Hardest colleges to get into in Maine
Top 10 colleges in Maine with the lowest acceptance rates
What are the hardest colleges to get into in Maine? We've got you covered. We've compiled a national college database and have created a list of the hardest universities to get into in Maine below. These are the hardest 4 year colleges to get into in Maine, and sometimes some of the hardest colleges to get into in the US. You could even say these are the best colleges in Maine. We also include each college's median SAT and ACT scores so that you can see where you're most competitive. Read on to find out more.
Acceptance rates and test scores are for students who applied to start college in fall 2024, from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard unless an entry names the school's own figures. SAT section scores and ACT scores are medians for enrolled first-year students who submitted them, and an SAT total is the two section medians added together. Published , updated .
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Bowdoin College acceptance rate
Bowdoin College accepted 7.1% of applicants for fall 2024.
At Bowdoin College, the median SAT section scores add up to 1520.
- SAT math: 770
- SAT reading/writing: 750
The median ACT composite score at Bowdoin College is 34.
Bowdoin College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.
Colby College acceptance rate
Colby College accepted 7.1% of applicants for fall 2024.
At Colby College, the median SAT section scores add up to 1510.
- SAT math: 770
- SAT reading/writing: 740
The median ACT composite score at Colby College is 33.
Colby College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.
Bates College acceptance rate
Bates College accepted 13.3% of applicants for fall 2024.
At Bates College, the median SAT section scores add up to 1465.
- SAT math: 735
- SAT reading/writing: 730
The median ACT composite score at Bates College is 33.
Bates College considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.
Maine Maritime Academy acceptance rate
Maine Maritime Academy accepted 54.1% of applicants for fall 2024.
At Maine Maritime Academy, the median SAT section scores add up to 1170.
- SAT math: 570
- SAT reading/writing: 600
The median ACT composite score at Maine Maritime Academy is 23.
Maine Maritime Academy considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.
College of the Atlantic acceptance rate
College of the Atlantic accepted 70.2% of applicants for fall 2024.
At College of the Atlantic, the median SAT section scores add up to 1370.
- SAT math: 660
- SAT reading/writing: 710
College of the Atlantic considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.
Husson University acceptance rate
Husson University accepted 81% of applicants for fall 2024.
At Husson University, the median SAT section scores add up to 1180.
- SAT math: 580
- SAT reading/writing: 600
Husson University considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.
Saint Joseph's College of Maine acceptance rate
Saint Joseph's College of Maine accepted 83.5% of applicants for fall 2024.
At Saint Joseph's College of Maine, the median SAT section scores add up to 1040.
- SAT math: 500
- SAT reading/writing: 540
Saint Joseph's College of Maine considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them.
University of New England acceptance rate
University of New England accepted 91.6% of applicants for fall 2024.
No SAT scores for University of New England are available for fall 2024.
University of New England neither requires nor recommends SAT or ACT scores.
University of Maine acceptance rate
University of Maine accepted 96.6% of applicants for fall 2024.
No SAT scores for University of Maine are available for fall 2024.
University of Maine neither requires nor recommends SAT or ACT scores.
University of Maine Fort Kent acceptance rate
University of Maine Fort Kent accepted 97.9% of applicants for fall 2024.
No SAT scores for University of Maine Fort Kent are available for fall 2024.
University of Maine Fort Kent neither requires nor recommends SAT or ACT scores.
Conclusion
Getting into any college is an accomplishment, but these schools are arguably the hardest to get into in Maine. Knowledge is power, and we hope this list gives you the key data you need to make a decision on where you should apply. You will want to be above the median SAT or ACT score, and have a strong GPA with good extracurriculars. Good luck!
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