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University of Maine admissions

Orono, Maine · Public · 8,496 undergrads

University of Maine admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2025 (13,141 of 13,740, Common Data Set 2025-26). The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1060–1300.

The numbers

Applied
13,740
fall 2025
ACT, middle 50%
23–30
enrolled first-years
Average GPA
3.52
enrolled first-years
Accept their offer
15%
of admitted students enroll
Application fee
$0
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Can I get into University of Maine?

96% of applicants get in

Nearly everyone who applies gets in. The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent scores had 1060–1300 on the SAT.

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Likely: even the low end of our estimate is 60% or more, and the college admits at least 25% of applicants. Target: our estimate is 30% or more. Reach: our estimate is under 30%, or the college admits under 15%. Long shot: our estimate is under 12%, or the college admits under 12%. Estimates use the college's admit rate and score range plus your grades and scores. They are not a promise.

13,740 applied, 13,141 admitted, fall 2025 (Common Data Set).

Early rounds and deadlines

Early action is offered: you hear sooner and don't have to commit.

21days
Early action
Due Tuesday, Dec 1, 2026
111days
Regular decision
Due Monday, Mar 1, 2027

Early-round numbers: Common Data Set, fall 2025.

What University of Maine looks at

Counts most

How hard your classes were, class rank, GPA.

Counts a lot

Essay, recommendations.

Also considered

Interview, activities, talent or ability, character, volunteering, work experience.

As University of Maine rates each factor in its Common Data Set, fall 2025.

Questions people ask

What is University of Maine's acceptance rate?
University of Maine admitted 96% of applicants for fall 2025 (13,141 of 13,740, Common Data Set 2025-26).
What SAT score do you need for University of Maine?
The middle half of enrolled first-years who sent SAT scores had 1060–1300. A quarter of them scored higher and a quarter lower, so it's a typical range, not a cutoff (Common Data Set, fall 2025).
Where these numbers come from

Updated Nov 8, 2026Spot a mistake?How we get our numbers