First-year deadlines, 2026–27
| Plan | Entry term | Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early action Apply early, hear early, not binding. | Fall | November 1, 2026 |
| Rolling admission The college reviews applications as they arrive until the class is full. | Rolling |
Plans are listed in calendar order. What the plans mean
Source: maritime.edu · checked September 30, 2026
What families actually pay
Average yearly net price after grants, in-state students, by family income
Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, College Scorecard · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Biggest majors
| Major | Graduates |
|---|---|
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 69 |
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other | 61 |
| Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer | 56 |
| International Business/Trade/Commerce | 41 |
| Environmental Science | 33 |
| Applied Engineering | 32 |
| Energy Systems Engineering | 9 |
Bachelor’s graduates, first major, most recent year · Source: U.S. Dept. of Education, IPEDS · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Sports and campus life
Men’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
Baseball, Cross Country, Football, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Track and Field (Outdoor)
Women’s varsity · NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
Cross Country, Lacrosse, Rowing, Soccer, Softball, Track and Field (Outdoor), Volleyball
Coed varsity · NCAA Division III, Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
Sailing
ROTC
Army, Navy
Faith groups
Newman Connection
Also
Study abroad
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education athletics data (EADA), connection.newmanministry.com · checked September 4, 2026 · data snapshot October 2, 2026
The place
Setting
Suburb, large
Federal locale classification
Metro area
Barnstable Town, MA
232,570 people
Big-city metro (1 million+)
No
More about the place
Nearest airport
Cape Cod Gateway (HYA)
Nearest hub airport
General Edward Lawrence Logan International (BOS)
Walkability
EPA walkability index 15.8 of 20
Elevation
11 ft
Time zone
Eastern
January low
22°F
July high
81°F
Annual snowfall
37.2 in
Days at 90°F or higher
4 per year
One-bedroom fair market rent
$2,230 per month
Sources: U.S. Dept. of Education (IPEDS locale), U.S. Census metro estimates, NOAA climate normals, HUD fair market rents, EPA walkability · data snapshot October 2, 2026
Colleges nearby
- University of Massachusetts-Dartmouth21 mi
- Bridgewater State University25 mi
- Stonehill College32 mi
- Wheaton College (Massachusetts)33 mi
- Roger Williams University33 mi
- Salve Regina University40 mi
Straight-line distance between campuses
Similar colleges
Public, suburban campus, NCAA Division III, similar size
- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg1,326 students
- United States Merchant Marine Academy947 students
- SUNY Polytechnic Institute1,904 students
- University of Wisconsin-Superior2,086 students
- Fitchburg State University3,133 students
- SUNY at Purchase College3,165 students