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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 

61.4%
Admission Difficulty for Maine Maritime Academy
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Challenging 
Applicant Competition Low 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Maine Maritime Academy is 61.4%.  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 moderately competitive school to get into. You have a strong chance of acceptance if you meet the criteria. Last year, 703 out of the 1,145 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?

61% 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 1170 on the SAT
  • Score 26 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 61% 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 2024

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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. 34% of students submitted SAT scores and 8% submitted ACT scores for admission for the most recent academic year..

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1070-1270

Applicants Submitting SAT 

34%
SAT Scores for Maine Maritime Academy
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 540
Math 25th Percentile 530
Composite 25th Percentile 1070
SAT Scores for Maine Maritime Academy
SAT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 640
Math 75th Percentile 630
Composite 75th Percentile 1270
Average SAT Score 1170

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 1170 out of 1600 and the range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1070-1270. Students who get into Maine Maritime Academy score in the top 47 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 1170 or above to be most competitive with other applicants. Maine Maritime Academy regularly admits students with SAT scores down to 1070 on a 1600 scale. However, three quarter of admitted students score higher. If you score below a 1070, 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 1170 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 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 1170, you have around a 61% chance of being admitted. A 1270 places you well ahead of most other applicants and gives you about a 75% chance of getting in.

Maine Maritime Academy admission chances by SAT score
SAT Score (1600 scale) Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
1270 and Above Good >75%
1170 to 1270 Avg + 61%-75%
1070 to 1170 Avg - 45%-61%
970 to 1070 Reach 30%-45%
Less than 970 Low <30%
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Maine Maritime Academy ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

23-30 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

8%
ACT Scores for Maine Maritime Academy
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
Reading 25th Percentile 21
Math 25th Percentile 24
Composite 25th Percentile 23
ACT Scores for Maine Maritime Academy
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
Reading 75th Percentile 27
Math 75th Percentile 28
Composite 75th Percentile 30
Average ACT Score 26

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 26, while the middle 50% of students (25th to 75th percentile) score between a 23 and 30.  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 26. This will place you in solid competition against other applicants. At a minimum, you should aim for a 23 and score in the score in the top 32 percent nationally. The lowest ACT score likely to be admitted is a 20.

8 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 2023 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 26 score has around 61% chance of getting in. Your odds increase to about 77% with a 30 ACT score.

Maine Maritime Academy admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
30 and Above Good >77%
26 to 30 Avg + 61%-77%
23 to 26 Avg - 47%-61%
20 to 23 Reach 34%-47%
Less than 20 Low <34%
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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 315 806 1,145
Accepted 173 530 703
Acceptance Rate 55% 66% 61%
Enrolled 44 186 230
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 25% 35% 33%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2023 starting class

Fall 2025 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Mar 1, 2025

Days left to Apply

None

The application deadline for Fall 2025 has passed. Applications were 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 required for admission, but considered 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 moderately competitive, you have a strong chance of acceptance with the right GPA and test scores. If you have a 3.48 GPA, you have a very good likelihood of getting in. A 1170 on the SAT and 26 on the ACT will further lock in your application.

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, 2025