Maine Maritime Academy
Maine Maritime Academy is a public research university in Castine, Maine, enrolling about 942 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 54.14% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $89,964 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $15,158
- 2024 Average Net Price: $23,414 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 54.14% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 942 91.2% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 58.18%
- Average SAT Score: 1166
Maine Maritime Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about Maine Maritime Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Maine Maritime Academy?
Maine Maritime Academy is located in Castine, ME (ZIP 04420-0001).
Is Maine Maritime Academy public or private?
Maine Maritime Academy is a Public institution.
How much does Maine Maritime Academy cost?
Published tuition: $15,158 in-state, $31,102 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $23,414.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $9,511 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $21,690 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $21,162 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $24,372 |
| $110,001+ | $25,021 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $60,632.
How hard is it to get into Maine Maritime Academy?
Admission rate: 54.14%.
Among enrollees who submitted scores: average SAT 1166.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Maine Maritime Academy?
Total enrollment: 942 students.
About 91% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Maine Maritime Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 58.18%.
First-year retention: 81.7%.
What do graduates of Maine Maritime Academy earn?
Median earnings: $93,944 six years after entry; $89,964 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $27,000.
24.63% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Maine Maritime Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (210 completions)
- CIP 142201 (71 completions)
- CIP 490309 (54 completions)
- CIP 521101 (27 completions)
- CIP 151702 (26 completions)
- CIP 261302 (9 completions)
- CIP 520203 (8 completions)
- CIP 142701 (7 completions)
- CIP 303201 (4 completions)
- CIP 400607 (3 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Maine Maritime Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 54.14%; completion rate 58.18%; median earnings $89,964 at 10 years; net price $23,414. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$15,158
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Maine Maritime Academy was $15,158.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$23,414
2024 Value
In 2024 Maine Maritime Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $23,414.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$93,656 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$23,414 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$60,632 4-Year In-State Tuition
$124,408 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Maine Maritime Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
24.63% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
58.16% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Maine Maritime Academy was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Maine Maritime Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $11,950 | $22,770 | $19,687 |
| 2014 | $12,400 | $24,040 | $20,861 |
| 2015 | $12,788 | $25,362 | $23,175 |
| 2016 | $13,078 | $26,158 | $21,440 |
| 2017 | $13,278 | $26,628 | $23,460 |
| 2018 | $13,478 | $27,098 | $22,764 |
| 2019 | $13,792 | $27,820 | $23,239 |
| 2020 | $14,058 | $28,438 | $20,970 |
| 2021 | $14,338 | $29,258 | $23,778 |
| 2022 | $14,562 | $30,042 | $21,385 |
| 2023 | $14,746 | $30,226 | $21,185 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
54.14% Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
SAT Average: 1166
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
Estimated GPA Range: 3.0 - 3.4
Estimated Median GPA: 3.20
Note: GPA requirements are estimated based on admission selectivity and test scores. Actual requirements may vary.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Maine Maritime Academy in 2024 is 942 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
81.7%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
38.89% 100% Completion Time
58.18% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 38.89% of students graduating from Maine Maritime Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Maine Maritime Academy.
Return on Investment
$27,000 Median Student Debt
$89,964 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.01% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
860.58% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Maine Maritime Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 14.2201: 71 completions
CIP 49.0309: 54 completions
CIP 52.1101: 27 completions
CIP 15.1702: 26 completions
CIP 26.1302: 9 completions
CIP 52.0203: 8 completions
CIP 14.2701: 7 completions
CIP 30.3201: 4 completions
CIP 40.0607: 3 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 210 completions
Most popular programs at Maine Maritime Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Maine Maritime Academy graduates.
About
Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution located in Castine, ME, offering 11 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 942 students. The admission rate is 54.14%. Average SAT scores for admitted students are 1166. The institution maintains a 58.18% graduation rate. Approximately 24.63% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Castine, ME 04420-0001
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: Maine Maritime Academy graduates report median earnings of $89,964 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
FAQ
How much does Maine Maritime Academy cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $15,158 and average net price is $23,414 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Maine Maritime Academy?
The admission rate is 54.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What test scores do students need for Maine Maritime Academy?
Among enrolled students who submitted scores, Maine Maritime Academy reports midpoint SAT about 1166.
What do graduates of Maine Maritime Academy earn?
Median earnings are $93,944 six years after entry and $89,964 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Maine Maritime Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 58.2% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Maine Maritime Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $27,000.
How big is Maine Maritime Academy?
Total enrollment is about 942 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Maine Maritime Academy public or private?
Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution located in Castine, ME.
Is Maine Maritime Academy an HBCU?
No. Maine Maritime Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Maine Maritime Academy a tribal college?
No. Maine Maritime Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Maine Maritime Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Maine Maritime Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 5.8%).
Is Maine Maritime Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Maine Maritime Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.