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The Maine Maritime Academy was officially created on March 21, 1941. This nautical training institute and public, postsecondary college is located on a 35-acre campus in Castine, Maine. It was placed on the list of the nation's top baccalaureate colleges by the U.S. News & World Report in 2009.
The Maine Maritime Academy offers more than 15 undergraduate and graduate majors. Students can choose from associate's, bachelor's, and master's degree programs in subjects like small craft design, small vessel operations, marine engineering operations, marine systems engineering, global supply chain management, and international business and maritime management. These programs are offered through the following academic divisions of MMA:
The athletics teams of the Maine Maritime Academy are known as the Mariners. MMA is a member of the North Atlantic Conference in the National Collegiate Athletic Association’s Division III, and the New England Football Conference. Its teams participate in sports like basketball, cross country, football, golf, lacrosse, soccer, softball, and volleyball.
The main campus of Maine Maritime Academy is in Castine, ME (a rural area). The school is a public school. Maine Maritime Academy offers degrees up to the Master's degree.
The school students most commonly major in a field related to transportation, engineering, and engineering technician.
Maine Maritime Academy does not accept everyone who applies. In 2007-2008, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 560. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2007-2008 had SAT math scores of 480 or more.
In 2007-2008, Maine Maritime Academy had 901 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at the school.
Many students at Maine Maritime Academy live in campus housing. The school makes available a lot of student housing. Meal plans are available. Student athletes at the school belong to the New England Football Conference and North Atlantic Conference for major sports.
More complete details are provided below.
Maine Maritime Academy
C3
Castine, ME 04420-0001
General Phone: (207) 326-2206
http://www.mainemaritime.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 85 | naval and marine engineering, systems engineering |
| Transportation | 42 | merchant marine officer |
| Business and Management | 25 | international business, business and related services |
| Engineering Technician | 16 | engineering technician |
| Science | 10 | biological and biomedical sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Maine Maritime Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 166 | 7 |
| Master's degree | 9 | 1 |
| Associate's degree | 4 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Maine Maritime Academy had a total enrollment of 901 students (917 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 82% |
| Women | 18% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 95% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 0% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 1% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 30% |
| 20-21 | 38% |
| 22-24 | 24% |
| 25-29 | 5% |
| 30-34 | 1% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 1% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence:
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 77% |
| New Hampshire | 6% |
| Massachusetts | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Pennsylvania | 2% |
| Vermont | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Florida | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 85 % |
Maine Maritime Academy offers campus housing for 630 of its 917 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
(Please refer to our profile of Castine, Maine for details about the area surrounding the campus. Also see our list of other Maine Colleges).
The school offers students a meal plan with 21 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 578 | 388 | 67% | 182 | 47% |
| Men | 474 | 315 | 66% | 150 | 48% |
| Women | 104 | 73 | 70% | 32 | 44% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 560 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 570 |
| SAT Writing | 430 | 550 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 22 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 25 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 25 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 95% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 22% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
| Other Standardized Tests | not required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 9,605 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 16,905 |
| Room and board | $ 8,000 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 1,600 |
Financial Aid:
Maine Maritime Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 204400)
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Football Conference |
| Basketball | North Atlantic Conference |
| Track | North Atlantic Conference |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
Business, Management, Marketing & Related Support Services, Other
International Business/Trade/Commerce
ENGINEERING
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Systems Engineering
ENGINEERING TECHNICIAN
Engineering Technologies/Technicians, Other
LIBERAL ARTS
Multi-/Interdisciplinary Studies, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Maine Maritime Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 5% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 8% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 16% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 16% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Has ROTC (navy) NCAA athletic conference member
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