Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, ME 04420-0001
About Maine Maritime Academy
Maine Maritime Academy is a public research university in Castine, Maine, enrolling about 942 students. Admission is moderately selective for first-time degree-seeking undergraduates reporting admissions data to the Education Department. The acceptance rate is about 54.14% in the latest College Scorecard admissions data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $89,964 among students who received federal aid.
Key findings
- Maine Maritime Academy charges about 2.8× the national public median tuition ($15,158).
- Versus the Maine median, sticker tuition is 17% above.
- Completion within 150% of normal time is 58.18%.
- Median earnings 10 years after entry are $89,964.
Research findings
Finding
Modeled return on investment at Maine Maritime Academy is strong.
Estimated ROI reaches about 861% using Scorecard cost and 10-year earnings fields in this extract.
Interpretation: On this institution-wide model, typical graduate earnings over a decade substantially exceed estimated net education cost.
Limitation: ROI is institution-wide and not program-specific; individual outcomes vary by major, aid package, and labor market.
Cost benchmarks
| Benchmark | Median Tuition | Median Net Price | Count |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maine Maritime Academy | $15,158 | $23,414 | 1 |
| Public (national median) | $5,512 | — | 1,688 |
| Maine (state median) | $12,983 | $8,205 | 28 |
| United States (national median) | $11,900 | $17,156 | — |
Compares this campus to school-type, state, and locale medians plus a U.S. national median (College Scorecard–derived). Locale groups campuses by NCES locale type; state tuition is the median published tuition among campuses in that state.
How expensive is Maine Maritime Academy really?
Key findings
- Maine Maritime Academy charges about 2.8× the national public median tuition ($15,158).
- Versus the Maine median, sticker tuition is 17% above.
Maine Maritime Academy tuition
Published undergraduate tuition $15,158
Finding Maine Maritime Academy charges about 2.8× the national public median tuition.
Evidence Published tuition is $15,158. That is about 2.8× the national public median ($5,512). Versus the Maine median ($12,983), sticker tuition is 17% above. Versus the U.S. median ($11,900), sticker is 27% above.
Method Sticker tuition compared with Scorecard-derived medians by ownership, state, locale, and national rollups when available.
Interpretation Published tuition measures sticker price relative to public and geographic peers; it does not equal what undergraduates typically pay after aid.
Limitation Sticker comparisons omit room, board, and institutional aid; average net price and income-band net prices are the stronger signals of typical family cost.
Evidence: published tuition at Maine Maritime Academy versus school-type, state, locale, and U.S. medians.
Evidence: average net price at Maine Maritime Academy versus state, locale, and U.S. medians.
What undergraduates typically pay
Finding Average net price at Maine Maritime Academy is $23,414.
Evidence College Scorecard average net price is $23,414 (cost of attendance minus average grant aid for aided undergraduates). That is about $15,209 above the Maine median net price.
Method Average net price from College Scorecard; compared with state, locale, and U.S. medians from EDsmart aggregates.
Interpretation Average net price is a stronger institutional cost signal than published tuition because it incorporates grant aid.
Limitation The campus average masks large differences by household income; income-band net prices can diverge sharply from the overall average.
Key takeaway At Maine Maritime Academy, average net price exceeds published tuition alone because net price uses a fuller cost-of-attendance base.
Maine Maritime Academy: research record
Canonical EDsmart Data findings for Maine Maritime Academy—costs, outcomes, admissions, and programs—with evidence and methodology notes.
Research findings
Interpretation
The combination of completion and 10-year earnings is a multidimensional outcomes signal; it does not measure educational quality by itself.
Financial profile
In-state tuition
$15,158
Out-of-state tuition
$31,102
Avg. net price
$23,414
Net price by family income
| Income bracket | Avg. annual net price |
|---|---|
| $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. See cost investigation.
Student outcomes
Share of first-year students returning the following fall.
Graduation rate and 10-year earnings are in the hero strip above; see Graduates for more.
What Maine Maritime Academy is known for
Top program completions
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering71
- Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer54
- International Business/Trade/Commerce27
- Power Plant Technology/Technician26
- Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography9
See earnings & programs for more.
Admissions landscape
- Selective — about half of applicants (or fewer) are admitted.
- Yield: 33% of admitted students enrolled.
- Average SAT: 1166
See Admissions for the full funnel.
Is Maine Maritime Academy a good school?
Data-framed fit—not a prestige rating.
Maine Maritime Academy is a good school for those looking for strong completion alongside solid mid-career earnings.
EDsmart Data does not assign an opinion score; this framing summarizes the strongest Scorecard signals for this campus.
More from the data
Location, control, enrollment, and aid context for Maine Maritime Academy.
Campus
Location
Castine, ME
City / state
- ZIP
- 04420-0001
Control
Institution type
Public
Control
- Region
- New England
- Carnegie
- Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions
Size
Enrollment
942
Total enrollment
- Undergraduate
- 1,101
- Graduate
- 26
- Full-time share
- 91%
Student aid
Debt & aid
$27,000
Median federal loan debt
- Pell grant share
- 24.63%
Total Cost, Aid & Default
Total Cost of Attendance
Tuition vs average net price after aid for Maine Maritime Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
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.
How difficult is it to get in?
Acceptance Rate
This institution is selective, accepting about half of all applicants.
Applicants → admits → first-time enrollment from College Scorecard / IPEDS. Bar widths are scaled for readability at highly selective schools.
Test Scores
Average 1166 (middle 50% not reported)
Scores for enrollees who submitted tests (College Scorecard).
Academic Requirements
Estimated from admission selectivity and test scores. Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
Estimated range · median 3.20
Estimated GPA band from selectivity and test scores — not an official requirement.
Enrollment & Student Demographics
Maine Maritime Academy reported total enrollment of about 942 students in the latest College Scorecard extract. The student body is about 80% male and 20% female. Enrollment by race and ethnicity includes White (80.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5.8%), and Race/ethnicity unknown (5.2%). About 24.63% of undergraduates receive Pell Grants. Roughly 20.7% of students are first-generation college students.
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
91.2% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Maine Maritime Academy in 2024 is 942 students.
Undergraduate enrollment is about 1,101 students. Graduate enrollment is about 26 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.
Enrollment by Race & Ethnicity
Largest share of total enrollment in our College Scorecard extract.
College Scorecard student demographics (total enrollment shares).
Do students complete their programs?
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.
Completions by Sex (Top Programs)
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering: 99% male / 1% female
- Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer: 87% male / 13% female
- International Business/Trade/Commerce: 59% male / 41% female
IPEDS completions by sex for the five largest programs (aggregate CIPs excluded).
Completions by Race & Ethnicity
Largest group by summed IPEDS award counts across reported programs.
Summed across program completion records in our extract.
Maine Maritime Academy graduates earn a median of $89,964 ten years after entry
Finding Earnings, debt, and program mix define the financial profile of Maine Maritime Academy.
Evidence Median earnings 10 years after entry: $89,964. Median federal loan debt: $27,000. Average net price used in cost models: $23,414.
Method College Scorecard median earnings (10-year), median debt, and EDsmart ROI / payback models using campus net price.
Interpretation Institution-wide ROI and debt ratios summarize campus averages; program choice still drives individual outcomes.
Limitation Salary reflects median earnings ten years after entry; ROI is not program-specific.
Key takeaway Maine Maritime Academy graduates report median earnings of $89,964 ten years after entry—an institution-wide outcomes signal, not a program guarantee.
Return on Investment
Debt and 4-year net cost vs. cumulative 10-year median earnings for Maine Maritime Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
Largest 10 programs by IPEDS completions (11 reported codes; aggregate/unknown CIP buckets excluded).
IPEDS award counts for the largest programs at Maine Maritime Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Median earnings 6, 8, and 10 years after entry for Maine Maritime Academy graduates.
How financially powerful is this institution?
Finding: federal finance and Scorecard instructional fields for Maine Maritime Academy—endowment assets (fiscal year 2023), instructional staffing and expenditure. Compared with state, regional, and U.S. medians from EDsmart Data institutional financials.
Institutional endowment
$47.6M
End-of-year assets · Fiscal year 2023
- Maine median 3.1× the median ($15.4M)
- New England median 1.1× the median ($42.9M)
- U.S. median 1.8× the median ($26.4M)
- Maine median 3.7× the median ($12,087)
- New England median 1.9× the median ($23,268)
- U.S. median 3.7× the median ($12,100)
Instructional Resources
- Full-time faculty share: 77.5%
- Maine median 24.4 pp above median (53.1%)
- New England median 24.2 pp above median (53.3%)
- U.S. median 19.5 pp above median (58.0%)
- Instructional expenditure per FTE: $12,658
- Maine median 1.3× the median ($9,650)
- New England median 1.2× the median ($10,182)
- U.S. median 1.7× the median ($7,288)
Instructional metrics from College Scorecard. Peer medians are campus-level; see the institutional financials deep dive. Detailed non-instructional staff counts are not included here.
Maine Maritime Academy at a glance
Maine Maritime Academy
Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution in Castine, ME, classified as Special Focus Four-Year: Faith-Related Institutions.
- Largest programs (IPEDS awards)
- Naval Architecture and Marine EngineeringMarine Science/Merchant Marine OfficerInternational Business/Trade/Commerce
- Largest enrollment groups
- White or Caucasian80.8%Hispanic or Latino5.8%Race/ethnicity unknown5.2%
Schools near Maine Maritime Academy
Other campuses in Castine, ME when available, plus nearby institutions in Maine.
Similar schools
Peers matched by the same EDsmart outcomes grade (Grade B) within Maine, then by similar ownership and admissions.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where is Maine Maritime Academy located?
Maine Maritime Academy is located in Castine, ME.
What is Maine Maritime Academy's acceptance rate?
The acceptance rate at Maine Maritime Academy is 54.1% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data. IPEDS reports 1,145 applicants and 703 admits in the latest admissions cycle in our extract.
What is Maine Maritime Academy's tuition?
Maine Maritime Academy tuition (published undergraduate sticker price) is $15,158 in the latest College Scorecard data. Average net price after grant aid is $23,414 for undergraduates receiving Title IV aid.
How much does Maine Maritime Academy cost?
Reported tuition is $15,158 and average net price is $23,414 in the latest College Scorecard data. On-campus room and board is estimated at $12,282 annually.
What explains Maine Maritime Academy's return on investment in EDsmart Data?
EDsmart Data models ROI using campus average net price ($23,414), completion (58.2% within 150% of normal time where reported), and median earnings ten years after entry ($89,964). High completion and strong mid-career earnings relative to net cost raise modeled ROI; the estimate is institution-wide and not program-specific. Debt-to-earnings ratios, when available, further contextualize borrowing pressure. Limitations include suppressed fields, program mix, and labor-market variation over time.
What is the student body demographics at Maine Maritime Academy?
Maine Maritime Academy reports undergraduate enrollment of about 1,101 students, White (80.8%), Hispanic or Latino (5.8%) in federal College Scorecard data.
How many first-generation students attend Maine Maritime Academy?
About 20.7% of students at Maine Maritime Academy are first-generation college students.
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.
Is Maine Maritime Academy public or private?
Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution located in Castine, ME.
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 Scope
This profile uses institution-level fields from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, merged with IPEDS directory attributes where needed for locale, ownership, and program completions.
Benchmark rows compare this campus to NCES locale-type medians (for example Suburban) from our processed location extract. Implied U.S. medians are derived from locale-vs-national percentage fields in that extract—not a separate national Scorecard table.