Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Type	4 year, Public
Campus locale	Suburb: Midsize
Degrees offered	Undergraduate and Graduate
Calendar system	Semester

Student body size	Small
Common app member	Yes
Dormitory capacity	1,595
Student to faculty ratio	13 to 1
Acceptance rate	90%
Students retention rate	82%
On-time graduation rate	78%

Located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, Mass Maritime is a public, institution that offers undergraduate and graduate degrees. The college operates on a semester-based calendar system, providing students with structured academic terms.

The acceptance rate of 90% indicates that Mass Maritime is open to a wide range of applicants, providing opportunities for a diverse student body.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is accredited by the New England Commission on Higher Education, ensuring that the institution meets certain standards of quality and effectiveness. This accreditation also allows students to transfer credits to other accredited institutions if they choose to continue their education elsewhere.

With a students-to-faculty ratio of 13-to-1, Mass Maritime emphasizes small class sizes, fostering a supportive and interactive learning environment.

Mass Maritime boasts an impressive student retention rate of 82% , indicating that the majority of students choose to continue their education at the institution. This number surpasses both the state and national averages of 76% and 72%, respectively.

Accredited by: New England Commission on Higher Education
The institution provides on-campus housing
Freshman students are required to live on campus
Website

Acceptance Rate

Fall 2021 admitted students

90.1%

In-State Tuition & Fees

$10,516

Cost of attendance at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2022 for students from Massachusetts.

See how the college's in-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$12,584
National average	$8,573

Out-of-State Tuition & Fees

$25,104

Cost of attendance at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2022 for the out-of-state and international students

See how the college's out-of-state sticker price compares to 4 year , public colleges in the state as well as nationally.

Massachusetts's average	$24,972
National average	$18,862

Average Grant & Scholarships

In 2022, 80 of freshman students at Massachusetts Maritime Academy received on average $13,851 in grant and scholarships from the college, the state and/or the federal government. Below is detail stats of the aid provided to full-time, freshman students.

$13,851

	Students Receiving Aid		Average Amount	Total Amount
Pell Grant	71	22%	$4,641	$329,545
Other Federal Grant	72	22%	$5,433	$391,165
State Grant/Scholarships	118	36%	$2,896	$341,749
Institutional Grant/Scholarships	256	78%	$11,313	$2,896,141
Total Grant & Scholarships	262	80%	$13,851	$3,629,055

Graduation Rate

The following chart shows the graduation rate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy students who enrolled in 2015 and after. The stat covers all undergraduates registered as full-time students to study a 4-year bachelor's degree program for the first time.

The breakdown shows the graduation rate by race/ethnicity of US students. All international students are represented under one group.

As of August 31, 2021, the average graduation rate of Massachusetts Maritime Academy students is 77.9%. Female students graduated at a rate of 92.7%, whereas male students graduated at a rate of 76.1%.

77.9%

asian 66.7% 2 students
white 78.7% 259 students
unknown 92.9% 13 students
hispanic 68.8% 11 students
Mixed Race 76.9% 10 students

Sport Conferences

Football Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
Baseball Massachusetts State College Athletic Association
Track and Cross Country Massachusetts State College Athletic Association

Athletic Associations

National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Service Offerings

Massachusetts Maritime Academy provides the following additional services to its students

Remedial services
Academic/career counseling services
Employment services for students

Educational Offerings

Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers educational programs in the following categories. Check the programs section to learn more about specific programs that you are interested in.

Academic

Special Learning Opportunities

Study abroad
ROTC - Army

Veteran Services

Member of Service-members Opportunity Colleges
Dedicated point of contact for support services for veterans, military service-members, and their families
Credit for military training
Yellow Ribbon Program (officially known as Post-9/11 GI Bill, Yellow Ribbon Program)

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