University of Maine Acceptance Rate
Orono, Maine · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 13,995
- Admitted
- 13,395
- Yield
- 13.9%
- Test policy
- Test-blind
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, University of Maine's acceptance rate has risen from 82.6% in 2014–15 to 95.7% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 11,552 to 13,995 (+21%) over that period.
Its 95.7% rate makes University of Maine more selective than about 8% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Maine schools, it is more selective than about 27%.
University of Maine has been test-blind (scores not considered) since 2023–24. Of admitted students, 13.9% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 11,552 | 9,539 | 82.6% | 2,068 |
| 2015–16 | 11,044 | 10,073 | 91.2% | 2,047 |
| 2016–17 | 12,952 | 11,625 | 89.8% | 2,230 |
| 2017–18 | 13,231 | 12,207 | 92.3% | 2,299 |
| 2018–19 | 12,457 | 11,503 | 92.3% | 2,248 |
| 2019–20 | 13,118 | 11,838 | 90.2% | 2,140 |
| 2020–21 | 14,785 | 13,633 | 92.2% | 2,059 |
| 2021–22 | 14,965 | 14,435 | 96.5% | 2,317 |
| 2022–23 | 15,021 | 14,114 | 94% | 1,940 |
| 2023–24 | 13,995 | 13,395 | 95.7% | 1,868 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 8,110 | 7,771 | 95.8% |
| Men | 5,849 | 5,593 | 95.6% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-blind (not considered).
How University of Maine compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is University of Maine's acceptance rate?
University of Maine's acceptance rate is 95.7% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (13,395 admitted of 13,995 applicants).
Is University of Maine test optional?
University of Maine is test-blind: SAT/ACT scores are not considered in admission.
How many people apply to University of Maine?
University of Maine received 13,995 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 13,395.
Is University of Maine getting harder to get into?
University of Maine has become easier to get into: its acceptance rate went from 82.6% in 2014–15 to 95.7% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: www.umaine.edu/.