Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Morehead State's yield is 3 pts higher than U. Southern Maine's
Yield rate - 2
Morehead State admits 77% vs. 79% at U. Southern Maine
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- U. Southern MaineAccessible
- Morehead StateAccessible
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 900–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 20–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- U. Southern MaineTest scores required
- Morehead StateTest-optional
How they read a record
U. Southern Maine
The high school record is required; class rank and a college-prep program are considered.
Morehead State
GPA and the high school record are required; a college-prep program is considered.
What they look at
| Factor | U. Southern Maine | Morehead State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Not considered | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Considered | Considered |
| Recommendations | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Not considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why