School Overview
Also known as Mass Maritime Academy or MMA, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a coeducational state college that offers undergraduate degrees in maritime-related fields in addition to graduate degrees. The second oldest state maritime academy in the country, MMA is located on Taylor’s Point in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, and operates a training ship called the USTS Kennedy.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy was founded in 1891 as the Massachusetts Nautical Training School. It was authorized by the Massachusetts Legislature to grant the Bachelor of Science degree in 1946. Today, it offers bachelor’s degrees in Marine Engineering, Marine Safety and Environmental Protection, Marine Transportation, International Maritime Business, Emergency Management, Facilities Engineering, and Energy Systems Engineering, as well as master’s degrees in Emergency Management and Facilities Management.
Accreditation
The academy is accredited by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges.
Athletics
Known as the Buccaneers, Massachusetts Maritime Academy sports teams include baseball, men and women’s cross country, men and women’s crew, men and women’s soccer, softball, football, men and women’s lacrosse, co-ed outdoor track & field, co-ed sailing, and women’s volleyball. The Buccaneers compete in the Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference, New England Women’s & Men’s Athletic Conference, and the New England Intercollegiate Sailing Association.
Financial Aid and Scholarships
Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers loans, grants, federal work-study and scholarships to help students defray the cost of attendance. All applicants are expected to complete the Free Application for Federal Student Aid.
Library System
The ABS Information Commons encompasses 42,000 square feet, with 56 public computers, more than 140,000 online books, more than 52,000 online journals and a $2 million full mission bridge simulator. The building is LEED Platinum rated based on its sustainability, water efficiency, air quality and other factors.
Student Housing
One hundred percent of freshmen live on campus and most continue to do so throughout their time at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
General Information
| Admission Office 101 Academy Drive Blinn Hall Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-1803 (508) 830-5000 (800) 544-3411 Fax: (508) 830-5077 [email protected] Contact: CDR Liz Daly Director of Admissions | Main Address 101 Academy Drive Buzzards Bay, MA 02532 (508) 830-5000 www.maritime.edu |
| Size Total undergrads: 1,571 Degree-seeking undergrads: 1,537
Setting | Bachelor’s Master’s |
Admissions Information
| Application Fee College has an application fee: Yes Regular application fee: $50 Online application fee: $50 | Enrollment Rates Percent applicants admitted: 63% |
College Majors
| Business, Management, & Marketing Transportation/Transportation Management B Engineering – General B Engineering Technologies Management B Security & Protective Transportation & Materials | Degree levels for each major are designated by the following letters:
B = Bachelor’s degree C = Certificate or diploma |
College undergraduate majors correspond to the following CIP codes: 030104, 142201, 142701, 149999, 439999, 490309, 521101
*We do not guarantee the accuracy of information on this page. All information is subject to change. You should confirm all information with a college admissions officer.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Highlights
School Information
| Phone Number: | (508) 830-5000 |
| Website: | www.maritime.edu |
| Type of School: | 4-year, Public |
| Apply Online: | www.maritime.edu |
| Address: | 101 Academy Dr, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-1803 |
| Setting: | 22 |
| Campus Housing: | Yes |
Students & Programs
| Student Population: | 1,751 |
| 6-yr Graduation Rate (Bachelor's): | 67% |
| Student-to-faculty Ratio: | 17 to 1 |
| Distance Learning Programs: | Yes |
| Distance Learning Students*: | 1,739 (99% of total students) |
| Degree Levels Offered: | Bachelor's, Master's |
* Students taking at least 1 distance learning course
Tuition & Financial Aid*
| In-state Tuition: | $8,004 |
| Out-of-state Tuition: | $24,600 |
| % of Students Receiving Financial Aid: | 93% |
| Avg. Amount of Grant or Scholarship Aid Awarded: | $10,530 |
* Full-time beginning undergraduate students
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Programs
See the degree programs that are offered at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Business, Management, Marketing, and Related Support Services | 1 | ||||
| Engineering | 3 | ||||
| Engineering Technologies and Engineering-related Fields | 1 | ||||
| Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting, and Related Protective Service | 1 | 1 | |||
| Natural Resources and Conservation | 1 | ||||
| Transportation and Materials Moving | 1 | ||||
| Grand total | 7 | 2 |
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Online Programs & Distance Learning
See the distance education degree programs that are offered at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
| Degree Name | Cert | Assoc | Bach | Mast | Doct |
|---|
* Based on programs that produced 2016-2017 graduates
Tuition & Financial Aid
See what it costs to enroll at Massachusetts Maritime Academy and how many students are receiving scholarships, grants, or loans as financial aid to help cover the costs of tuition.
Undergraduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $8,004 |
| Out-of-state | $24,600 |
| Books and supplies | $1,000 |
Graduate Student Tuition
Average tuition and fees for academic year:
| Tuition and Fees | 2016-2017 |
|---|---|
| In-state | $0 |
| Out-of-state | $0 |
Undergraduate Student Financial Aid, 2015-2016
Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Any student financial aid | 357 | 93% | – |
| Grant or scholarship aid | 228 | 59% | $10,530 |
| Student loan aid | 345 | 90% | $7,687 |
All Undergraduate Students
| Type of Aid | Number Receiving Aid | % Receiving Aid | Avg. Amt. of Aid |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grant or scholarship aid | 857 | 55% | $7,384 |
| Federal student loans | 1,189 | 76% | $5,486 |
Admissions & Enrollment
See the admission requirements for Massachusetts Maritime Academy. Find out how many students apply and how many are accepted. View a graphical breakdown of the gender, age, and ethnicity of currently enrolled Massachusetts Maritime Academy students.
Undergraduate Admissions, Fall 2017
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of applicants | 823 | 732 | 91 | Percent admitted | 100% | 80% | 88% |
| Percent admitted who enrolled | 49% | 49% | 49% |
Admissions Considerations
| Required | Recommended | Optional | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Secondary school GPA | |||
| Secondary school rank | |||
| Secondary school record | |||
| Completion of college-preparatory program | |||
| Recommendations | |||
| Formal demonstration of competencies | |||
| Admission test scores | |||
| Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) | |||
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Enrollment, Fall 2017
| Total Enrollment | 1,751 |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate enrollment | 1,677 |
| Graduate enrollment | 74 |
Undergraduate Attendance
Undergraduate Gender
Undergraduate Age
Undergraduate Race/Ethnicity
Undergraduate Distance Education
Undergraduates taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Graduate Distance Education
Graduate students taking 100%, Some, or No Distance Education
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Accreditation
This institution is accredited by New England Association of Schools and Colleges, Commission on Institutions of Higher Education
Specialized institution accreditations:
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