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Massachusetts Maritime Academy

School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More

Buzzards Bay, MA

This school is more affordable than other public schools.

Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.

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$1,890

Avg in-state tuition

$17,010

Avg out-of-state tuition

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About Massachusetts Maritime Academy

School Type: Public

Status: Non-profit

Accreditation: Regional

Religious Affiliation: N/A While the student experience is largely unaffected at most schools with religious affiliations, some schools place more of an emphasis on religion. Learn how religious affiliations may impact students' experience.

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a small public school located on a suburban campus in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,538, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 92%. The school offers 7 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 85%, and a student-faculty ratio of 14:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $1,890, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $17,010.

Admissions Breakdown

Acceptance Rate Insight

This school has a high acceptance rate.

This school accepts students at a higher rate than other schools. High acceptance schools welcome 51-100% of all applicants.

92% of students were accepted during the 2020-2021 school year. Sometimes schools with midrange acceptance rates have higher standards of entry but are still accessible to many students who apply.

Retention Rate Insight

87% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2019 and returned in Fall 2020.

Graduation Rate Insight

Students graduate from this school at a higher rate than other schools.

This is typically an indication of a school's quality and means most students finish their degree in a timely manner.

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85% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2014. Keep in mind many students who enroll are not typically first-time students, as most are adult learners. Therefore, the number of first-time students is traditionally low.

Application Considerations

Test scores Required

High school transcript Required

High school rank Recommended

Letter of recommendation Required

High school GPA Required

Open admission No

Completion of college prep program Required

Test of English as a foreign language (TOEFL) Required

Transfer Credit Policy

Dual enrollment Yes

Credit for qualified life experience* Yes

Advance placement (AP) credits Yes

*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 Percentile 20-28

SAT 25th-75th Percentile 1030-1185

Learning Environment

Student Body Stats

This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.

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2k

Students enrolled

99%

Online student enrollment

14:1

Student to faculty ratio

Ways Students Can Learn

On-campus Check Bold
International Online classes are available for students around the world. Check Bold

Demographics

White

82%

Unknown

7%

Hispanic

4%

Two or more races

3%

Black

1%

Asian

1%

Non-U.S. Citizen

0%

American Indian/Alaska Native

0%

Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander

Information not available

Female student population

14%

Socio-economic diversity

18% of students received an income-based Federal Pell Grant intended for low-income students.

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Student Charges

Tuition and Required Fees

Student Level In-state Out-of-state
Undergraduate $1,890 $17,010
Graduate $1,429 $1,429

Cost of Undergraduate Attendance

Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2020–2021 academic year.

Costs to Consider Price
Books and supplies $1,500
On-campus room and board $13,352
On-campus other expenses $4,170
Off-campus (not with family) room and board Currently unavailable
Off-campus (not with family) other expenses Currently unavailable
Off-campus (with family) other expenses Currently unavailable

Total Undergraduate Cost

Total cost by category In-state Out-of-state
On-campus $20,912 $36,032
Off-campus without family $3,390 $18,510
Off-campus with family $3,390 $18,510

Financial Breakdown

On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.

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Students Receiving Aid

Federal Grant Aid

18%

State Grant Aid

28%

Institution Grant Aid

72%

Pell Grant

18%

Average Aid Awarded

Federal Grant Aid $5,050
State Grant Aid $2,231
Institution Grant Aid $11,640
Pell Grant Aid $4,270

Financial Outlook

$26k

Average student debt after graduation

$75k

Average salary 6 years after starting school

Varsity Athletic Teams

NCAA Division III with football

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

Participation

Men Women
  • Lacrosse
  • Softball
  • Track Field Outdoor
  • Baseball
  • Lacrosse

Degrees Awarded by Program

Degrees given for the 2020-2021 academic year.

1

Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services

BA

MA

DOC

2

Engineering Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

3

Engineering

BA

MA

DOC

4

Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians

BA

MA

DOC

5

Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

6

Natural Resources And Conservation

BA

MA

DOC

7

Security And Protective Services

BA

MA

DOC

8

Transportation And Materials Moving

BA

MA

DOC

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Data collected from the Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System (IPEDS), [2020-2021]. In the absence of IPED data, information was collected directly from the school and is accurate as of the date of collection. Contact the school directly for the most current and complete information.