Maine Maritime Academy

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Castine, ME

$11,030

Avg in-state tuition

$25,410

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Maine Maritime Academy

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

Maine Maritime Academy is a small public school located on a rural campus in Castine, Maine. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 928, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 52%. The school offers 8 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 74%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,030, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $25,410.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

52% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

77% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

74% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Considered (not required)

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile 19-25

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1000-1160

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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941

Students enrolled

1%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

Online Check Bold
On-campus Check Bold
Hybrid The program is a combination of on-campus and online learning and varies per program. Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

82%

Unknown

9%

Hispanic

4%

Black

2%

Asian

2%

Two or more races

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

17%

Socio-economic diversity

33% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

13

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

90% On-campus

10% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

Certificates X Bold Not offered

Associate X Bold Not offered

Bachelor's X Bold Not offered

Graduate Certificate X Bold Not offered

Master's Check Bold 100% online

Doctorate X Bold Not offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $11,030 $25,410
Graduate $7,200 $7,200

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,000
On-campus room and board $10,720
On-campus other expenses $2,900
Off-campus (not with family) room and board $10,720
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses $2,900
Off-campus (with family) other expenses $2,900

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $25,650 $40,030
Off-campus without family $25,650 $40,030
Off-campus with family $14,930 $29,310

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

33%

State Grant Aid

26%

Institution Grant Aid

59%

Pell Grant

33%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $4,747
State Grant Aid $1,433
Institution Grant Aid $8,568
Pell Grant Aid $4,422

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debt after graduation

$82k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III without football

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

Men Women
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming
  • Basketball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Biological And Biomedical Sciences

BA

MA

DOC

2

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

3

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

4

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

5

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

6

Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies

BA

MA

DOC

7

Transportation And Materials Moving

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.