- Acceptance rate: 97% for fall 2024
- Average net price: $18,237 a year (2022–23)
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University of Maine reported an acceptance rate of 97% for fall 2024.
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A guide based on reported data, not a prediction. University of Maine reviews each application.
University of Maine GPA requirements
University of Maine doesn't require a high school GPA from first-year applicants but considers one if it's submitted, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Federal data doesn't include GPA averages, and University of Maine hasn't published one we could verify, so this page doesn't list an average GPA.
University of Maine acceptance rate
University of Maine admitted 13,572 of 14,044 first-year applicants for fall 2024, an acceptance rate of 97%, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education.
University of Maine is a public 4-year university in Orono, Maine, with 9,601 undergraduates.
Admission requirements
What University of Maine looks at when it decides on first-year applicants, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024:
| Admission factor | Status |
|---|---|
| High School RecordYour transcript: the courses you took and the grades you earned. | Required |
| College Preparatory ProgramCompletion of a college preparatory curriculum in high school. | Required |
| RecommendationsLetters of recommendation from teachers, counselors, or other mentors. | Required |
| High School GPAYour cumulative high school grade point average. | Considered if submitted |
| High School Class RankYour ranking relative to other students in your graduating class. | Considered if submitted |
| Essay or Personal StatementA personal statement or essay written for your application. | Considered if submitted |
| Work ExperiencePaid or volunteer work. | Considered if submitted |
| Test ScoresSAT or ACT scores. | Not considered |
| Other TestsOther admission tests, such as the Wonderlic or WISC-III. | Not considered |
| Demonstration of CompetenciesEvidence of specific skills through portfolios, auditions, or other demonstrations. | Not considered |
| Legacy StatusWhether a parent or other relative attended the college. | Not considered |
University of Maine didn't report SAT or ACT scores for its fall 2024 first-year students.
AP credit
University of Maine awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
It also awards credit for life experience, such as work or military service.
Average net price
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average net price of $18,237 a year at University of Maine in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
Net price is the full cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Frequently asked questions
Can a 3.0 GPA get you into the University of Maine?
GPA alone can't tell you here. University of Maine admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024. It considers a high school GPA but hasn't published an average we could verify, so there's no admitted-student GPA to compare a 3.0 against. Your transcript and test scores are the clearer guide.
Is the University of Maine test optional?
Check University of Maine's admissions website for the current rule: testing policies change from year to year. University of Maine was test blind: it didn't consider SAT or ACT scores, even if you sent them, according to its filing with the U.S. Department of Education (fall 2024).
What GPA do you need to get into the University of Maine?
University of Maine doesn't require a high school GPA but considers one if submitted, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024. It hasn't published an average GPA we could verify, so we don't list one.
How selective is the University of Maine?
Not very selective: at least 3 in 4 applicants got in. University of Maine admitted 97% of first-year applicants for fall 2024.
What is the University of Maine's acceptance rate?
University of Maine's acceptance rate was 97% for fall 2024: it admitted 13,572 of 14,044 first-year applicants, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does GPA matter at the University of Maine?
It's one factor among several: University of Maine requires high school record, college preparatory program and recommendations. It considers high school GPA, high school class rank, essay or personal statement and work experience if you send them. It doesn't consider test scores, other tests, demonstration of competencies and legacy status. That's what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Does the University of Maine look at legacy status?
No. University of Maine doesn't consider whether a parent or other relative attended, according to what it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
Can you get college credit for AP scores at the University of Maine?
Yes. University of Maine awards college credit for Advanced Placement (AP) exams, it said in its report to the U.S. Department of Education for 2024–25. The college decides which exams and scores earn credit.
Does the University of Maine ask for a personal statement?
No, but it considers one. University of Maine doesn't require a personal statement or essay but considers one if you send it, as it reported to the U.S. Department of Education for fall 2024.
How much does the University of Maine cost after financial aid?
First-time, full-time undergraduates paying in-state tuition who received grant or scholarship aid paid an average of $18,237 a year at University of Maine in 2022–23, according to the U.S. Department of Education. Net price is the cost of attendance minus grants and scholarships.
Before you apply, check the University of Maine's official admissions site: requirements can differ by program and change from year to year.
Sources
- College Navigator: University of MaineU.S. Department of Education, National Center for Education Statistics, IPEDS (2024–25 provisional data): admissions, test scores and admission factors for fall 2024, undergraduate enrollment for fall 2024, net price for 2022–23 and credit policies for 2024–25.
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