Key differences on Getting in
- 1
Valley City State's yield is 16 pts higher than Massachusetts Maritime Academy's
Yield rate - 2
Massachusetts Maritime Academy admits 95% vs. 99% at Valley City State
Acceptance rate
Admissions
Getting in, fall 2024
Acceptance and yield, test score ranges, test policy, and what each college weighs.
The funnel
Quad's selectivity
- Massachusetts Maritime AcademyAccessible
- Valley City StateOpen
Men and women
Acceptance rate for men and women who applied, where a college reports admissions by sex.
Test scores
SAT total,
Axis runs 700–1600. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
ACT composite,
Axis runs 13–36. The dark tick marks the national median midpoint.
Test policy
- Massachusetts Maritime AcademyTest-blind
- Valley City StateTest-optional
How they read a record
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
Valley City State
GPA, the high school record, and a college-prep program are required.
What they look at
| Factor | Massachusetts Maritime Academy | Valley City State |
|---|---|---|
| High school GPA | Required | Required |
| High school record | Required | Required |
| Class rank | Not considered | Not considered |
| College-prep program | Required | Required |
| Recommendations | Required | Not considered |
| Essay | Required | Not considered |
| Legacy status | Considered | Not considered |
| Work experience | Considered | Not considered |
| Demonstration of competencies | Not considered | Not considered |
| English proficiency test | Required | Required |
| Other tests | Not considered | Not considered |
Sources:IPEDS Admissions survey, Fall 2024;College Scorecard, Entered fall 2023;College Scorecard, most recent releaseAbout the data(retrieved 2026-10-12)
Figures are the newest each college has published; years can differ between colleges. Each value's ⓘ shows its source and year. Why