Portland, ME
Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
Source: IPEDS Admissions survey
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 79%.
| Fall | Applicants | Admitted | Enrolled | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | 4,996 | 4,042 | 893 | 81% |
| 2020 | 4,774 | 4,198 | 808 | 88% |
| 2021 | 5,397 | 4,695 | 895 | 87% |
| 2022 | 5,544 | 4,736 | 751 | 85% |
| 2023 | 5,823 | 4,618 | 718 | 79% |
Fall 2023 applicants
2,972 of 3,499 women and 1,646 of 2,324 men were admitted.
Policy: Required
Reported by the institution to IPEDS
| Secondary school GPA | Not considered |
| Secondary school rank | Considered |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| Completion of college-preparatory program | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Not considered |
| Admission test scores | Required |
| English proficiency test | Required |
| Other test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered |
| Personal statement or essay | Required |
| Legacy status | Not considered |
Undergraduate student body, not admitted applicants
University of Southern Maine has an acceptance rate of 79% for the fall 2023 entering class, admitting 4,618 of 5,823 applicants.
Less Selective. Admission is not highly competitive: about 79 of every 100 applicants are accepted.
5,823 students applied for the fall 2023 entering class, and 718 enrolled.
Yes. University of Southern Maine requires admission test scores to be considered for admission.
The acceptance rate has held roughly steady since 2019, at around 79%.