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Maine Maritime Academy Admission Requirements

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Your chances of getting into Maine Maritime Academy

Admission Rate & Difficulty

Percent Admitted 

57.6%
Admission Difficulty for Maine Maritime Academy
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Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Maine Maritime Academy is 57.6%.  Its admission rate is the 5th lowest in Maine.

Admission Selectivity

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

Maine Maritime Academy is a more competitive school to get into. You have a good chance of acceptance if you meet the admission criteria. Last year, 671 out of the 1,164 who applied were admitted.

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

Can you get into Maine Maritime Academy?

58% are accepted, can you get in? Use the admission calculator to see if you have the grades and test scores needed to get in. See your admission chances based on your extracurriculars, intended major, background, and more.

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Admission Requirements in Brief

To have the best chance of getting into to Maine Maritime Academy you should:

  • Have a high school GPA of 3.48 or better
  • Earn B+ grades in high school
  • Score 1180 on the SAT
  • Score 25 on the ACT

Maine Maritime Academy GPA

GPA Requirements & Average GPA

Avg. High School GPA 

3.48

Typical High School Grades 

B+

What GPA do you need to get into Maine Maritime Academy?

GPA Requirements

The GPA requirements for getting into Maine Maritime Academy are to have around a 3.48 high school GPA. You are required to have above average high school grades.

If your high school GPA meets these requirements, there is a good chance you will be accepted as Maine Maritime Academy accepts 58% of students who apply.

Average GPA

The average unweighted GPA at Maine Maritime Academy is 3.48 on the 4.0 scale. 20% of students who get in have perfect 4.0 GPA's in high school. To achieve the average GPA for admission, you need to earn B+ letter grades and regularly score around 87-89 percent on tests and assignments in high school.  The school ranks #3 in Maine for highest average GPA.

Importance of GPA

Since Maine Maritime Academy is a test optional college, extra focus will be placed on your GPA when the school considers your application. As a result, it is very important that you meet the GPA requirements.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

Competitiveness by GPA Ranges

The table below outlines the number of admitted freshmen by GPA range as well as how competitive your GPA will be as compared with other applicants.

High School GPA's for admitted Maine Maritime Academy students
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 chances mean?

GPA Data Source, Peterson's Data 2022

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Maine Maritime Academy SAT Scores

Testing Requirements

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is not required for admission to Maine Maritime Academy. If you optionally submit test scores, they will be considered with your application, but they are not mandatory. 43% of students submitted SAT scores and 12% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1075-1275

Applicants Submitting SAT 

43%
SAT Scores for Maine Maritime Academy
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 530
Math 25th Percentile 545
Composite 25th Percentile 1075
SAT Scores for Maine Maritime Academy
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 650
Math 75th Percentile 625
Composite 75th Percentile 1275
Average SAT Score 1180

SAT Scores you need to get in

What are the SAT requirements for you to be admitted to Maine Maritime Academy?

Average Score & Range

The average SAT score at Maine Maritime Academy is 1180 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1075-1275. Students who get into Maine Maritime Academy score in the top 100 percent of all SAT test takers..  Maine Maritime Academy ranks #5 in the state of Maine for highest average SAT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

You should target scoring 1180 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Maine Maritime Academy regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1075 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1075, admission should be considered a reach. Some students may be accepted with minimum SAT's as low as 970, but scores this low are outside the normal range.

Score Submission Requirements

Maine Maritime Academy is a test optional school meaning do not have to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

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

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by SAT Score

The table below outlines your predicted admission chances based on SAT score alone. If you are an average applicant with a score of 1175, you have around a 58% chance of being admitted. A 1275 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 72% chance of getting in.

Maine Maritime Academy admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1275 and Above Good >72%
1175 to 1275 Avg + 58%-72%
1075 to 1175 Avg - 42%-58%
975 to 1075 Reach 28%-42%
Less than 975 Low <28%
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Maine Maritime Academy ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

22-29 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

12%
ACT Scores for Maine Maritime Academy
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 23
Math 25th Percentile 20
Composite 25th Percentile 22
ACT Scores for Maine Maritime Academy
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 34
Math 75th Percentile 29
Composite 75th Percentile 29
Average ACT Score 25

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

What are the ACT requirements for students to get into Maine Maritime Academy?

Score Range

The average ACT score for admitted students to Maine Maritime Academy is 25, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 22 and 29.  The school ranks #5 in Maine for highest average ACT composite score.

Score for Acceptance

For the best chance of admission, you should have an ACT of 25. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 22 and score in the score in the top 37 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 18.

12 percent of applicants submit ACT scores to Maine Maritime Academy.

Score Submission Requirements

You do not have to to submit ACT scores with your application as Maine Maritime Academy is test optional. The policy from the school on ACT scores is "not required for admission, but considered if submitted (test optional)".

Find other colleges with similar ACT score requirements

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Here are your predicted chances of getting into Maine Maritime Academy for different ACT score ranges. A typical applicant with a 25 score has around 58% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 74% with a 29 ACT score.

Maine Maritime Academy admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
29 and Above Good >74%
25 to 29 Avg + 58%-74%
22 to 25 Avg - 44%-58%
19 to 22 Reach 31%-44%
Less than 19 Low <31%
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Applying

Admission Statistics

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

Maine Maritime Academy admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 288 787 1,164
Accepted 157 514 671
Acceptance Rate 55% 65% 58%
Enrolled 44 175 219
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 28% 34% 33%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2022 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

77

Applicants have 77 days left until the Fall 2025 term applications are due on Mar 1, 2025.

Application Fee

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

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
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 considered for admission, even 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

Credits Accepted

High School Credits Accepted at Maine Maritime Academy
AP Credit Yes
Dual Credit Yes
Credit for Life Experiences Yes

Admission Requirements Summary

Because Maine Maritime Academy is fairly competitive, you have a decent chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.48 GPA, you have a good shot at getting in. An SAT score of 1180 will further improve your application. If you can get a 1275 on the SAT you will have a very good chance on getting in. Additionally a 25 on the ACT places you in a strong position.

Other Colleges to Apply To 

Students applying to Maine Maritime Academy often consider these colleges

Primary data source, U.S. Department of Education https://nces.ed.gov/collegenavigator/?id=161299 IPEDS survey data for Maine Maritime Academy.

Last updated February 24, 2024