Massachusetts Maritime Academy
- Public
Massachusetts Maritime Academy: international tuition 15,296 USD per year, one-year total cost ≈ 43,669 USD, acceptance rate 94.7%. Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 75, Duolingo 105.
Getting in. The school admits 94.7% of applicants. The SAT range of admitted students is not published. The SAT and ACT are optional: a score counts if you send one, and you can still apply without it. For English, the school asks for IELTS 6+, TOEFL iBT 75+ or Duolingo 105+.
Cost for a year. One year comes to about 43,669 USD, before any scholarship. 4 scholarships come with an amount, but none says international students can apply, so nothing is taken off yet.
Deadline and visa. The application deadline is 1/11. You apply through Common App. How long the visa takes is up to the consulate; see the country note.
Admissions checked 12/10/2026Cost checked 12/10/2026
What is the tuition at Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
International tuition is 15,296 USD per year. The total cost for one year is ≈ 43,669 USD.
What English scores does Massachusetts Maritime Academy require?
Published minimum English scores: IELTS 6, TOEFL iBT 75, Duolingo 105.
What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
The acceptance rate is 94.7%.
- Pay in fullYesPay in fullOnce admitted you can enrol straight away — no scholarship decision to wait for.Your family covers all tuition and living costs for every year of the degree.You will need: your application and proof that your family can pay — the school needs it to issue your visa documents.
- Aid with the offerUnclearAid with the offerThe school decides aid while reviewing your application, so any need-based or merit award arrives with the offer.The school's official pages do not say whether international students get aid at admission — worth asking the admissions office directly.
- Apply separately for scholarshipsUnclearApply separately for scholarshipsOn top of the admission application, you send a separate scholarship application or get nominated.The pages we read mention no scholarship with its own application. Not seeing one does not mean there is none — ask the school.
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Tuition and cost for a year
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What a year costs
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Scholarships and aid for international students
Coming soon. Merit and need-based aid policy for international students is being verified from official pages.
Scholarships at this school
Admiral Maurice J Bresnahan ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Interviews in February; decisions in early March
Admiral's ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Captain Emery E Rice ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Interviews in February; decisions in early March
Captain's ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Commander's ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
- Renewable in later years
John and Abigail Adams Tuition WaiverIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Separate application requiredSchool page
The page requires U.S. citizenship or Title IV-eligible non-citizen status plus Massachusetts permanent residency; this is not an explicit exclusion of all international students, so no conclusion can be drawn.
- Renewable in later years
Maritime Investment Initiative GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Tuition subsidyTuition subsidyA tuition reduction: the school lowers the amount charged instead of giving a separate award.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Fee GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
This is an institutional need-based grant, but the page does not confirm whether international students can receive it.
Deadline: Meeting the financial aid priority deadline is highly encouraged.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy GrantIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.Need-basedNeed-basedAwarded on family financial circumstances, usually via the CSS Profile or the school's own form.Application method unclearSchool page
- Renewable in later years
Deadline: Priority deadline March 1 for incoming undergraduates
The Admiral William "Bud" Flanagan '64 & BA Flanagan ScholarshipIntl eligibility unclearThe school does not say whether international students can get this scholarship, so “Cost for a year” at the top does not subtract it. Ask the school before counting on it.MeritMeritAwarded on achievement (grades, awards, activities), regardless of family finances.Considered automatically with the admission applicationSchool page
The scholarship is for incoming or current students, but the page does not confirm eligibility for international students.
- Renewable in later years
Admission requirements
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English
Application requirements
- English proficiencyiTOEFL, IELTS or Duolingo scores must be sent, unless exempt because your country's official language is English.Required
- SATACTOptional
- High-school transcriptiTranscripts and diplomas must be evaluated and converted to English and US credits by a certified service, which sends them to the school electronically.Required
- EssaysiApplicants using the school's own application need an essay of at least 300 words; Common App applicants need no extra essay.Required
- Proof of fundsiIf you need an F-1 visa, you must submit an Affidavit of Financial Support.Required
- InterviewiInterviews are not required unless the school specifically requests one.Not required
How to apply
Minimum English scores vs other schools
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Compared with 454 United States schools admitting 70%+ that publish it in Duckling's data.
Deadlines
- Early Action deadline (EA)Applicationabout17days
- Early Action decisions released (EA)Decision+38 days
- Priority application deadlineApplication+123 days
- International deadlineApplication+151 days
- Regular Decision deadline (RD)Application+182 days
- Enrollment deposit refund cutoffDeposit+198 days
AP credit by subject
Lowest score that earns credit or placement, as the college reported to College Board. This is not an admission requirement. One exam can have several rows: a higher score sometimes earns more credit. Policy page the college gave College Board
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Staying in United States after graduation
OPT: 12 months of work in your field after each degree level; degrees on the DHS STEM list can extend by 24 months (up to 36 months in total). Unemployment during OPT is capped at 90 days (150 days with the STEM extension). Note: on 8 October 2026 DHS published a PROPOSED rule charging USD 70,000 for initial OPT and USD 30,000 for later OPT; it is not in force, and comments close on 9 November 2026.
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Academics & housing
Why this school is listed: accepts applications through the Common App.
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