Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts · Public
Massachusetts Maritime Academy admitted 92% of 1,329 applicants (Common Data Set 2025-2026). Test scores aren’t considered (test blind). 79% of students graduate within six years.
Your chances at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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Application deadlines
Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s first-year deadlines for 2026–27 on the Common App:
- Early action
- November 1, 2026
- Regular decision
- Rolling admission
The application fee is $50, and Massachusetts Maritime Academy accepts the Common App fee waiver. Massachusetts Maritime Academy asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone. From Common App’s requirements grid, updated September 25, 2026. Check Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s admissions site before you submit. See every college’s deadlines or early decision vs. early action.
Early decision and early action
Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers early action but didn’t report its early admit rate.
What admissions weighs
How Massachusetts Maritime Academy rates each part of an application, from its Common Data Set.
Very important
- Course rigor
- GPA
- Essay
- Recommendations
Important
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Considered
- Class rank
- Interview
- Activities
- Character
- First generation
- Legacy
- Volunteering
- Work experience
- Showing interest
Not considered
- Test scores
- Talent or ability
- Where you live
- State residency
- Religion
High school GPA
First-year students averaged a 3.36 GPA.
Some colleges report weighted GPAs, so compare loosely.
What it costs
Full price with housing is $31,367 in-state and $44,461 out-of-state a year. After grants, students paid $20,759 on average (in-state).
Average price after grants, by family income, for in-state students:
Quick answers
What is Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s acceptance rate?
Massachusetts Maritime Academy admitted 92% of applicants: 1,223 of 1,329 (Common Data Set 2025-2026).
When is Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s early action deadline?
For 2026–27, early action is due November 1, 2026 and regular admission is rolling. Common App deadlines end at 11:59 p.m. in your own time zone.
How much is Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s application fee?
The application fee is $50 for 2026–27, and Massachusetts Maritime Academy accepts the Common App fee waiver.
What does Massachusetts Maritime Academy require?
Besides the application and transcript, Massachusetts Maritime Academy asks for the Common App personal essay and a counselor recommendation.
Does Massachusetts Maritime Academy have supplemental essays?
No. Massachusetts Maritime Academy has no supplemental essays for 2026–27. You send only the Common App personal essay.
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