Maine Maritime Academy
Castine, Maine · Public
Maine Maritime Academy admitted 61% of 1,145 applicants (IPEDS, fall 2023). First-year students who sent the SAT scored 1070–1270 in the middle half. Test scores are optional. 62% of students graduate within six years.
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Application deadlines
Maine Maritime Academy’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 30, 2026
- Regular decision
- May 1, 2027
The application fee is $50, and Maine Maritime Academy accepts the Common App fee waiver. Maine Maritime Academy asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Maine Maritime Academy’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $31,172 in-state and $46,652 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $21,433 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Maine Maritime Academy’s acceptance rate?
Maine Maritime Academy admitted 61% of applicants: 703 of 1,145 (IPEDS, fall 2023).
When is Maine Maritime Academy’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 30, 2026 and regular decision is due May 1, 2027. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
What SAT score do you need for Maine Maritime Academy?
The middle half of admitted students who sent the SAT scored 1070 to 1270, with a median around 1170. A score at or above 1170 puts you in the top half of admitted students who sent one.
How much is Maine Maritime Academy’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Maine Maritime Academy accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Maine Maritime Academy require?
Besides the application and transcript, Maine Maritime Academy asks for the Common App personal essay, a counselor recommendation, and a midyear report from your school.
Does Maine Maritime Academy have supplemental essays?
Yes. For 2026–27, Maine Maritime Academy asks 1 question of its own on top of the main essay (one essay, 100–400 words). Its supplemental essays page lists each one word for word with the word limit.
Can you use AI on Maine Maritime Academy’s essays?
Maine Maritime says your writing should be your own words and that using AI isn't appropriate for a personal writing sample.
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Writing your essays? See Maine Maritime Academy’s supplemental essays and its rule on AI.