Maine Maritime Academy: what international applicants need

What are Maine Maritime Academy's application deadlines for 2026–27?

Maine Maritime Academy has 2 application deadlines for 2026–27: Early Action on November 30, 2026 and Regular Decision on May 1, 2027.

• Deadlines are usually 11:59 pm in your own time zone, unless the university says otherwise on its site.

What is Maine Maritime Academy's acceptance rate?

54.1% for students who started in fall 2024: Maine Maritime Academy admitted 739 of its 1,365 first-year applicants.

• The rate covers all first-year applicants, US and international: the federal data doesn't give a separate rate for international applicants.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release). Source

Does Maine Maritime Academy require the SAT or ACT for international applicants?

It depends. Maine Maritime Academy requires SAT or ACT scores from some applicants or programs only for 2026–27, and its testing page says which.

• This is the policy listed for all first-year applicants. Some universities treat international students differently, so confirm it on the testing page.
• For the Early Action deadline (November 30, 2026), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is November 7, 2026: scores on November 20, 2026, registration by October 23, 2026 (late registration October 27, 2026).
• For the Regular Decision deadline (May 1, 2027), the last international SAT whose scores come out in time is March 6, 2027: scores on March 19, 2027, registration by February 19, 2027 (late registration February 23, 2027).
• Official score reports can take a few more days to reach universities.

What SAT score do you need for Maine Maritime Academy?

The middle half of first-year students who enrolled in fall 2024 and sent SAT scores had 530–635 in Math and 565–625 in Reading and Writing (28% of them sent SAT scores).

• On the ACT, the middle half had a composite of 21–26.
• If your score is above the middle of these ranges, it helps your application. At a test-optional university, a score below the lower number usually isn't worth sending.
• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 admissions (provisional release): 25th to 75th percentile of enrolled first-year students who submitted scores. Source

How much is Maine Maritime Academy's application fee for international students?

Maine Maritime Academy's application fee is $50 for international applicants, the same as for US applicants.

Does Maine Maritime Academy accept the Common App fee waiver from international students?

Yes. Maine Maritime Academy accepts the Common App fee waiver and doesn't limit it to US students.

• Your eligibility is confirmed through the Common App, usually with your counselor.

Which English tests does Maine Maritime Academy accept?

Maine Maritime Academy lists the TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic as accepted English proficiency tests for 2026–27.

• Minimum scores and exemptions (for example if you studied in English) are set by the university: check its international page.

Does Maine Maritime Academy accept the Duolingo English Test?

The Duolingo English Test isn't among the English tests Maine Maritime Academy lists for 2026–27 (TOEFL iBT and IELTS Academic). Check its international page before you register.

How many recommendation letters does Maine Maritime Academy require?

Maine Maritime Academy requires a counselor recommendation for 2026–27.

• It also asks for a mid-year report with your first-semester senior grades.
• Whatever the letters, your school sends the School Report and, after graduation, the Final Report: the Common App says every university requires them.

Does Maine Maritime Academy require the Common App personal essay?

Yes. Maine Maritime Academy requires the Common App personal essay (250 to 650 words) for 2026–27.

How many international students does Maine Maritime Academy have?

7 of Maine Maritime Academy's 945 undergraduates were international students (US nonresidents) in fall 2024: 0.7%.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Fall 2024 enrollment (provisional release). Source

How much does Maine Maritime Academy cost for international students?

Maine Maritime Academy is a public university: international students pay at least the out-of-state rate, $31,102 in published tuition and fees for 2024–25 (in-state students paid $15,158). Some public universities add an international fee. On-campus food and housing was $12,282. With books and other expenses, a year cost about $47,884 before any financial aid.

• US Department of Education (IPEDS). Published charges for 2024–25. Costs usually rise each year: check the university's site for 2027–28. Source