Maine Maritime Academy — acceptance rate 61%, tuition $11,474 in-state, $26,954 out-of-stateMaine 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).
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.
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.
🏘️ Rental Demand: ~16 students need off-campus housing
💻 Learning Mode
In-Person73%
Hybrid (Some Online)24%
Fully Online2%
📊 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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