Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public 4-year college in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts with 1,395 undergraduates. It admits 95% of applicants, costs an average of $23,759 a year after grants and graduates 74% of its students.
Figures from the U.S. Department of Education College Scorecard, released October 15, 2026. What each number covers.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy acceptance rate and admissions
Massachusetts Maritime Academy admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024. The median acceptance rate at 4-year colleges is 77%.
Test scores: Neither required nor recommended (as reported for fall 2024 admission). That means you can apply without SAT or ACT scores. Check the admissions office for the current policy.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy application deadlines 2026-27
| Round | Deadline |
|---|---|
| Early action | Nov 1, 2026 (passed) |
| Rolling admission | Applications reviewed as they arrive |
Application fee through the Common App: $50 for U.S. applicants. Confirm dates on Massachusetts Maritime Academy’s admissions page; see every college on the deadline calendar.
Source: Common App 2026-27 first-year deadlines, fees and requirements grid, updated Sep 25, 2026.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy tuition, cost and net price
| Tuition and fees, in-state (2025-26) | $13,340 |
|---|---|
| Tuition and fees, out-of-state (2025-26) | $26,010 |
| On-campus housing and food (2025-26) | $15,355 |
| Total cost of attendance (2024-25) | $37,397 |
| Average net price after grants (2024-25) | $23,759 |
Students who get federal aid pay an average of $23,759 a year after grants and scholarships, $13,638 less than the full cost of attendance. This figure covers in-state students.
What families pay, by income
Average yearly cost after grants for aided first-time students paying in-state tuition, by family income (2024-25):
Your own price depends on your family's full situation. Run Massachusetts Maritime Academy's net price calculator for a personal estimate, or make a "what it costs us" card.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduation rate, earnings and debt
- 74% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years (students who started in 2019).
- Former students earned a median of $104,098 a year, 10 years after they started (students who received federal aid and were working).
- Students who completed left with a median of $25,000 in federal student loans.
Earnings compared
Debt compared
Median debt is 24% of median earnings 10 years after entry. Many advisers suggest keeping total student debt below one year of expected pay. See the monthly payment.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy majors and what graduates earn
Massachusetts Maritime Academy awarded bachelor's degrees in 7 fields recently. The best-paid graduates four years out came from naval architecture and marine engineering ($125,016).
All 7 majors at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
| Major | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Earnings 4 yrs after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 69 | $124,902 | $125,016 | $26,000 |
| Marine Transportation | 56 | $105,742 | $119,916 | $24,715 |
| International business | 41 | $66,411 | $89,094 | $24,000 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 61 | $58,785 | $85,256 | $24,470 |
| Environmental science | 33 | $59,807 | $74,393 | $25,000 |
| Engineering, general | 32 | $93,141 | n/a | $25,000 |
| Energy Systems Engineering | 9 | n/a | n/a | $26,135 |
Four-year earnings: graduates of 2017-18 and 2018-19, measured in 2022 and 2023, in 2024 dollars. Fields with few graduates have no published earnings.
Graduate programs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy
3 graduate programs awarded degrees recently. Largest first.
Show 3 graduate programs
| Program | Degree | Graduates (2023-24) | Earnings 1 yr after | Median debt |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineering-Related Fields | Master's | 28 | $111,850 | n/a |
| Business administration | Master's | 12 | n/a | n/a |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | Master's | 10 | $67,708 | n/a |
Students and location
- 1,395 degree-seeking undergraduates (fall 2024)
- 15% women, 85% men
- 13 students for every faculty member
- Setting: large suburb
- Accredited by New England Commission on Higher Education
Frequently asked questions
What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
Massachusetts Maritime Academy admitted 95% of applicants for fall 2024, according to the U.S. Department of Education.
How much does Massachusetts Maritime Academy cost?
Tuition and fees for 2025-26 are $13,340 for in-state students and $26,010 for out-of-state students. After grants and scholarships, aided students paid an average net price of $23,759 a year in 2024-25.
Is Massachusetts Maritime Academy test-optional?
For fall 2024 admission, Massachusetts Maritime Academy reported that test scores were: neither required nor recommended. Policies change, so confirm with the admissions office.
What is the graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
74% of first-time, full-time students finished within six years.
How much do Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates make?
Former students who received federal aid earned a median of $104,098 a year 10 years after they started, in 2024 dollars.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education, College Scorecard, data release of October 15, 2026. What each figure means and the year it covers.