Maine Maritime Academy Description:

Maine Maritime Academy is a public institution with a professional focus in areas of engineering, management, science and transportation. The 35-acre campus is located on the waterfront in the small town of Castine, Maine, about 40 miles south of Bangor. Acadia National Park, Baxter State Park, and miles of beautiful coastline are all nearby. Maine Maritime frequently ranks highly among colleges in the Northeast thanks to its strong engineering programs, the co-op opportunities available to undergraduates, and the school's high job placement rates.

This small school has an impressive fleet of 60 vessels including the 500-foot State of Maine. The campus has ROTC options for both Navy/Marine Corps and Army, although fewer than 10% of graduates take a commission in the military. Student life is active with over 25 clubs and organizations. Many of these clubs -- dive club, yacht club, propeller club, sail training club -- take advantage of the college's waterside location. On the athletic front, the Maine Maritime Academy Mariners compete in the NCAA Division III North Atlantic Conference for most sports. The academy fields seven men's and six women's intercollegiate sports as well as coeducational sailing teams.

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Admissions Data (2013):

• Percent of Applicants Admitted: 65%
• GPA, SAT and ACT Graph for MMA Admissions
• Test Scores -- 25th / 75th Percentile
  • SAT Critical Reading: 440 / 550
  • SAT Math: 480 / 580
  • SAT Writing: 430 / 530
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  • ACT Composite: 20 / 24
  • ACT English: 20 / 25
  • ACT Math: 21 / 26
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Enrollment (2013):

• Total Enrollment: 1,018 (994 undergraduates)
• Gender Breakdown: 87% Male / 13% Female
• 98% Full-time

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Costs (2013 - 14):

• Tuition and Fees: $11,950 (in-state); $22,770 (out-of-state)
• Books: $1,000 (why so much?)
• Room and Board: $9,548
• Other Expenses: $1,600
• Total Cost: $24,098 (in-state); $34,918 (out-of-state)

Maine Maritime Academy Financial Aid (2012 - 13):

• Percentage of New Students Receiving Aid: 72%
• Percentage of New Students Receiving Types of Aid
  • Grants: 60%
  • Loans: 69%
• Average Amount of Aid
  • Grants: $5,006
  • Loans: $10,905

Most Popular Majors:

International Business, Marine Engineering, Marine Science

Graduation and Retention Rates:

• First Year Student Retention (full-time students): 75%
• 4-Year Graduation Rate: 53%
• 6-Year Graduation Rate: 74%

Data Source:

National Center for Educational Statistics

Maine Maritime Academy Mission Statement:

mission statement from http://mainemaritime.edu/about-mma/about-mma/mission/

"The mission of Maine Maritime Academy is to provide a quality education primarily focused on marine related programs. The curriculum will empower students to take on leadership roles, encourage rigorous self-discipline, promote curiosity, and provide graduates with the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the global economy."