University of Southern Maine: what international applicants need

What are University of Southern Maine's application deadlines for 2026–27?

University of Southern Maine has one application deadline for 2026–27: Early Action on December 1, 2026. It also admits on a rolling basis.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is University of Southern Maine's acceptance rate?

79.2% for students who started in fall 2024: University of Southern Maine admitted 4,613 of its 5,822 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does University of Southern Maine require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

No. University of Southern Maine is test-optional for 2026–27: you decide whether to send SAT or ACT scores.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (December 1, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for University of Southern Maine?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 490–600 in Math and 500–650 in Reading and Writing (10% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 24–28.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is University of Southern Maine's application fee for international students?

University of Southern Maine charges no application fee, for international and US applicants alike.

Which English tests does University of Southern Maine accept?

University of Southern Maine lists the TOEFL iBT, IELTS Academic, Duolingo English Test, and PTE Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does University of Southern Maine accept the Duolingo English Test?

Yes. The Duolingo English Test is among the English tests University of Southern Maine accepts for 2026–27.

How many recommendation letters does University of Southern Maine require?

University of Southern Maine doesn't require recommendation letters on the Common App for 2026–27.

• Letters that aren't required can still be accepted: the university's site says whether it reads them.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does University of Southern Maine require the Common App personal essay?

No. University of Southern Maine doesn't require the Common App personal essay for 2026–27, though you can still send it: the Common App lets you submit it to any university.

How many international students does University of Southern Maine have?

73 of University of Southern Maine's 5,525 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 1.3%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does University of Southern Maine cost for international students?

University of Southern Maine is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $27,944 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $11,284). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $12,280. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $44,384 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source