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Maine Maritime Academy admitted student profile
- Acceptance rate: 54%
- SAT (middle 50%): 1095-1260
- ACT (middle 50%): 21-26
Maine Maritime Academy admits most applicants who clear its academic bar. If your GPA and scores are in range, your odds here are genuinely strong.
What you need to get into Maine Maritime Academy
Aim to land inside or above the middle 50% range. A SAT around 1260 or an ACT around 26 puts you in the top quarter of admitted students and makes Maine Maritime Academy a stronger bet. Below 1095, you are below the typical admit and the rest of your application, essays, rigor, and activities, has to carry more of the decision.
Is Maine Maritime Academy a reach, target, or safety for you?
Run your numbers through the calculator above and it will tell you. As a rule: if your stats sit above Maine Maritime Academy's range and it is not highly selective, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school admits fewer than one in four applicants, it is a reach for almost everyone. A smart college list balances all three, so pair Maine Maritime Academy with schools in each tier.
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Frequently asked questions
What are the chances of getting into Maine Maritime Academy?
Maine Maritime Academy has a 54% acceptance rate, but that is an average across all applicants, not your personal odds. Your real chances depend on how your GPA and test scores compare to admitted students, plus your essays, rigor, and activities. Use the calculator above to estimate your odds from your own profile.
What SAT score do you need to get into Maine Maritime Academy?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Maine Maritime Academy scored 1095-1260 on the SAT. Scoring above 1260 puts you in the top quarter of admits; scoring below 1095 means you are below the typical admitted student and will need the rest of your application to carry more weight.
What ACT score do you need to get into Maine Maritime Academy?
The middle 50% of admitted students at Maine Maritime Academy scored 21-26 on the ACT. Above 26 is strong, below 21 is below the typical admit.
Is Maine Maritime Academy a reach, target, or safety school?
It depends on your profile. If your stats are above Maine Maritime Academy's admitted range and its acceptance rate is high, it is a safety. If you are in range, it is a target. If you are below range, or the school is highly selective, it is a reach. The calculator above tells you which, based on your numbers.