 488 .
The median ACT composite score is 21 with 75th percentile score of 26 and 25th percentile score of 19 at U of Southern Maine. The median ACT math score is 20 and the ACT English score is 20.
The SAT and ACT scores at University of Southern Maine are similar to the average score compared to similar colleges (SAT: 1,079, ACT: 22 - public master's college and university with larger programs).
2023 SAT and ACT Scores at U of Southern Maine
25th Percentile50th Percentile (Median)75th Percentile
SAT Total99811101220
SAT Evidence-Based Reading and Writing510570630
SAT Math488540590
ACT Composite192126
ACT Math172024
ACT English172029
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

First-year Enrollment by Gender and Enrolled Type

For the academic year 2022-23, total 751 first-year students enrolled in U of Southern Maine. The proportion of full-time students is 97.07% and part-time students is 2.93%.
By gender, the proportion of men students is 41.15% and women students is 58.85%.
The following table and chart visualize the first-year students by gender and enrolled type at U of Southern Maine.
First-Year Students by Gender and Enrolled Type at U of Southern Maine
TotalMenWomenAnother GenderGender Unknown
Total75130944200
Full-time72929943000
Part-time22101200
Data source: IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) (Last update: December 11, 2023)

Application Requirements

It requires to submit High School Record (or Transcript), Recommendations, SAT / ACT, English Proficiency Test, and Personal statement or essay to its applicants.
The SAT and ACT test score is reqired to be considered in admission process at U of Southern Maine. The english proficiency test is reqired .
The next table summarizes the application requirements to apply University of Southern Maine.
For more admission information such as minimum GPA and deadlines, see its online application page .
Get Programs and Admission Information
U of Southern Maine Admission Requirements
High School GPANot Considered
High School RankConsidered, if submitted
High School Record (or Transcript)Required
Completion of College Preparatory ProgramConsidered, if submitted
RecommendationsRequired
Formal Demonstration of CompetenciesNot Considered
SAT / ACTRequired
English Proficiency TestRequired
Other Test (Wonderlic,WISC-III,etc)Not Considered
Work experienceConsidered, if submitted
Personal statement or essayRequired
Legacy statusNot Considered

General Admissions Information

The next table provides general admission information for applying to U of Southern Maine.
Admission Information for Applying to U of Southern Maine
Open Admission PolicyNo
Admission Informationwww.usm.maine.edu/admission
Online Applicationhttps://beech.unet.maine.edu/eapp/pls/eaMenu.logon_index_page
Calendar SystemSemester
Credits AcceptedDual Credits, Credits for Life Experiences, Advanced placement (AP) Credits
Degree Offered1-Year Certificate, Bachelor, Post-Bachelor Certificate, Master, Post-Master Certificate, Doctoral (Research), Doctoral (Professional Practice)

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