More selective than 81% of Maine colleges we cover. U.S. median 77%.
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class
34% of enrolled first-years sent SAT scores, 8% sent ACT scores.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Called “yield.” A high yield means many admitted students choose Maine Maritime Academy over other offers.
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class
Applicants, admits and enrollment
IPEDS Admissions, Fall 2023 entering class (first-time, degree-seeking undergraduates). Newer counts arrive with the next IPEDS release.
Maine Maritime Academy SAT and ACT scores
Scores of enrolled first-year students who submitted them, Fall 2024. A quarter scored below the 25th percentile and a quarter above the 75th. If your score is above the 75th, Maine Maritime Academy is likely within reach on scores alone; below the 25th, it is a reach.
| Test | 25th percentile | 75th percentile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT reading & writing | 565 | 625 |
| SAT math | 530 | 635 |
| ACT composite | 21 | 26 |
| SAT total (approx.) | 1095 | 1260 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class (reported to IPEDS). SAT total adds the two section scores, an approximation.
Maine Maritime Academy admissions year over year
| Entering class | Acceptance | SAT reading | SAT math | ACT | Source |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fall 2024 | 54% | 565–625 | 530–635 | 21–26 | College Scorecard |
| Fall 2023 | 61% | 540–640 | 530–630 | 23–30 | IPEDS |
Score ranges are the 25th–75th percentiles. Each year is kept as published; we add a year with every federal release.
How selective is Maine Maritime Academy compared with other Maine colleges?
Maine Maritime Academy has the 4th-lowest acceptance rate of 16 Maine colleges we cover. Schools around it:
| Rank | College | Acceptance | Graduation | Avg. net price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Colby College | 7% | 89% | $17,180 |
| 2 | Bowdoin College | 7% | 95% | $14,398 |
| 3 | Bates College | 13% | 90% | $29,351 |
| 4 | Maine Maritime Academy | 54% | 58% | $23,414 |
| 5 | College of the Atlantic | 70% | 68% | $25,184 |
| 6 | Maine College of Health Professions | 71% | 67% | $26,312 |
| 7 | Maine College of Art & Design | 76% | 52% | $38,338 |
| 8 | University of Southern Maine | 79% | 40% | $13,596 |
| 9 | Husson University | 81% | 59% | $21,005 |
College Scorecard, Fall 2024 entering class. All Maine colleges →
Who enrolls at Maine Maritime Academy
College Scorecard; IPEDS
Maine Maritime Academy admissions questions
What is the Maine Maritime Academy acceptance rate?
Maine Maritime Academy accepts 54% of applicants, about 1 in 2. For the Fall 2023 entering class, 703 of 1,145 applicants were admitted.
Does Maine Maritime Academy require the SAT or ACT?
Maine Maritime Academy considers SAT or ACT scores but does not require them (test-optional), according to its federal admissions report for Fall 2023. 34% of enrolled first-year students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores.
What SAT score do you need for Maine Maritime Academy?
The middle 50% of Maine Maritime Academy enrolled first-year students scored 1095–1260 on the SAT and 21–26 on the ACT. A score above the upper number puts you in the top quarter of enrolled students; below the lower number puts you in the bottom quarter.
How many admitted students enroll at Maine Maritime Academy?
33% of admitted students enrolled in Fall 2023 (230 of 703).
Is Maine Maritime Academy getting harder to get into?
Maine Maritime Academy accepted 54% of applicants for Fall 2024, compared with 61% for Fall 2023.
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Sources: U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard and IPEDS Admissions; years shown with each figure. “Colleges we cover” means colleges awarding bachelor's degrees to at least 100 undergraduates. Back to Maine Maritime Academy overview