
The University of Southern Maine is a test-optional institution, meaning that applicants are not required to submit standardized test scores as part of their application. However, the university does not allow self-reporting of test scores, which would require applicants to submit official test scores directly. Currently, 12% of applicants choose to submit SAT scores, while only 1% opt to submit ACT scores. The combined percentage of students submitting scores is 13%, indicating that the majority of applicants do not submit standardized test scores.