Massachusetts Maritime Academy
School Overview: Acceptance Rate, Tuition, and More
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This school is more affordable than other public schools.
Affordability is calculated by subtracting average financial aid from total tuition and fees.
Learn more about how we determine school awards$1,946
Avg in-state tuition
$16,534
Avg out-of-state tuition
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About Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a small public school located on a suburban campus in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. It has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,440, and admissions are selective, with an acceptance rate of 90%. The school offers 7 bachelor's degrees, has an average graduation rate of 78%, and a student-faculty ratio of 13:1. Tuition and fees for in-state students are $1,946, while tuition and fees for out-of-state students are $16,534.
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.
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.
90% of students were accepted during the 2021-2022 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
82% of full-time students stayed to continue their studies the following academic year. These students started in Fall 2020 and returned in Fall 2021.
Graduation Rate Insight
78% of students graduated out of all full-time, first-time students who began their studies in Fall 2015. 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 Recommended
High school transcript Required
High school rank Not required or 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 Currently Unavailable
SAT 25th-75th Percentile Currently Unavailable
Learning Environment
Student Body Stats
This school has a student body of fewer than 5,000 students.
Learn more about how we determine school awards2k
Students enrolled
13%
Online student enrollment
13:1
Student to faculty ratio
Ways Students Can Learn
Demographics
White
88%
Hispanic
3%
Unknown
2%
Black
2%
Two or more races
2%
Asian
2%
Non-U.S. Citizen
1%
American Indian/Alaska Native
1%
Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander
0%
Female student population
14%
Socio-economic diversity
22% 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 | $1,946 | $16,534 |
Graduate | $2,710 | $2,710 |
Cost of Undergraduate Attendance
Costs based on full-time, first-time degree or certificate-seeking undergraduates for the 2021–2022 academic year.
Costs to Consider | Price |
---|---|
Books and supplies | $1,500 |
On-campus room and board | $13,578 |
On-campus other expenses | $4,250 |
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 | $21,274 | $35,862 |
Off-campus without family | $3,446 | $18,034 |
Off-campus with family | $3,446 | $18,034 |
Financial Breakdown
On average, students at this school receive more financial aid than students at other schools.
Learn more about how we determine school awardsStudents Receiving Aid
Federal Grant Aid
22%
State Grant Aid
36%
Institution Grant Aid
78%
Pell Grant
22%
Average Aid Awarded
Financial Outlook
$25k
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
- Football
- Lacrosse
- Rowing
- Sailing
- Soccer
- Softball
- Track Field Outdoor
- Track Field Xcountry
- Volleyball
- Baseball
- Lacrosse
Degrees Awarded by Program
Degrees given for the 2021-2022 academic year.
1Business, Management, Marketing, And Related Support Services
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
BA
MA
DOC
International Business/Trade/Commerce
BA
MA
DOC
2Engineering Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
3Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Systems Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Applied Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
BA
MA
DOC
Energy Systems Engineering, General
BA
MA
DOC
4Engineering/Engineering-Related Technologies/Technicians
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
Engineering/Industrial Management
BA
MA
DOC
5Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting And Related Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
6Natural Resources And Conservation
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
Environmental Science
BA
MA
DOC
7Security And Protective Services
BA
MA
DOC
Security and Protective Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
Security and Protective Services, Other
BA
MA
DOC
8Transportation And Materials Moving
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
BA
MA
DOC
Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
BA
MA
DOC
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