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Maine Maritime Academy

Type 4 year, Public
Campus locale Rural: Distant
Degrees offered Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system Semester
Student body size Small
Common app member Yes
Dormitory capacity 652
Student to faculty ratio 9 to 1
Acceptance rate 58%
Students retention rate 81%
On-time graduation rate 72%

Located in Castine, Maine, Maine Maritime Academy is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

Maine Maritime Academy is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 9-to-1, Maine Maritime Academy emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Maine Maritime Academy boasts an impressive student retention rate of 81% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 70% and 72%, respectively.


  • Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
  • The institution provides on-campus housing

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

57.7%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$14,338

Cost of attendance at Maine Maritime Academy in 2022 for students from Maine.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average $10,171
National average $8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$29,258

Cost of attendance at Maine Maritime Academy in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Maine's average $21,798
National average $18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 66 of freshman students at Maine Maritime Academy received on average $8,047 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$8,047
Students Receiving Aid Average Amount Total Amount
Pell Grant 65 30% $4,282 $278,339
Other Federal Grant 66 30% $4,702 $310,339
State Grant/Scholarships 62 29% $1,937 $120,090
Institutional Grant/Scholarships 112 52% $6,431 $720,228
Total Grant & Scholarships 143 66% $8,047 $1,150,657

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Maine Maritime Academy students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Maine Maritime Academy students is 72.5%. Female students graduated at a rate of 76.3%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 71.6%.

72.5%

  • asian 100.0% 5 students
  • white 75.9% 129 students
  • unknown 58.8% 10 students
  • hispanic 60.0% 3 students

Sport Conferences

  • Basketball North Atlantic Conference
  • Track and Cross Country North Atlantic Conference

Athletic Associations

  • NCAA
    National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Maine Maritime Academy provides the following additional services to its students
  • Placement services for graduates
  • Academic/career counseling services
  • Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Maine Maritime Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.
  • Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

  • Study abroad
  • Teacher certification
  • ROTC - Navy

Veteran Services

  • Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
  • Recognized student veteran organization
  • Credit for military training
  • Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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