Maine Maritime Academy
About Maine Maritime Academy
Overview, location, and what makes it stand out
Maine Maritime Academy is a public university in Castine, ME. It has a 57.7% acceptance rate with in-state tuition of $14,562 per year, serving approximately 874 students.
Founded
1941
Location
Castine, Maine
Students
968
Institution
Public
Known For
Key Stats
A quick snapshot of what matters most
Acceptance Rate
54.1%
Moderately selective
Graduation Rate
58.2%
Below national average
In-State Tuition
$15,158
Out-of-state: $31,102
Avg Net Price
$23,414
After financial aid
SAT Average
1166
Out of 1600
Median Earnings
$89,964
10 years after enrollment
Admissions
How competitive is getting in?
Selectivity
Selective
54.1 out of 100 applicants get in
How to Apply
Test Policy
Test Optional
Application Fee
$50
Early
Nov 30
Regular
Rolling
Maine Maritime Academy accepts 54.1% of applicants and doesn't require standardized tests. Focus on your grades and personal statement, and you have a solid chance.
SAT Scores
1166/ 1600
ACT Scores
26/ 36
Academics
How strong is the academic experience?
Student Success
Average
58.2% complete their degree within six years
Retention
81.7%
4-Year Grad
54%
6-Year Grad
72%
Teaching Quality
11:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
Full-Time
77.5%
$/Student
$12.7K
Class Size
Medium
While 54% finish in 4 years, 81.7% of freshmen do return for sophomore year. Many students here may take a bit longer, but they stick with it.
Tuition & Costs
What will you actually pay?
Tuition & Fees
$15,158
In-State
$31,102
Out-of-State
Tuition and mandatory fees only, does not include housing or meals
Room & Board
$12,282
Books & Supplies
$1,300
Total Cost of Attendance
$31,046
After Financial Aid
$23,414
Average Net Price
Average amount students actually pay after grants and scholarships
Net Price (family income <$30K)
$9,511
Receive Grants
24.6%
Take Loans
58.2%
The full cost of attendance is about $31,046/yr for in-state students, including $12,282 for room and board. After aid, most pay around $23,414. Out-of-state tuition jumps to $31,102.
Financial Aid
Who gets aid and what happens after
Financial aid comes in two forms: grants and scholarships (free money you don't repay) and loans (borrowed money you pay back after graduating). Here's how students at Maine Maritime Academy fund their education.
While in School
24.6%
Get Grants
Free money
58.2%
Take Loans
Must repay
$87,728
Median Family Income
After Graduation
$27,000
Median Debt at Graduation
Total federal loan balance when students graduate
$286/mo
Monthly Payment
0%
LowDefault Rate
The $27,000 median debt is above average, but graduates earn $90K within ten years. The numbers suggest the investment pays off for most students.
Student Body
Diversity, gender, and enrollment
From gender balance and racial diversity to age and background, here's a look at who attends Maine Maritime Academy.
Gender
20%
Female
80%
Male
Female to Male Ratio
Race & Ethnicity
Enrollment
942
Undergraduate Students
Student Profile
26
Graduates
20.7%
First-Gen
20 yrs
Avg Age
5%
Age 25+
Men make up the majority at 80% of the student body. 20.7% are first-generation college students.
Campus Life
What it's like to be a student here
Campus Setting
Rural: Distant
Campus Quick Facts
942
Students
public
Institution
Small
Campus Size
Baccalaureate
Classification
What This College Offers
Semester calendar
Study Abroad
No
AP Credit
Yes
Teacher Cert
No
ROTC
Yes
Evening College
No
Online Programs
Yes
Job Placement
Yes
Career Counseling
Yes
Sports & Athletics
How seriously this college takes sport
Maine Maritime Academy fields 9 varsity teams with 273 student athletes, about 29% of the student body.
Division
NCAA
Division III with football
Conference
North Atlantic
The league its teams compete in
Varsity Sports
9
Biggest: Lacrosse
Student Athletes
273
29% of the student body
Athletes by Gender
62% / 38%
169
Men
104
Women
8
Men's Teams
7
Women's Teams
Biggest Teams
Every Varsity Team
After Graduation
What can you earn with this degree?
How much do graduates of Maine Maritime Academyearn, and what do they study? Here's a look at outcomes and popular programs.
Earnings Trajectory
$89,964
Median Earnings · 10 Years After
Popular Programs
Top 6Marine Transportation
$83K
32 grads
1yr Earnings
Energy Systems Technologies/Technicians
—
30 grads
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
$108K
24 grads
1yr Earnings
International Business
$67K
21 grads
1yr Earnings
Systems Engineering
—
7 grads
Ecology, Evolution, Systematics, and Population Biology
—
7 grads
Graduates start at $94K six years out, climb to $88K by year eight, and reach $90K by year ten. That upward trajectory shows the degree keeps paying off.
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