Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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About Massachusetts Maritime Academy

School Type: Public

Religious Affiliation: Not applicable

Status: Non-profit

Military Friendly: Yes

Accreditation: regional

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a small public school located on a suburban campus in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,407, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 72%. The school offers 7 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 74%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $2,180, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $14,850.

Buzzards Bay, MA

$2,180

Avg in-state
tuition

$14,850

Avg out-of-state
tuition

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Admissions Breakdown

72%

Acceptance Rate

86.79%

Full-Time Student Retention Rate

74%

Six-Year Graduation Rate of Full-Time, First-Time Students

Application Considerations

Test scoresNot considered for admission, even if submitted (Test Blind)

High school transcriptRequired

High school rankNot considered for admission, even if submitted

Letter of recommendationRequired

High school GPARequired to be considered for admission

Open admissionNo

Completion of college prep programRequired

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL)Required to be considered for admission

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollmentYes

Credit for qualified life experience*Yes

Advance placement (AP) creditsYes

*This can include previous jobs, trainings, licenses/credentials, or seminars. You may need to complete an exam or provide a portfolio to earn credit.

SAT & ACT

ACT 25th-75th Percentile20-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile1030-1185

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

2k

Students enrolled

11%

Online student enrollment

13:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

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Demographics

White

74%

Unknown

5%

Black

1%

Hispanic

6%

Two or more races

4%

Non-U.S. Citizen

1%

Asian

1%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

0%

Socio-economic diversity

5% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

5%

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Offers Online Programs

Yes

Online Programs

3

Total Online Enrollment

163

Student Location Breakout

Percent of Programs Online

70% On-campus

30% Online

Types of Online Programs Offered

CertificatesX BoldNot offered

AssociateX BoldNot offered

Bachelor'sX BoldNot offered

Graduate CertificateX BoldNot offered

Master'sCheck Bold100% online

DoctorateX BoldNot offered

Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student LevelIn-stateOut-of-state
Undergraduate$2,180$14,850
Graduate$2,710$2,710

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree- or certificate-seeking undergraduates.

Costs to ConsiderPrice
Books and supplies$1,200
On-campus room and board$15,355
On-campus other expenses$1,000
Off-campus (not with family) room and board$undefined
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses$1,000
Off-campus (with family) other expenses$1,000

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by categoryIn-stateOut-of-state
On-campus$19,735$32,405
Off-campus without family$4,380$17,050
Off-campus with family$4,380$17,050

Financial Breakdown

Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

17%

State Grant Aid

27%

Institution Grant Aid

66%

Pell Grant

5%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid$5,873
State Grant Aid$6,492
Institution Grant Aid$12,694
Pell Grant Aid$4,784

Financial Outlook

$25k

Average student debtafter graduation

$75k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division I-FCS

26.2%

of the overall student body is a member of an athletic team.

Participation

MenWomen
  • Baseball
  • Football
  • Lacrosse
  • Rowing
  • Sailing
  • Soccer
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Track Field Xcountry
  • Softball
  • Volleyball

Degrees Awarded by Program

#ProgramsBAMADoc
1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services.
2Engineering.
3Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians.
4Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services.
5Natural Resources And Conservation.
6Transportation And Materials Moving.
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