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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 

58%
Admission Difficulty for Maine Maritime Academy
Measure Difficulty
Admission Standards Easy 
Applicant Competition Average 

Acceptance Rate

The acceptance rate at Maine Maritime Academy is 58%.  Its admission rate is the 4th 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 with a good chance of acceptance for qualifying applicants. Last year, 640 out of the 1,109 who applied were admitted.

The school has easy admission requirements, generally admitting students who can score in the top 58 percent on standardized admission tests. Maine Maritime Academy typically accepts and attracts "B+" average high school students with an average GPA around 3.48. 32% of those admitted chose to enroll in the school.

Check if you have the grades and scores to get into Maine Maritime Academy and calculate your admission chance.

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 1080 on the SAT
  • Score 22 on the ACT
  • Submit letters of recommendation from your teachers

Test Optional

Submission of SAT or ACT scores is recommended but not required for admission to Maine Maritime Academy. If you submit test scores, they will be considered with your application.

Maine Maritime Academy SAT Scores

SAT Requirements & Average SAT Score

SAT Range 

1000-1160

Applicants Submitting SAT 

89%
SAT Scores for Maine Maritime Academy
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 25th 490
SAT Math 25th 510
SAT Composite 25th 1000
SAT Scores for Maine Maritime Academy
SAT Test 25th Percentile Score
SAT Reading 75th 580
SAT Math 75th 580
SAT Composite 75th 1160
Average SAT Score 1080

SAT Scores you need to get in

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

Maine Maritime Academy is a test optional school meaning you are not required to submit SAT scores with your application. The position on SAT scores from the college is "recommended".

Students who get into Maine Maritime Academy score in the top 60 percent of all SAT test takers.. The SAT composite score range for the middle 50% of accepted students is 1000-1160 and the average score is 1080.  Maine Maritime Academy ranks #5 in the state of Maine for highest average SAT composite score. You should target scoring 1080 or above to be competitive with most other applicants.

View other colleges which accept students in the 1080 SAT score range.

Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 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 1080, you have around a 58% chance of being admitted. A 1080 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 
1160 and Above Good >72%
1080 to 1160 Avg + 58%-72%
1000 to 1080 Avg - 42%-58%
920 to 1000 Reach 28%-42%
Less than 920 Low <28%
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Maine Maritime Academy ACT Scores

ACT Requirements & Average ACT Score

ACT Range 

19-25 

Applicants Submitting ACT 

15%
ACT Scores for Maine Maritime Academy
ACT Test 25th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 25th 17
ACT Math 25th 18
ACT Composite 25th 19
ACT Scores for Maine Maritime Academy
ACT Test 75th Percentile Score
ACT Reading 75th 24
ACT Math 75th 25
ACT Composite 75th 25
Average ACT Score 22

ACT Scores needed to get accepted

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

Maine Maritime Academy is test optional. Students are not required to submit ACT scores with their application. The policy on ACT scores is "recommended".

Maine Maritime Academy regularly accepts students who score 19 and above on the ACT. These students typically score in the top 56 percent nationally. The ACT composite score range for the middle 50% of students is 19-25.

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Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Estimated Chance of Acceptance by ACT Score

Maine Maritime Academy admission chances by ACT score
ACT Score Competitiveness  Admission Chances 
25 and Above Good >72%
22 to 25 Avg + 58%-72%
19 to 22 Avg - 42%-58%
16 to 19 Reach 28%-42%
Less than 16 Low <28%
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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?

You are required to have above average high school grades to get into Maine Maritime Academy. The average high school GPA of the admitted freshman class at Maine Maritime Academy was 3.48 on the 4.0 scale. This indicates that primarily B+ average high school students are accepted and ultimately attend. The school ranks #3 in Maine for highest average GPA. 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.

See additional colleges accepting applicants in the 3.5 GPA range.

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

Applying

Admission Statistics

Maine Maritime Academy admission statistics
Women Men Total
Applied 266 843 1,109
Accepted 143 497 640
Acceptance Rate 54% 59% 58%
Enrolled 46 161 207
Percent of Admitted Who Enrolled (Admission Yield) 32% 32% 32%
Data Sources, IPEDS for Fall 2021 starting class

Fall 2023 Application Deadline

Applications Due

Jul 1, 2023

Days left to Apply

25

Applicants have 25 days left until the Fall 2023 term applications are due on Jul 1, 2023.

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 Recommended
High School GPA Required
High School Class Rank Neither required nor recommended
Completion of College Preparatory Program Neither required nor recommended
Recommendations Required
Demonstration of Competencies Neither required nor recommended

Credits Accepted

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

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.

FAQs

Does Maine Maritime Academy prefer SAT or ACT?

89% of students submit their SAT scores to Maine Maritime Academy. 15% of applicants send their ACT scores when applying.

What is my chance of getting into Maine Maritime Academy?

58% of those who apply are granted admission to Maine Maritime Academy. Admission competition is low and the college has easy admission standards. See if your grades and scores are good enough for admission.

What SAT score is required for Maine Maritime Academy?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have SAT scores between 1000 and 1160. 89% of students submit SAT scores when applying. See if your SAT score is good enough for admission.

What ACT score is required for Maine Maritime Academy?

The middle 50% of addmitted applicants have ACT scores between 19 and 25. 15% of students submit ACT scores when applying. See if your ACT score is good enough for admission.