Maine Maritime Academy

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About Maine Maritime Academy

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: No

Accreditation: regional

Maine Maritime Academy is a small public school located on a rural campus in Castine, Maine. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 871, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 58%. The school offers 9 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 72%, and a student-faculty ratio of 9:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $11,250, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $26,170.

Castine, ME

$11,250

Avg in-state
tuition

$26,170

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

58%

Acceptance Rate Insight

58% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

81%

Retention Rate Insight

81% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.

72%

Graduation Rate Insight

72% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 scoresRecommended

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot required or recommended

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programNot required or recommended

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*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-

SAT 25th-75th Percentile-

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

888

Students enrolled

18%

Online student enrollment

9:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

OnlineCheck Bold
On-campusCheck Bold
HybridCheck Bold

Demographics

White

83%

Unknown

6%

Black

2%

Hispanic

5%

Two or more races

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

2%

American Indian/Alaska Native

1%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

%

Socio-economic diversity

30% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

30%

Online Programs

Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

1

Total Online Enrollment

161

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

91% On-campus

9% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$59,784$59,784
Graduate$54,672$54,672

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$17,758
On-campus other expenses$2,600
Off-campus (not with family) room and boardCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expensesCurrently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$81,342$81,342
Off-campus without family$60,984$60,984
Off-campus with family$60,984$60,984

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

30%

State Grant Aid

29%

Institution Grant Aid

52%

Pell Grant

30%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$4,702
State Grant Aid$1,937
Institution Grant Aid$6,431
Pell Grant Aid$4,436

Financial Outlook

$27k

Average student debtafter graduation

$82k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

25.1%

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

Participation

MenWomen
  • Basketball
  • Golf
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
  • Swimming Diving
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Biological And Biomedical Sciences.
2Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
3Engineering Technologies/Technicians.
4Engineering.
5Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
6Multi/Interdisciplinary Studies.
7Physical Sciences.
8Transportation And Materials Moving.

Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2021-2022]. 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.