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Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Acceptance Rate 89.40 %
Tuition & Fees $23,910
($10,816)
Student Population 1,425
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $8,200
Graduation Rate 79 %

Academic Overview

Massachusetts Maritime Academy Campus, Buzzards Bay, MA
Massachusetts Maritime Academy (Maritime, Mass Maritime, MMA or Mass when differentiating between the other Maritime Academies) is a public college in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, focused on maritime-related fields. Established in 1891, Mass Maritime is the second oldest state maritime academy in the United States. Originally established to graduate deck and engineering officers for the U.S. Merchant Marine, the academy has since expanded its curriculum. Though not required, some graduates go on to serve in active and reserve components of the U.S. Armed Forces. The academy operates a training ship, the USTS Kennedy. Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public, four-years institute located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. It is a Master's College and University (smaller programs) by Carnegie Classification and its highest degree is Master's degree.
The 2024 tuition & fees is $10,816 for Massachusetts residents and $23,910 for out-of-state students. The graduate school tuition & fees is $19,984.
The school offers both undergraduate and graduate programs and a total of 1,425 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 89.40% and the graduation rate is 79% last year.
The salary after graduation from Massachusetts Maritime Academy varies by major programs where the average earning after 10 years is $96,000. You can check the average salary by the major programs on the area of study page.

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2024 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2023-2024, Massachusetts Maritime Academy's tuition & fees is $10,816 for Massachusetts residents and $23,910 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2024 average tuition & fees are $19,984 for in-state students and $19,984 for out-of-state students.
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Data source for 2024 Tuition: NCES, Last Update: March 12, 2024
2024 Tuition & Fees
Massachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,816$23,910
Graduate$19,984$19,984
[Chart] 2023-2024 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2024 key academic statistics at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The acceptance rate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 89.40% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 34.49%. The average graduation rate is 79% and the transfer-out rate is 3%.
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,200 and 97% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,425 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 12 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 89.40 %.
Acceptance Rate
89.40%
Graduation Rate for Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 79 %
Graduation Rate
79%
Transfer-out Rate for Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 3 %
Transfer-out Rate
3%
Retention Rate for Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 78 %
Retention Rate
78%
Student Population for Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 1,425
Student Population
1,425
Student to Faculty Ratio for Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 12 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
12 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $8,200 at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Financial Aid Amount
$8,200

Directory Information

Directory Information
Address101 Academy Dr, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-1803
Phone508-830-5000
WEBhttps://www.maritime.edu/
Admissionhttps://www.maritime.edu/undergraduate-admissions
Online Applicationhttps://www.maritime.edu/undergraduate-admissions/apply
Financial Aidhttps://www.maritime.edu/financial-aid
Net Price Calculatorhttps://www.maritime.edu/netprice/
Veterans Tuitionhttps://www.maritime.edu/military
Disability Servicehttps://www.maritime.edu/academic-resources/academic-accessibility-services

Offered Degrees

Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers 10 major programs through online and on-site education where 3 programs are available through distance learning. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
all offered programs
Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's70
Master's33

Special Learning Opportunities

Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for both undergraduate and graduate programs.
The school has ROTC and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students. It also offers weekend/evening classes which is a program that allows students to take a complete course of study and attend classes only on weekends or only in evenings.
Freshmen (full-time) are required to live in on-campus house (e.g. dorms) at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate , Graduate
ROTCArmy, NAVY
Weekend/Evening College✔
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,420)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,588)

Veterans Benefits

Massachusetts Maritime Academy has programs, benefits and/or services to veterans, military service members, or their families.
Veterans Benefits
Yellow Ribbon Program
(officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)		✔
Credit for military training✔
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service members, and their families✔
Recognized student veteran organization✗
Member of Servicemembers Opportunity Colleges✔
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