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Maine Maritime Academy

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Start: 2026-04-23T09:00:00
Location: Maine Maritime Academy

Castine, Maine 04420-0001

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Top graduate earnings — known for engineering

Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution in Castine with particular strength in engineering and business. With an average SAT of 1185, the school attracts a broad applicant pool.

A small campus of 888 undergraduates with a 10:1 student-faculty ratio. The rural location provides a peaceful, focused academic environment.

61% of students graduate within four years, and graduates earn a median of $89,964 a decade after enrollment. Net price after aid averages $21,185.

Established

1941

Motto

Dirigo

Type

Public university

Conference

North Atlantic Conference (NAC) for most sports since the 1996–97 academic year

Division

Division III

Campus Visits

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61%Acceptance

1185SAT Avg

888Students

10:1Student:Faculty

61%Grad Rate

$89,964Earnings 10yr

$21,185Net Price

News & Alerts

program2026-03-15

Maine Maritime Academy Launches New Data Science Minor

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tuition2026-02-28

Tuition Increase Announced for 2026-27

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Admissions

Acceptance Rate61.4%

SAT Score Ranges

Average: 1185

Reading & Writing

540640

Math

530630

ACT Score Range

Composite

2330

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Admissions Intel

Acceptance Rate

61.4%

Trend

SAT Avg

1185

Yield Rate

35.0%

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Cost & Financial Aid

Sticker Price

Tuition (in-state)$14,746

Tuition (out-of-state)$30,226

Room & Board$11,926

Books & Supplies$1,300

Total Cost of Attendance$30,166

Average Net Price$21,185

Median Debt at Graduation$27,000

Monthly Payment (10yr)$286

Net Price by Family Income

$0–30K$12,499

$30–48K$16,642

$48–75K$18,372

$75–110K$22,427

$110K+$25,342

Financial Intel

Avg Net Price

$21,185

Tuition Trend

Graduate w/ Zero Debt

3400.0%

Avg Tuition Increase

3.2%/yr

Median Debt at Grad

$26,812

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Campus Safety

Total Incidents (2024)

Peer Average

3-Year Trend

Emergency System

Campus security, emergency notification system

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Programs (16)

Student Life

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Student Body

Undergrads

888

Gender Split

20% / 80%

Women / Men

First Generation

21%

Pell Grant Recipients

25%

Race & Ethnicity

White 83%

Black 3%

Hispanic 5%

Asian 1%

Two+ 2%

Int'l 1%

Outcomes

4-Year Graduation Rate61.4%

Freshman Retention82.0%

Median Earnings After Graduation

6 Years$93,944

8 Years$84,472

10 Years$89,964

10-Year Earnings by Gender

Women

$57,400

Men

$114,900

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Rankings

U.S. News

#45

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Forbes

#52

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Niche

#38

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History & Fun Facts

•Leavitt and the Portland Propeller Club seeking to establish an institution of nautical science, the Maine Legislature made an appropriation of $15,000 in March 1941.
•The Maine Maritime Academy was formally established by an act of the 90th Maine Legislature on March 21, 1941.
•The Mattie, a schooner out of Camden, Maine, served as the first training ship.
•The Academy met that challenge, graduating its first class in May 1943 after a truncated course of studies.
•Naval Academy graduate and World War II naval aviator, served as superintendent from 1964 to 1984, transforming the academy through comprehensive modernization and academic expansion.

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Source: Wikipedia

Location & Lifestyle

Cost of Living

98Average

Estimated from ME state average

Climate (School Year)

Snowfall: 60"Sunny days: 200Rainy days: 125

Nearest Cities

Bostonpop. 675K

180 mi(312 min)

New Yorkpop. 8.3M

367 mi(636 min)

Philadelphiapop. 1.6M

447 mi(775 min)

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Getting There

Nearest Airports

PWM Portland Jetport91 mi

MHT Manchester-Boston166 mi

BOS Boston Logan178 mi

Distance to Cities

Boston, MA180 mi · ~5h 12m drive

New York, NY367 mi · ~10h 36m drive

Hartford, CT266 mi · ~7h 41m drive

Providence, RI221 mi · ~6h 23m drive

Albany, NY276 mi · ~7h 58m drive

Syracuse, NY378 mi · ~10h 55m drive

Rochester, NY447 mi · ~12h 55m drive

Buffalo, NY514 mi · ~14h 51m drive

Philadelphia, PA447 mi · ~12h 55m drive

Pittsburgh, PA632 mi · ~18h 15m drive

Harrisburg, PA501 mi · ~14h 28m drive

Newark, NJ372 mi · ~10h 45m drive

Trenton, NJ418 mi · ~12h 5m drive

Northern (cold winters, cool summers)

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Visit Planning

Suggested Itinerary

9:00 AMArrive & park

Visitor parking lot

Free parking with visitor pass

9:30 AMCheck in at Admissions

Admissions Office

10:00 AMInformation session

Welcome Center

45 minutes

11:00 AMCampus tour

Starts at Welcome Center

75 minutes, student-led

12:30 PMLunch

Main Dining Hall

Visitor meal passes available

1:30 PMDepartment visit

Academic buildings

Schedule with department directly

2:30 PMExplore campus independently

Library, student center, residence halls

Nearby Hotels

Mid-Range

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$80-150/night

< 10 mi

Airport Transit

Portland Jetport (PWM)91 miles

Rental car

137 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

182 min$109-182

Manchester-Boston (MHT)166 miles

Rental car

249 min$40-60/day

Shuttle/rideshare

332 min$199-332

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Nearby Attractions

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Castine Historic Districtwalkable

Charming New England village with colonial and maritime history

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Fort Georgewalkable

Revolutionary War-era fort with stunning harbor views

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Penobscot Baywalkable

Beautiful coastal area with sailing and maritime activities

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Acadia National Park

Stunning coastal national park with hiking and ocean views

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Blue Hill

Artistic community with galleries, shops, and restaurants

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Maine Maritime Academy Application Checklist

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Official High School Transcript

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School Report + Counselor Recommendation

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Maine Maritime Academy Supplemental EssaysNon-standard

1-3 supplemental essays required

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CSS Profile / FAFSA

Required for financial aid consideration

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Arts Portfolio (if applicable)Non-standardOptional

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SAT Range	Avg Award	Note
1400-1600	$25,000	Academic merit scholarship
1200-1399	$15,000	Dean's scholarship
1000-1199	$8,000	Achievement award