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Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a small, public institution located in Buzzards Bay, ma. Founded in 1891, Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers undergraduate degrees in 14 majors.

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Key stats

college-type 4 Year, Public
athletics Division 3
undergraduates 1,323 undergraduates
cost $10,634 undergraduate tuition
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Admissions

Will I get into Massachusetts Maritime Academy? Here’s what we know about who has! SAT/ACT scores are considered but not required to apply. Check here for college application deadline info or visit the school’s website.

Acceptance rate 89.4%
SAT score average N/A
ACT score average N/A
Average high school GPA 3.32
Application fee $50
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Key deadlines

June
30
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01
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Academics

The degree program or major you pursue is major! Massachusetts Maritime Academy is known for one of its top majors: Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering. Their student-faculty ratio is 12:1.

Graduation rate
Retention Rate
12 :1
Student to faculty ratio

Popular degree programs

Engineering and Technology
Public Policy and Administration
Business and Management
Natural Sciences and Environmental Studies
Other

Popular majors

Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
Homeland Security, Law Enforcement, Firefighting and Related Protective Services, Other
Engineering, General
International Business
Natural Resources Conservation and Research
Marine Transportation
Engineering-Related Fields

Annual tuition & cost

In state

Undergraduate tuition $10,634
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,428
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $4,310
Cost of attendance* $30,872
Average financial aid package $17,780
Estimated cost $13,092 See my potential costs

Out of state

Undergraduate tuition $24,522
Additional expenses
Room & board $14,428
Books & supplies $1,500
Other expenses $4,310
Cost of attendance* $44,760
Average financial aid package $17,780
Estimated cost $26,980 See my potential costs

June 30 FAFSA® deadline

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*Cost of attendance is the average expenses including tuition, room, board and other estimated living expenses.

Student population

Who’s going to be there? Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a total undergraduate enrollment of 1,323, with gender binary students split 86% male and 14% female.

Total enrollment

1,425

Enrollment by gender

Male
Female

Enrollment & ethnicity

White %
77%
African American %
1%
Hispanic American %
5%
Asian %
1%
Native American %
1%
Hawaiian/Pacific Islander %
0%
Multiracial %
2%
Unknown %
13%

Student type

Full-time
Living on campus
International

Campus life

Find your people & try new things

At Massachusetts Maritime Academy, students love their Student Government, student athletes compete in Division 3 sports, and freshmen are required to live on campus.

Campus info

map 101 Academy Dr, Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-1803
phone 508-830-5000
address https://www.maritime.edu/
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Popular clubs & activities

Student government

Intramurals

Regimental leadership

Band/honor guard

Ncaa division 3 athletics

clubs
announcement

Athletics

NCAA Division levelDivision 3
Varsity sportsYes
Intramural sportsYes
greek-life

Greek life

Female
Male

Frequently asked questions

Get answers to common questions about Massachusetts Maritime Academy to help you figure out where you want to apply.

Where is Massachusetts Maritime Academy?

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is located in Buzzards Bay, ma.

What is the acceptance rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy? 

The acceptance rate for Massachusetts Maritime Academy is 89%.

What’s the average GPA for Massachusetts Maritime Academy?

The average high school GPA for Massachusetts Maritime Academy students was 3.32.

How much does it cost for 4 years at Massachusetts Maritime Academy?  

The estimated cost for 4 years at Massachusetts Maritime Academy including tuition, room and board, and books and other fees is $123,488.

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