Maine Maritime Academy Admission Requirements

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Maine Maritime Academy Admission Overview

Maine Maritime Academy admission requirements are competitive. Last year Maine Maritime Academy admitted 54.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (B+) and SAT 1095-1260 / ACT 21-26. Maine Maritime Academy is test-optional, so you choose whether to send SAT or ACT. Those figures describe last year's class, not a score you must hit.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Maine Maritime Academy is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT or ACT.

Source: IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Maine Maritime Academy Acceptance Rate

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Acceptance rate

54.1%

Admission Standards

Moderate

Applicant Competition

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Acceptance Rate

The Maine Maritime Academy acceptance rate is 54.1%. Last year, 739 of 1,365 applicants were admitted. That is the 4th lowest acceptance rate in Maine.

Admission Selectivity

How hard is it to get into Maine Maritime Academy and can you get accepted?

Maine Maritime Academy is a competitive school to get into, turning away a substantial share of applicants. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet last year's profile.

Maine Maritime Academy typically attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. 33% of those admitted chose to enroll.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Maine Maritime Academy GPA

GPA of enrolled freshmen

Avg. High School GPA

3.48

Typical High School Grades

B+

Average GPA (4.0 Scale) 3.48

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Average GPA

Enrolled freshmen at Maine Maritime Academy typically have around a 3.48 GPA (B+) on a 4.0 scale. That is last year's class average, not a cutoff. Enrolled students typically have above average high school grades. Maine Maritime Academy is test-optional. If you withhold SAT or ACT, GPA carries more weight.

20% of enrolled freshmen had a 4.0. The school ranks #3 in Maine for highest average GPA.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

Share of last year's freshmen in each GPA range, compared with the rest of the class.

High school GPA ranges for enrolled Maine Maritime Academy freshmen
High School GPA	Freshmen Within Range	Competitiveness
4.0	20.0%	Good
3.75 to 3.99	10.0%	Avg +
3.50 to 3.74	24.0%	Avg -
3.25 to 3.49	18.0%	Avg -
3.00 to 3.24	14.0%	Reach
2.50 to 2.99	10.0%	Reach
2.00 to 2.49	3.0%	Reach
1.00 to 1.99	1.0%	Low
less than 1.00	0%	Low

What do these figures mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2024

Maine Maritime Academy SAT Scores

SAT scores of enrolled freshmen

SAT Range

1095-1260

Freshmen who sent SAT

28%

25th Percentile Scores

Reading 565
Math 530
Composite 1095

75th Percentile Scores

Reading 625
Math 635
Composite 1260

Average SAT

Enrolled testers at Maine Maritime Academy typically score around a 1180 SAT (middle 50% 1095–1260) out of 1600. That is last year's class, not a cutoff. The average SAT of enrolled testers is about the 73rd percentile nationally. Maine Maritime Academy ranks #6 in the state of Maine for highest average SAT composite score.

SAT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 1095 to 1260

800 1000 1200 1400 1600

SAT policy

Maine Maritime Academy is test-optional. You choose whether to send SAT. If you send a score, it is considered.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1180 SAT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How SAT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares SAT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. It is not a personal chance of admission. If you withhold SAT, skip this table.

SAT ranges vs last year's enrolled testers at Maine Maritime Academy
SAT Score (1600 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
1260+	Above 75th	>69%
1180 to 1260	Avg +	55%-69%
1095 to 1180	Avg -	38%-55%
Below 1095	Below mid-50	<38%

What do these figures mean?

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Maine Maritime Academy ACT Scores

ACT scores among enrolled freshmen

ACT Range

21-26

Freshmen reporting ACT

25th Percentile Scores

English 20
Math 19
Composite 21

75th Percentile Scores

English 24
Math 26
Composite 26

Average ACT

Incoming testers at Maine Maritime Academy typically have around a 23 ACT (mid-50 21–26) on the 36 scale. That reflects last year's enrolled testers, not a cutoff. That average sits near the 68th percentile of ACT takers nationwide. Maine Maritime Academy places #6 among colleges in Maine for highest average ACT composite.

ACT Range (25th-75th Percentile) 21 to 26

1 9 18 27 36

ACT policy

You may apply to Maine Maritime Academy without ACT. A score you do send is still reviewed.

See colleges with similar ACT profiles in the 23.0 ACT score range.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

How ACT scores compare with last year's enrolled testers

This table compares ACT ranges with last year's enrolled testers and the school's acceptance rate. They are not your individual odds. If you leave ACT off your application, you can skip this table.

ACT bands compared with last year's enrolled testers at Maine Maritime Academy
ACT Score (36 scale)	Competitiveness	Admission Chances
26+	Above 75th	>72%
23 to 26	Avg +	54%-72%
21 to 23	Avg -	41%-54%
Below 21	Below mid-50	<41%

How to read these figures

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Estimate How You Compare

See how your GPA and scores compare with last year's enrolled testers. You can mark that you will withhold scores.

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Admission Statistics

Admission and enrollment rates by gender are detailed in the table below.

Maine Maritime Academy admission statistics
	Women	Men	Total
Applied	304	1,007	1,365
Accepted	164	571	739
Acceptance Rate	54%	57%	54%
Enrolled	39	203	242
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield)	24%	36%	33%

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Application Requirements

What are the requirements for admission to Maine Maritime Academy and what student information is used for admission decisions?

Maine Maritime Academy application requirements
Requirement	Used for Admission
Test Scores	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted (Test Optional)
High School GPA	Required to be considered for admission
High School Class Rank	Not required for admission, but considered if submitted
Completion of College Preparatory Program	Not considered for admission, even if submitted
Recommendations	Required to be considered for admission
Demonstration of Competencies	Not considered for admission, even if submitted

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Fall 2027 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2027

Days left to Apply

182

Applicants have 182 days left until the Fall 2027 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2027.

Application Fee

The cost for prospective students to apply to Maine Maritime Academy is $50.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Credits Accepted

High school credits accepted at Maine Maritime Academy
Credit Type	Accepted
AP Credit	Yes
Dual Credit	Yes
Credit for Life Experiences	Yes

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025

Admission summary

Maine Maritime Academy is test-optional for 2024-25. Last year it admitted 54.1% of applicants. Enrolled freshmen typically had about a 3.48 GPA (about an B+ average). Send SAT/ACT if you are at or above this campus mid-50 (1095-1260); otherwise withhold. Mid-50 scores, where shown, are enrolled testers, not cutoffs.

Data Source, IPEDS 2025 survey for academic year 2024/2025