Overview
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a 4-year college offering maritime-related degrees. MMA students are required to wear regimental-style uniforms in accordance with the Regiment of Cadets. The Academy operates the TS Kennedy, on which students fulfill their mandatory Sea Term(s). The 52 day voyages include class and laboratory training, deck and engine watches, and maintenance and emergency drills while crossing the Caribbean or Mediterranean Sea. On land, the Mass Maritime campus promotes sustainable initiatives, including wind turbines and solar power screens.
Acceptance Rate:
95%
Average Net Price:
$20,485
Campus Setting:
Suburb or town
Average GPA
3.6
Average SAT Composite
1100
Tuition, Cost & Aid
Affordability & Cost
Tuition
| In-State Tuition In-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who meet the state's or institution's residency requirements. In-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students residing in the locality in which they attend school and may be a lower rate than in-state tuition if offered by the institution. | $11,420 |
| Out-of-State Tuition Out-of-state tuition is the tuition charged by institutions to those students who do not meet the state’s or institution’s residency requirements. Out-of-district tuition is the tuition charged by the institution to those students not residing in the locality in which they attend school. | $23,722 |
Additional Costs
Room and Board The weighted average for room and board and other expenses is generated as follows:
| $14,990 |
| Books and Supplies | $1500 |
Average Net Price By Family Income
Financial Aid: visit page
Financial Aid Email: [email protected]
Aid & Grants
0
100
88%
Need Met
Students Receiving Gift Aid Percent of undergraduate students awarded federal gift aid. Federal gift aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution. Students Receiving Grants Percent of undergraduate students awarded grant aid. Grant aid includes any grant or scholarship aid awarded, from the federal government, a state or local government, the institution, and other sources known by the institution.
17%
Average Aid Per Year
$16,962
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,873
Average Institution Grant Aid Per Year
$12,694
Students receiving state aid Students receiving federal aid
27%
Average State Grant Aid Per Year
$6492
17%
Average Federal Grant Aid Per Year
$5,873
Total Needs Based Scholarships/Grants Total amount of grant or scholarship aid awarded to all undergraduates from the federal government, state/local government, the institution, and other sources known to the institution.
$7,918,723
Total Non-Need-Based Scholarships/Grants
$9,125,478
Student Loans
Students Borrowing Loans Loans to students - Any monies that must be repaid to the lending institution for which the student is the designated borrower. Includes all Title IV subsidized and unsubsidized loans and all institutionally- and privately-sponsored loans. Does not include PLUS and other loans made directly to parents.
91%
Average Loan Amount Per Year
$10,017
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$22,763
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
Students receiving federal loans
90%
Average Federal Loans Per Year
$5,403
Average Other Loans Per Year
$20,298
Admissions
Key Admissions Stats
Institution Type
Public
- Not for Profit
- Coed
Need Blind
This school does not consider an applicant’s financial situation when deciding admission
Level of Institution
4 Year
Campus Setting
Suburb or town
1120
Students Applied
91%
Transfer Acceptance Rate
41
Transfer Students Admitted
Admissions Requirements
SAT
No
ACT
No
Transcript
Yes
Test Optional
Yes
SAT Subject Tests
No
AP Course Credit
Yes
Dual Enrollment
Yes
Important Deadlines
| Application Type | Application Deadline | Reply Deadline |
|---|---|---|
| Early Action Acceptance is not binding, but student will receive admissions decision earlier. | November 1 | |
| Fall Regular Decision | April 15 |
Application Fee
$50
Fee waivers availableApplications Accepted
Admitted Student Stats
Average SAT Composite: 1100
SAT Percentiles
Math
Reading
3.6
Average GPA
Students Enrolled By GPA
Students Enrolled By Household Income
Admissions Resources
For International Student Services: visit page
For Students with Disabilities: visit page
For Veteran Services: visit page
Academics
Key Academic Stats
Highest Degree Offered
Master's
Total Number of Students
1,362
Total Number of Undergrads
1,271
0
100
66%
Graduate in 4 Years US National: 28%
0
100
78%
Graduate in 6 Years US National: 52%
Student:Faculty Ratio
12:1
US National: 21:1Non Traditional Learning
- Online Classes
- Online Undergrad Degrees
- Summer Sessions
- Combined Institution Double Degree Programs
- Some Programs Requires Co-Op/Internship
Learning Options
- ROTC Army
- Study Abroad
Classroom Sizes
Degrees and Majors
MAJORS
9
Faculty Overview
0
100
45%
Faculty With Terminal Degree US National: 36%
Gender
Ethnicity
Campus Life
Key Campus Stats
Student Gender
Residency
Size of Town
Suburb or town
US States Represented
34
Countries Represented
Ethnicity
Percent of First Generation Students
21%
Student Organizations
26
LGBTQIA Student Resource Groups
No
On Campus Women's Center
Yes
Cultural Student Resource Groups
Yes
Housing
0
100
97%
Undergrads Living on Campus
On-campus living required of freshman
No
Disability Housing Available
No
0
100
97%
Freshman Living on Campus
Athletics
Divisional Sports Nickname
Buccaneers
Varsity Athletics Association
NCAA
Varsity Athletics Conference Primary
Massachusetts State College Ath Assoc
Total Male Athletes
276
Total Female Athletes
79
Intramural Sports
11
Sports Club
7
Sports Team (Men)
- Baseball
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Track and Field
- Sailing
Sports Team (Women)
- Cross Country
- Crew-Rowing
- Lacrosse
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track and Field
- Volleyball
- Sailing
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Athletics: visit page
Campus Safety
24-HR security patrol
No
Campus emergency phones
No
24-HR escort safety rides
No
Mobile campus emergency alert
Yes
After Graduation
Post Grad Stats
Average Salary
6 years after graduation
$96,000
Top 5 Cities
Boston
Barnstable
New York
Providence
Houston
Top 5 Employers
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Military Sealift Command
US Navy
Crowley
Transocean
Top 5 Sectors
Operations
Engineering
Business Development
Military and Protective Services
Sales
Average Debt at Graduation The median federal debt of undergraduate borrowers who graduated. This figure includes only federal loans; it excludes private student loans and Parent PLUS loans.
$22,763
Loan Default Rate
3%
National: 8%
Median Monthly Loan Payment The median monthly loan payment for student borrowers who completed, if it were repaid over 10 years at a 5.05% interest rate.
$248
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