Founded in 1941, Maine Maritime Academy is a non-profit public state multidisciplinary higher-education institution located in the rural setting of the small town of Castine (population range of under 2,500 inhabitants), Maine. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) is a very small coeducational US higher education institution. Maine Maritime Academy (MMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as pre-bachelor degrees (i.e. certificates, diplomas, associate or foundation), bachelor degrees in several areas of study. This 81 years old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic record and grades. The admission rate range is 50-60% making this US higher education organization a averagely selective institution. MMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.