C+
Above Average
Score: 59/100
Overall (traditional)
A
Outcome Rating
86/100 · earnings-weighted

Maine Maritime Academy

4-Year Public
📍 Castine, Maine 04420
Maine Maritime Academy campus, Castine, ME
Maine Maritime Academy campus, Castine, ME. Photo: Billy Hathorn, CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons.
Outcomes
B+
75/100
Affordability
D
42/100
Resources
C+
63/100
Experience
B+
81/100
Prestige
D
33/100

Two ratings: the overall grade compares colleges the conventional way (outcomes, cost, resources, experience, reputation). The Outcome Rating asks what students earn: 60% wage-adjusted earnings 10 years after enrolling, 25% graduation, 15% retention. Methodology

Quick Stats

913
Total Enrollment
61%
Graduation Rate
82%
Retention Rate
10.0:1
Student-Faculty Ratio
61%
Acceptance Rate
$21,433
Avg Net Price
🏠 Housing Market Near Maine Maritime Academy ▼

2% of first-year students live off campus and not with family (U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS). Upper-year students at most universities move off campus at much higher rates, so near-campus rental demand is typically larger than this figure suggests.

The campus ZIP (04420) has no residential market, so these figures average 1 nearby ZIP codes within 6 miles of campus (04617).

Avg Home Value
$512,862
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,350
1-Year Change
+14.6%

Earnings, Debt & Completion

What happens to students who enroll at Maine Maritime Academy, from the U.S. Department of Education’s College Scorecard.

$89,964
Median earnings 10 yrs after entry
$93,944
Median earnings 6 yrs after entry
$27,000
Median debt at graduation
58.2%
Completion rate (within 150% of normal time)
1,166
Average SAT
24.6%
Students receiving Pell grants

Typical debt at graduation equals about 30% of one year’s median earnings ten years after entry.

Earnings rank: 98th percentile among bachelor’s-degree-focused colleges after a partial adjustment for local wage levels (ME wage index 0.89). This drives the Outcome Rating.

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, retrieved Oct 2026. Earnings are for federally aided students who enrolled, whether or not they graduated.

Earnings by Major at Maine Maritime Academy

Median pay of bachelor's degree graduates by field of study, and how each program ranks against every college reporting that major — by raw pay and adjusted for state wage levels. Same school, very different paychecks.

Major1 yr after4 yrs aftervs. nationalRank (pay)Rank (wage-adj.)Median debt
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering$108,130$137,352+20%#1 of 6#1$27,000
Business Administration, Management and Operations$98,743$123,155+80%#8 of 1176#7$27,000
Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians$98,488$112,246+37%#1 of 15#1$27,000
Marine Transportation$82,725$103,417-12%#7 of 7#4$27,000
International Business$66,982$77,641+6%#41 of 115#32$27,000

Source: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, field-of-study data. Earnings are for graduates who received federal aid and were working; small programs are not reported.

🏆 Where Maine Maritime Academy Ranks

Rankings based on Repit College Grade among schools offering each program.

🥇
Power Plant Technology/Technician
of 1 schools
#5
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
of 6 schools
#6
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
of 7 schools

Costs & Financial Aid

Tuition & Fees

Category In-State Out-of-State
Tuition $11,474 $26,954
Room $4,750
Board $7,176
Total Cost (On-Campus) $31,172 $46,652

Financial Aid

99%
Receive Any Aid
21%
Receive Pell Grants
66%
Take Out Loans
$21,433
Avg Net Price

Net Price by Family Income

Family Income Average Net Price
$0 - $30,000$12,499
$30,001 - $48,000$16,642
$48,001 - $75,000$18,372
$75,001 - $110,000$22,427
$110,001+$25,342

Student Demographics

913
Total Students
20%
Women
95%
Traditional Age (18-24)
2%
Off-Campus Renters

👥 Race & Ethnicity

White 82%
Hispanic 5%
Black 3%
Asian 1%
Two or More 2%
Non-Resident 1%

🏠 Living Arrangements

On Campus 96%
Off-Campus (Renters) 2%
With Family 3%
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~16 students need off-campus housing

💻 Learning Mode

In-Person 73%
Hybrid (Some Online) 24%
Fully Online 2%

📊 Age Distribution

18-24 (Traditional) 95%
25-64 (Adult) 5%

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the acceptance rate at Maine Maritime Academy?
Maine Maritime Academy has an acceptance rate of 61%. This indicates a less selective admissions process with good chances for qualified applicants.
How much does it cost to attend Maine Maritime Academy?
Tuition at Maine Maritime Academy is $11,474 for in-state students and $26,954 for out-of-state students . However, the average net price after financial aid is $21,433.
What is the graduation rate at Maine Maritime Academy?
The graduation rate at Maine Maritime Academy is 61%. This is a solid graduation rate, showing that most students who enroll successfully complete their degrees.
Is Maine Maritime Academy a good school?
Maine Maritime Academy has a Repit College Score of 59/100 (Grade: C+). Our rating evaluates five key factors:
  • Outcomes (B+): Graduation and retention rates
  • Affordability (D): Net cost and financial aid access
  • Resources (C+): Class sizes and selectivity
  • Experience (B+): Campus life and learning format
  • Prestige (D): Reputation and recognition
How many students attend Maine Maritime Academy?
Maine Maritime Academy has a total enrollment of 913 students. Most students (95%) are traditional college-age (18-24).
Is there rental demand near Maine Maritime Academy?
Yes! Approximately 2% of students at Maine Maritime Academy live off-campus (not with family). That's roughly 16 students who need rental housing near campus.

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Data source: IPEDS 2023-24 | Last updated: October 2026 | Methodology