# Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Buzzards Bay, MA. Source page: https://www.dreamschool.co/colleges/massachusetts-maritime-academy

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public college in Buzzards Bay, MA with 1,395 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants. The average net price after aid is $23,759 per year ($4,385 for families earning under $30,000). 74% of students graduate, and graduates earn a median of $104,098 ten years after enrolling.

## Key facts

| Measure | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Admission rate | 95% (Fall 2024) |
| Testing policy | Test blind (scores not considered) (Fall 2024) |
| Applicants | 1,120 (Fall 2023) |
| Admitted | 1,059 (Fall 2023) |
| SAT Reading & Writing (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| SAT Math (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| ACT Composite (middle 50%) | — (Fall 2024) |
| Cost of attendance | $37,397 (2024-25) |
| Average net price | $23,759 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $0–30k | $4,385 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $30–48k | $3,338 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $48–75k | $6,816 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $75–110k | $12,540 (2024-25) |
| Net price, family income $110k+ | $30,330 (2024-25) |
| Undergraduates | 1,395 (Fall 2024) |
| Graduation rate | 74% (Fall 2019) |
| Median earnings 10 years after enrolling | $104,098 (2023) |
| Median debt at graduation | $25,000 (FY2024) |

## What Massachusetts Maritime Academy considers in admissions (Fall 2023)

- High school record: Required
- High school GPA: Required
- College-prep coursework: Required
- Class rank: Not considered
- Essay or personal statement: Required
- Recommendations: Required
- Demonstrated competencies: Not considered
- Legacy status: Considered
- Work experience: Considered
- English proficiency test: Required

## FAQ

**What is Massachusetts Maritime Academy's acceptance rate?**

Massachusetts Maritime Academy admits 95% of applicants, which makes it open.

**Is Massachusetts Maritime Academy test optional?**

Test blind (scores not considered).

**How many students apply to Massachusetts Maritime Academy?**

In Fall 2023, 1,120 students applied to Massachusetts Maritime Academy and 1,059 were admitted; 399 enrolled.

**Does Massachusetts Maritime Academy consider legacy status?**

Yes. Massachusetts Maritime Academy reported that legacy status is considered in admissions (Fall 2023).

**Does Massachusetts Maritime Academy require an essay?**

Massachusetts Maritime Academy reported that an essay or personal statement is required for admission (Fall 2023).

**How much does Massachusetts Maritime Academy cost?**

The sticker cost of attendance is $37,397 per year, but the average net price after grants and scholarships is $23,759.

**What is Massachusetts Maritime Academy's graduation rate?**

74% of full-time students graduate within 150% of normal time.


## Sources

- U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard (Most Recent Institution-Level Data), released 2026-10-15: https://collegescorecard.ed.gov/data/
- IPEDS Admissions survey (ADM2023): https://nces.ed.gov/ipeds/datacenter/DataFiles.aspx
- IPEDS unit ID 166692. Methodology: https://www.dreamschool.co/methodology