Maine Maritime Academy: Statistics
Updated:
| Position | Category |
|---|---|
| #5196 of 14,131 | In the World |
| #1455 of 2,597 | In North America |
| #1375 of 2,496 | In the United States |
| #12 of 19 | In Maine |
| #827 of 1,139 | For Military science |
Quick Review
- Acceptance rate
- 58%
- Undergraduates
- 878
- Graduates
- 19
- Male:Female Ratio
- 80:20
- Control
- Public
- Highest Degree
- Master's degree
- Website
- mainemaritime.edu
Maine Maritime Academy Acceptance rate and admissions statistics
Maine Maritime Academy has an acceptance rate of 58% and is among the top 20% of the most difficult universities to gain admission to in the United States. The university reports the admission statistics without distinguishing between local and international students.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Acceptance Rate | 58% | 65% | 55% |
| Applicants | 1,164 | 787 | 288 |
| Admissions | 671 | 514 | 157 |
| Freshmen enrolled full time | 219 | 175 | 44 |
204 students enrolled in some distance education courses.
17 enrolled exclusively in distance education.
SAT scores
Among admitted applicants
95 or 43%
submitted SAT
25% of them
had 1075
or below
75% of them
had 1275
or below
Typical SAT scores of first-years in Maine Maritime Academy are 1075-1275 (middle 50% range).
ACT scores
Among admitted applicants
26 or 12%
submitted ACT
25% of them
had 22
or below
75% of them
had 29
or below
Typical ACT scores of first-years in Maine Maritime Academy are 22-29 (middle 50% range).
Admissions requirements
| Recommendations | Required |
|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | Required |
| Secondary school record | Required |
| TOEFL | Required |
| SAT/ACT | Considered but not required |
| College-preparatory program | Neither required nor recommended |
| Formal demonstration of competencies | Neither required nor recommended |
| Other Tests | Neither required nor recommended |
| Secondary school rank | Neither required nor recommended |
Enrollment demographics by race or ethnicity
| White | 747 (84%) |
|---|---|
| Race or Ethnicity unknown | 43 (5%) |
| Hispanic | 40 (4%) |
| Black or African American | 19 (2%) |
| Two or more races | 16 (2%) |
| Asian | 15 (2%) |
| Nonresident Alien | 7 (0.8%) |
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 7 (0.8%) |
Costs per year: Tuition, Housing, Fees
The final cost of attendance varies for each student based on household income, residency, program, and other factors.
- Average aid awarded
- $9,358
- Students receiving aid
- 93%
Tuition and fees
| Undergraduates | Graduates | |
|---|---|---|
| Tuition in-district | $11,474 | $14,400 |
| Tuition in-state | $11,474 | $14,400 |
| Tuition out-of-state | $26,954 | $14,400 |
| Fee in-district | $3,088 | $340 |
| Fee in-state | $3,088 | $340 |
| Fee out-of-state | $3,088 | $340 |
Room and board costs
| Dormitory capacity | 707 |
|---|---|
| Combined charge for room and board | $11,236 |
| Room charge | $4,490 |
| Meal charge | $6,746 |
Maine Maritime Academy majors
Maine Maritime Academy has granted 165 bachelor's degrees across 8 programs and 10 master's in International Business/Trade/Commerce. Below is a table with majors that lead to degrees at Maine Maritime Academy.
| Major | Associate | Bachelor | Master |
|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 61 | ||
| Marine Science & Merchant Marine Officer | 2 | 49 | |
| International Business & Trade & Commerce | 23 | 10 | |
| Power Plant Technology & Technician | 11 | ||
| Systems Engineering | 11 | ||
| Marine Biology and Biological Oceanography | 6 | ||
| Marine Sciences | 2 | ||
| Multi- & Interdisciplinary Studies, Other | 2 | ||
| Grand Total | 2 | 165 | 10 |
Maine Maritime Academy has a graduation rate of 66%, which is among the 30% highest for universities in the US.
| Total | Men | Women | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Graduation rate | 66% | 63% | 79% |
| |||
Publications & Citations
Maine Maritime Academy has published 185 scientific papers with 1,817 citations received. The research profile covers a range of fields, including Engineering, Environmental Science, Liberal Arts & Social Sciences, Geography and Cartography, Physics, Geology, Political Science, Ecology, History, and Biology.
Publication / Citation count by topic
Annual publication & citation counts
| Year | Publications | Citations |
|---|---|---|
| 1991 | 2 | 2 |
| 1992 | 0 | 0 |
| 1993 | 2 | 1 |
| 1994 | 1 | 1 |
| 1995 | 3 | 3 |
| 1996 | 4 | 1 |
| 1997 | 3 | 4 |
| 1998 | 0 | 1 |
| 1999 | 1 | 3 |
| 2000 | 3 | 5 |
| 2001 | 1 | 5 |
| 2002 | 2 | 6 |
| 2003 | 2 | 6 |
| 2004 | 2 | 10 |
| 2005 | 2 | 11 |
| 2006 | 0 | 26 |
| 2007 | 13 | 26 |
| 2008 | 6 | 19 |
| 2009 | 11 | 47 |
| 2010 | 7 | 50 |
| 2011 | 2 | 42 |
| 2012 | 10 | 45 |
| 2013 | 8 | 77 |
| 2014 | 8 | 70 |
| 2015 | 5 | 83 |
| 2016 | 6 | 80 |
| 2017 | 6 | 80 |
| 2018 | 6 | 90 |
| 2019 | 13 | 134 |
| 2020 | 11 | 153 |
| 2021 | 6 | 203 |
| 2022 | 7 | 254 |
| 2023 | 8 | 228 |
Notable alumni
-
Kenneth M. Curtis
- Occupations
- diplomatlawyermilitary officer
- Biography
-
Kenneth Merwin Curtis is an American attorney, Democratic politician, and diplomat. He was the Maine Secretary of State from 1965-1966, the Governor of Maine from 1966-1974, and the United States Ambassador to Canada from 1979 to 1981. Curtis is a member of the Democratic Party and is currently Of Counsel at the Curtis Thaxter law firm in Portland, Maine, which he founded in 1975.
-
Thomas K. Shannon
- Years
- 1960-.. (age 64)
- Enrolled in Maine Maritime Academy
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in nautical science
- Occupations
- naval officer
- Biography
-
Rear Admiral Thomas Kennedy Shannon (USN) (born 1960) is a retired naval officer. His final assignment was as commander of the US Navy Military Sealift Command.
-
Jerald S. Paul
- Enrolled in Maine Maritime Academy
- Graduated with Bachelor of Science in marine engineering
- Occupations
- politician
- Biography
-
Jerald Scott Paul is the current President of Maine Maritime Academy and holds the rank of Rear Admiral in the United States Maritime Service. He previously served as the Principal Deputy Administrator of the National Nuclear Security Administration at the U.S. Department of Energy. He was nominated by President George W. Bush and was confirmed by the U.S. Senate in July 2004. He oversaw all of this agency's nuclear nonproliferation programs with the principal responsibility of preventing the spread of nuclear materials, technology and expertise. In August 2006, Paul stepped down from this position to return to his law practice.
General info
| Alternative names | MMA |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1941 |
| Academic calendar | September to May (September - December; January-May). Also Co-op/Sea Term (May-June) |
| Total FTE staff | 237 |
| Carnegie classification | Baccalaureate Colleges: Diverse Fields |
Location and contacts
| Address | 1 Pleasant Street Castine, Maine, 04420-0001 United States |
|---|---|
| City population | 1,000 |
| Phone | 8004646565 |