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The main campus of Maine Maritime Academy is in Castine, Maine (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 2005, SAT verbal scores of half of students were 450 to 550. Three-fourths of students accepted in 2005 had SAT math scores of 470 or more. Students attending Maine Maritime Academy come from a variety of places, in and out of state.
In 2005, the school had 839 enrolled students. Males make up the lion's share of the student body at Maine Maritime Academy.
The school is generally not a school for part-time students. 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
Admissions Phone: (207) 326-2206
Financial Aid Phone: (207) 326-2339
http://www.mainemaritime.edu
Maine Maritime Academy awarded degrees in these major categories in 2005:
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 54 | naval and marine engineering, systems engineering |
| Transportation | 53 | merchant marine officer |
| Engineering Technician | 23 | engineering technician |
| Business And Management | 15 | international business, business and related services, small business operations |
| Science | 9 | biological and biomedical sciences |
| Liberal Arts | 1 | interdisciplinary studies |
Number of programs and degrees for Maine Maritime Academy in 2005:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 147 | 7 |
| Associate's degree | 6 | 2 |
| Master's degree | 2 | 1 |
In 2005, Maine Maritime Academy had a total enrollment of 839 students (826 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class (2005):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 87% |
| Women | 13% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
More details are available, using 2004 data:
Students By Class (2004):
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 98% |
| Graduate | 2% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 93% |
| Black | 0% |
| Hispanic | 1% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Other Races | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 4% |
Incoming (Freshman) Students by Place of Residence (2004):
(From available data sampling)
| Residence | Percent |
|---|---|
| Maine | 70% |
| Massachusetts | 7% |
| New Hampshire | 3% |
| Connecticut | 2% |
| Rhode Island | 2% |
| Ohio | 2% |
| Florida | 2% |
| Foreign countries | 1% |
| Kentucky | 1% |
| Maryland | 1% |
| Vermont | 1% |
| New York | 1% |
| Oregon | 1% |
| Colorado | 1% |
| New Jersey | 1% |
| North Carolina | 1% |
Retention Rates (2004):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 96 % |
Maine Maritime Academy offers campus housing for 625 of its 826 (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 | 540 | 384 | 71% | 177 | 46% |
| Men | 464 | 337 | 73% | 154 | 46% |
| Women | 76 | 47 | 62% | 23 | 49% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 450 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 470 | 580 |
| ACT Verbal | 15 | 20 |
| ACT Math | 17 | 22 |
| ACT Composite | 15 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | recommended |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 99% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 13% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Admissions Phone Number: (207) 326-2206
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,680 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 13,610 |
| Room and board | $ 6,720 |
| Room charge | $ 2,420 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 4,300 |
| Books and supplies | $ 1,000 |
| Other expenses | $ 800 |
Financial Aid:
Maine Maritime Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 204400)
Financial Aid Phone Number: (207) 326-2339
Tenure Status of Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Men | Women |
|---|---|---|
| Non-tenured and not on tenure track | 37 | 15 |
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | calendar year | 1 | * | 0 | * |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Full-Time Faculty (2004):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 8 | $64,246 | 3 | $60,738 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 15 | $54,283 | 6 | $56,257 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 10 | $47,854 | 4 | $55,914 |
| Instructor | academic year | 3 | $38,217 | 1 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 36 | $53,372 | 14 | $55,538 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences (2005):
| 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
Entrepreneurial and Small Business Operations, 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 4% |  |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 6% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 13% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 13% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 15% | |
| % of degrees in engineering technician (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
| % of students from other states (vs. all colleges) | Top 18% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Offers credit for life experience Grants credits for AP courses Career counseling Career placement services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers campus housing 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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