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University of Southern Maine
Acceptance Rate, Requirements & Admissions Information
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Admissions Department
96 Falmouth Street Gorham, ME 04038
(800) 800-4USM x5670
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Freshman Admission Reqs
Freshman Admission Reqs
High School Preparation
High School Graduation
High school diploma required and GED is accepted
High School Program
College preparatory program is recommended
High School Units Req or Recommended
Subject
Req
Reco
English
4
Mathematics
3
Science
2
3
Social Studies
2
3
History
1
1
Examinations
Subject
Required Units
Due in Admissions Office
SAT or ACT
Not used if submitted
Not reported
SAT Only
Not used if submitted
Not reported
ACT Only
Not used if submitted
Not reported
SAT & SAT Subject Tests, or ACT
Not reported
Not reported
SAT Subject Tests Only
Not reported
Not reported
ACT Writing Test Policy
Not reported
Not reported
Applying For Admission
Applying For Admission
Admissions Office
Address
96 Falmouth Street
Gorham
ME
04038
Phone
(800) 800-4USM x5670
Fax
(207) 780-5640
Application Dates & Fees
Regular Admission Deadline
Rolling
Application Fee
No fee required
Application Fee Waiver
Not reported
Regular Admission Notification
Rolling, notification begins December 1
Accept Offer of Admission
Not reported
Waiting List Used
No
Defer Admission
Student can defer admission
Transfer Admission
Transfer applications accepted
Early Admission
Early Decision Offered
No
Early Action Offered
Yes
Early Action Deadline
December 1
Early Action Notification
January 15
Application Form
Common Application
Accepted
Electronic Application
Accepted
Other Application Requirements
Interview
Not Required
Essay or Personal Statement
Required for all freshmen
Letters of Recommendation
1 recommended for all freshmen
Other
Audition for music majors recommended for some freshmen
Financial Need
Financial need is not a consideration in the admissions process
Selection of Students
Selection of Students
Factor
Very Important
Important
Considered
Not Considered
Rigor of Secondary School Record
X
Academic GPA
X
Standardized Tests
X
Class Rank
X
Recommendations
X
Essay
X
Interview
X
Level of Applicant's Interest
X
Extracurricular Activities
X
Volunteer Work
X
Particular Talent/Ability
X
Character/Personal Qualities
X
First Generation to Attend College
X
State Residency
X
Geographic Residence
X
Relation with Alumnus
X
Religious Affiliation/Commitment
X
Work Experience
X
Profile of Fall Admission
Profile of Fall Admission
Overall Admission Rate
79% of 5,823 applicants were admitted
Women
85% of 3,499 applicants were admitted
Men
71% of 2,324 applicants were admitted
Students Enrolled
1,175 (25%) of 4,618 admitted students enrolled
Women
718 (24%) of 2,972 admitted students enrolled
Men
457 (28%) of 1,646 admitted students enrolled
Grade Point Average of Enrolled Freshmen (4.0 Scale)
4.00 and Above
19%
3.75 - 3.99
8%
3.50 - 3.74
19%
3.25 - 3.49
17%
3.00 - 3.24
15%
2.50 - 2.99
12.2%
2.00 - 2.49
9.2%
SAT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
SAT Math: 490-610 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
3.6%
Score of 600 - 700
30.1%
Score of 500 - 600
37.3%
Score of 400 - 500
25.3%
Score of 300 - 400
3.6%
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
SAT EBRW: 505-640 range of middle 50%
Score of 700 - 800
4.8%
Score of 600 - 700
33.7%
Score of 500 - 600
37.3%
Score of 400 - 500
24.1%
Score of 300 - 400
Not Reported
Score of 200 - 300
Not Reported
ACT Scores of Enrolled Freshmen
23-26 range of middle 50%
Score of 30 - 36
11.1%
Score of 24 - 29
55.6%
Score of 18 - 23
11.1%
Score of 12 - 17
22.2%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Math: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
Not Reported
Score of 24 - 29
44%
Score of 18 - 23
22%
Score of 12 - 17
33%
Score of 6 - 11
Not Reported
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
ACT Eng: Not reported
Score of 30 - 36
11%
Score of 24 - 29
56%
Score of 18 - 23
11%
Score of 12 - 17
11%
Score of 6 - 11
11%
Score of 5 or Below
Not Reported
Other Qualifications of Enrolled Freshmen
High School Class Rank
Top tenth: 9%
Top quarter: 39%
Top half: 73%
National Merit Scholar
Not reported
Valedictorian
Not reported
Class President
Not reported
Student Government Officer
Not reported
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