University of Southern Maine SAT and ACT scores
Portland, ME · public college · 5,520 undergraduates. These are the scores of first-year students who sent them.
Updated October 29, 2026 · College Scorecard data release 06/10/2026
Test policy and the CLT
- SAT and ACT: Required, as University of Southern Maine reports it to the federal government. Check the college's admissions site for this year's rule.
- CLT: Not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026.
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Questions people ask
What SAT score do you need for University of Southern Maine?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent SAT scores to University of Southern Maine scored 990 to 1250, with an average of 1116. A score at or above 1120 puts you in the upper half of that range. Scores below the range don't rule you out, but they make the rest of the application matter more.
What ACT score do you need for University of Southern Maine?
The middle 50% of first-year students who sent ACT scores scored 24 to 28. A 28 or higher puts you in the top quarter of students who sent ACT scores.
Does University of Southern Maine require the SAT or ACT?
University of Southern Maine reports its test policy to the federal government as "Required". Policies change from year to year, so confirm on the college's admissions website before you apply.
Does University of Southern Maine accept the CLT?
University of Southern Maine is not on the CLT's list of partner colleges as of October 29, 2026. Ask its admissions office before sending CLT scores.
Colleges in Maine with similar scores
- University of Maine at FarmingtonSAT 995–1245
- Husson UniversitySAT 1065–1275
- Maine Maritime AcademySAT 1095–1260
- Saint Joseph's College of MaineSAT 960–1150
- College of the AtlanticSAT 1240–1430
Colleges elsewhere with similar scores
- Florida Atlantic UniversitySAT 1040–1200
- Florida Gulf Coast UniversitySAT 1040–1200
- Longwood UniversitySAT 1030–1210
- Lynn UniversitySAT 1040–1200
- Marietta CollegeSAT 1040–1200
- Middle Tennessee State UniversitySAT 1010–1230
More about University of Southern Maine
Sources
- U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard: University of Southern Maine (data release 06/10/2026; scores and test policy as reported by the college to IPEDS)
- Classic Learning Test, colleges that accept the CLT, read October 29, 2026
- CLT and SAT concordance and CLT and ACT concordance, read October 29, 2026