• ABOUT US
  • History
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• ADMISSIONS
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  • Requirements
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  • Financial Aid
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• ACADEMICS
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  • ROTC
  • Computer Requirements
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• TRAINING
  • Cruises
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  • Co-operatives
  • Maritime Training
  • Continuing Education
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• CAMPUS LIFE
  • Residence Life
  • Student Services
  • The Regiment
  • Policies
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• CAREERS
  • Cadet Shipping
  • Co-operative Education
  • Connections
  • Employers
  • Employer Visits
  • ROTC Options
  • More...
• GRADUATE STUDIES
  • Graduate Department
  • Graduate Catalog

Frequently Asked Questions

Have a question of your own?

• Is Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) a high school?
  Academy in this context is a college where special subjects and skills are taught.

• Is MMA a private institution?
  MMA is a public college, created by an act of the Maine Legislature in 1941.

• Do you have limited academic offerings?
  We have majors in the business, logistics,, engineering, engineering technology, science, and transportation disciplines.

• Is MMA a rigorous military school?
  MMA has an "independent" and uniformed student body, mostly depending on major. The "independent" student has similar scheduling and responsibilities as students at most colleges. About 57% of our students are in the uniformed regimental training program, which promotes personal development, leadership and management skills. See Student Life.

• Is there a required military obligation?
  No. Only 5-8% of MMA graduates opt to take a commission in the Navy, Marine Corps, or Coast Guard through commissioning programs like ROTC.

• Is MMA expensive to attend?
  As a public college, MMA costs are comparable to other state universities and colleges.

• Are women accepted?
  Most definitely. MMA was the first maritime college to graduate women. Our women's enrollment is expanding, and we offer women's athletics and other programming.

• Is there an age limit?
  High school graduate age is the minimum and there is no maximum.

• Do you have strict entrance requirements?
  Like most universities and colleges, we require a traditional college prep course of study with satisfactory academic performance.

• Do I need a congressional appointment?
  No. The application process is similar to that of other state universities and colleges, sometimes easier.

• Are you located on a "naval base"?
  Our beautiful campus is located in the safe surroundings of Castine village. No gates, no fences.

• Are only ocean-oriented jobs available?
  We have graduates at Cianbro, Bath Iron Works, Central Maine Power, Coor's Brewing Company, General Electric, Lockheed-Martin, Caterpiller, Environmental Protection Agency, Honda Manufacturing, and more.

• Are there any shipping jobs available?
  "...one of the highest professional placement rates of any college in the U.S." Director of Career Services.