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Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Acceptance Rate 90.08 %
2023 Tuition & Fees $24,522
($10,633)
Student Population 1,538
Average Financial Aid Amount Received $16,173
Graduation Rate 78 %

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 2023 tuition & fees is $10,633 for Massachusetts residents and $24,522 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 1,538 students are enrolled. The acceptance rate of undergraduate school is 90.08% and the graduation rate is 78% 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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2023 Tuition & Fees

For undergraduate school, in the academic year 2022-2023, Massachusetts Maritime Academy's tuition & fees is $10,633 for Massachusetts residents and $24,522 for non-residents. For graduate programs, its 2023 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 2023 Tuition: NCES
2023 Tuition & Fees
Massachusetts ResidentsOut-of-State
Undergraduate$10,633$24,522
Graduate$19,984$19,984
[Chart] 2022-2023 Tuition & Fees

Key Academic Statistics

The following chart illustrates the 2023 key academic statistics at Massachusetts Maritime Academy. The acceptance rate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 90.08% and the yield (enrollment rate) is 33.02%. The average graduation rate is 78% and no students have transferred out from the school.
The average received amount of financial aid is $16,173 and 43% of undergraduate students received grants or scholarship aid. A total of 1,538 students is attending including both undergraduate and graduate students, and the student to faculty ratio is 13 to 1.
Acceptance Rate for Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 90.08 %.
Acceptance Rate
90.08%
Graduation Rate for Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 78 %
Graduation Rate
78%
Retention Rate for Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 82 %
Retention Rate
82%
Student Population for Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 1,538
Student Population
1,538
Student to Faculty Ratio for Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 13 to 1
Student to Faculty Ratio
13 to 1
The average received amount of financial aid is $16,173 at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Financial Aid Amount
$16,173

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/disability-resources

Offered Degrees

Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers 10 major programs on-site (in-person class) only. The following table lists the number of programs by offered degree with online class availabilities.
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Offered Major Programs
Award LevelTotal Number of ProgramsAvailable Online Class
Bachelor's Degree70
Master's Degree30

Special Learning Opportunities

Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers online education (distance learning opportunities) for undergraduate programs. The school provides ROTC and study abroad - opportunity which a student completes part of the college program studying in another country programs to its students.
Freshmen (full-time) are required to live in on-campus house (e.g. dorms) at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Special Learning Opportunities
Online ClassUndergraduate
ROTCArmy
Weekend/Evening College✗
Teacher Certification✗
Study Abroad✔
Campus Housing✔
(Dormitory Capacity:1,595)
Board/Meal Plan✔
(Typical Annual Charge: $5,374)

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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