Maine Maritime Academy Acceptance Rate
Castine, Maine · Public · 4-year or above
- Applicants
- 1,145
- Admitted
- 703
- Yield
- 32.7%
- Test policy
- Test-optional
Latest official IPEDS 2023–24 · Updated July 2026
Acceptance rate & applications over time
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Over the 10 years of federal data, Maine Maritime Academy's acceptance rate has fallen from 78.6% in 2014–15 to 61.4% in 2023–24. Applications grew from 805 to 1,145 (+42%) over that period.
Its 61.4% rate makes Maine Maritime Academy more selective than about 74% of the 1,419 schools tracked here. Among 15 tracked Maine schools, it is more selective than about 73%.
In 2023–24, men were admitted at a higher rate (54.9% for women vs 65.8% for men, a 10.9-point gap). Maine Maritime Academy has been test-optional since 2022–23. Of admitted students, 32.7% enrolled (the yield rate) in 2023–24.
Full year-by-year table
| Year | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance | Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014–15 | 805 | 633 | 78.6% | 243 |
| 2015–16 | 769 | 501 | 65.1% | 208 |
| 2016–17 | 882 | 666 | 75.5% | 246 |
| 2017–18 | 760 | 605 | 79.6% | 244 |
| 2018–19 | 1,056 | 581 | 55% | 222 |
| 2019–20 | 1,441 | 653 | 45.3% | 262 |
| 2020–21 | 1,147 | 598 | 52.1% | 217 |
| 2021–22 | 1,109 | 640 | 57.7% | 207 |
| 2022–23 | 1,164 | 671 | 57.6% | 219 |
| 2023–24 | 1,145 | 703 | 61.4% | 230 |
Acceptance rate by gender
| Group | Applicants | Admitted | Acceptance |
|---|---|---|---|
| Women | 315 | 173 | 54.9% |
| Men | 806 | 530 | 65.8% |
| Unknown | 24 | 0 | 0% |
SAT / ACT ranges & policy
Test-optional (considered if submitted).
| Test | 25th–75th percentile | % submitting |
|---|---|---|
| SAT EBRW | 540–640 | 34% |
| SAT Math | 530–630 | |
| ACT Composite | 23–30 | 8% |
How Maine Maritime Academy compares
Where this school sits among peers of similar selectivity — each dot is a school's current acceptance rate on the same scale.
Frequently asked
What is Maine Maritime Academy's acceptance rate?
Maine Maritime Academy's acceptance rate is 61.4% for 2023–24, the most recent year of federal IPEDS data (703 admitted of 1,145 applicants).
Is Maine Maritime Academy test optional?
Maine Maritime Academy is test-optional: SAT/ACT scores are considered if submitted but not required.
How many people apply to Maine Maritime Academy?
Maine Maritime Academy received 1,145 applications in 2023–24 and admitted 703.
What SAT score do you need for Maine Maritime Academy?
Admitted students at Maine Maritime Academy typically scored 540–640 on SAT Reading/Writing and 530–630 on SAT Math (middle-50% ranges).
Is Maine Maritime Academy getting harder to get into?
Maine Maritime Academy has become harder to get into: its acceptance rate went from 78.6% in 2014–15 to 61.4% in 2023–24.
How this is calculated
Acceptance rate = admitted ÷ applicants, first-time degree-seeking undergraduates, from the U.S. Department of Education's IPEDS Admissions (ADM) survey; institution details from the IPEDS Institutional Characteristics (HD) survey. Data span: 2014–15 to 2023–24. Official site: https://mainemaritime.edu/.