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Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Overview

At a Glance

School type

Public, 4-year or above

School Size & Setting

Midsize | Suburb

Students-to-Faculty Ratio

11:1

Religious affliation

Not applicable

Mission Statement

The mission of Massachusetts Maritime Academy is to graduate educated men and women to serve the maritime industry as licensed officers or to serve the transportation, engineering, environmental and industrial interests of the Commonwealth and the Nation.

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cost & financial aid

Annual tuition & fees

Undergraduate

In state

$10,634

Out of state

$24,522
Graduate

In state

$19,984

Out of state

$19,984

Financial Aid: Undergraduates

Received financial aid
99%
Type of aid % of students receiving aid Average amount
Federal grants 99.0% $2,283
State/local grants 23.0% $3,294
Institutional grants 90.0% $9,694
Loans 72.0% $10,859

Other Estimated Costs

Housing

$14,428 per year

Books & Supplies

$1,500 per year

Personal Expenses

$4,310 per year

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Academics

Most Popular Undergraduate majors

  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
  • Applied Engineering
  • Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
  • International Business/Trade/Commerce
Full List of Majors

Undergraduate Majors X

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
    • International Business/Trade/Commerce
      • A program that prepares individuals to manage international businesses and/or business operations. Includes instruction in the principles and processes of export sales, trade controls, foreign operations and related problems, monetary issues, international business policy, and applications to doing business in specific countries and markets. See other colleges that offer this major
  • ENGINEERING
    • Applied Engineering
      • A program that generally prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles inherent to engineering to the management and design of systems, execution of new product designs, improvement of manufacturing processes, and the management and direction of the physical or technical functions of an organization. Includes instruction in basic engineering principles, project management, industrial processes, production and operations management, systems integration and control, quality control, and statistics. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of self-propelled, stationary, or towed vessels operating on or under the water, including inland, coastal and ocean environments; and the analysis of related engineering problems such as corrosion, power transfer, pressure, hull efficiency, stress factors, safety and life support, environmental hazards and factors, and specific use requirements. See other colleges that offer this major
    • Energy Systems Engineering, General
      • A program that prepares individuals to apply mathematical and scientific principles to the design, development and operational evaluation of energy generation, storage, conversion, and distribution systems. Includes instruction in conventional and alternative/renewable energy systems, electrical power systems, and electrical system design. See other colleges that offer this major
  • HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
    • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • TRANSPORTATION AND MATERIALS MOVING
    • Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
      • A program that prepares individuals to serve as captains, executive officers, engineers and ranking mates on commercially licensed inland, coastal and ocean-going vessels. Includes instruction in maritime traditions and law, maritime policy, economics and management of commercial marine operations, basic naval architecture and engineering, shipboard power systems engineering, crew supervision, and administrative procedures. See other colleges that offer this major

Most Popular Graduate programs

  • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
  • Engineering/Industrial Management
  • Business Administration, Management and Operations, Other
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Graduate ProgramsX

  • BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT, MARKETING, AND RELATED SUPPORT SERVICES
  • ENGINEERING/ENGINEERING-RELATED TECHNOLOGIES/TECHNICIANS
    • Engineering/Industrial Management
      • A program that focuses on the application of engineering principles to the planning and operational management of industrial and manufacturing operations, and prepares individuals to plan and manage such operations. Includes instruction in accounting, engineering economy, financial management, industrial and human resources management, industrial psychology, management information systems, mathematical modeling and optimization, quality control, operations research, safety and health issues, and environmental program management. See other colleges that offer this major
  • HOMELAND SECURITY, LAW ENFORCEMENT, FIREFIGHTING AND RELATED PROTECTIVE SERVICES
    • Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
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Admissions

Undergraduate acceptance rate

Acceptance rate
89.4%
  • Apply 1,028
  • Accepted 919
  • Attend 317

Application Fee

Undergraduate
$50
Graduate
$0

Undergraduate application requirements

  • High school transcript

    Required
  • High school GPA

    Required
  • Recommendation letter

    Required
  • Admissions test
    (SAT or ACT)

    Not applicable
  • TOEFL
    (international students)

    Required
  • Completion of college
    prep program

    Required
  • Demonstration of
    competencies

    Not applicable
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Student Life

Student Demographics

Female Students
14%
Male Students
86%

Student Ethnicities
  1. Caucasian83.3%
  2. Not Specified5.61%
  3. Hispanic/Latino4.84%
  4. Two Or More Ethnicities2.89%
  5. Asian1.19%
  6. American Indian/Alaska Native1.12%
  7. Black0.98%
  8. Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander0.07%

Student body breakdown

Total students enrolled

1,601

Undergraduate students

1,502

Graduate students

99

Full Time Students
98%
Part Time Students
2%

Student services

  • Meal plan
  • Counseling services
  • Remedial services
  • Work-study
  • Placement services
  • Study abroad
  • Weekend/evening classes
  • On-campus day care for student's children

Top five largest sports teams

Male sports:
  • Football
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Baseball
  • Lacrosse
  • Soccer
Female sports:
  • Soccer
  • Lacrosse
  • Cross Country
  • Track and Field (Outdoor)
  • Volleyball
Full List of Athletics

Full List of Athletics X

    • Male

    • Football
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Baseball
    • Lacrosse
    • Soccer
    • Rowing
    • Sailing
    • Cross Country
    • Female

    • Soccer
    • Lacrosse
    • Cross Country
    • Track and Field (Outdoor)
    • Volleyball
    • Softball
    • Rowing
    • Sailing
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