Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Massachusetts Maritime Academy: Academics, Admissions & Tuition

Research what degree programs Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers. Investigate its academics, and study its admission and financial aid info to make an informed education decision.

About Massachusetts Maritime Academy

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a 4-year public college primarily serving the Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island area. The academy is dedicated to preparing students to become licensed maritime professionals or for other careers in marine and facilities engineering. The school, located on Cape Cod approximately 60 miles southeast of Boston, is structured as a military academy. Most undergraduate students are enrolled in the Regiment of Cadets; however, participation in programs leading to commissioning is voluntary.

Academics

Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers bachelor's degree programs in environmental science, marine safety, maritime transportation, international business, facilities engineering, marine engineering, emergency management, marine biology and energy management. The programs in marine transportation and marine engineering are approved by the United States Department of Transportation to prepare graduates for federal licensing examinations as 3rd mate or 3rd assistant engineer. The academy also offers master's degree programs in emergency management and facilities management.

The school year consists of 2 73-day semesters, which bracket a 52-day winter term. During the winter 'sea term,' students go on a training cruise or participate in other approved cooperative education activities. All programs require at least one term at sea.

The student body is 96% full-time, 91% male, 92% Caucasian, 96% age 24 or younger. About 3/4s are in-state residents.

Admissions

Prospective students may apply online or use a printed application. There is a $50 application fee. Those desiring admission must have completed at least 16 high-school courses in math, English, languages, social science, natural and physical science and 2 electives. Applicants must submit SAT or ACT scores, high-school transcripts and transcripts from any other colleges attended, 2 letters of recommendation, an essay and information about extracurricular activities. The academy recommends that applicants visit the college for a personal interview. Candidates who wish to serve in the armed forces or United States Merchant Marine must meet certain physical requirements.

Tuition & Financial Aid

In-state students (Massachusetts, Connecticut, and Rhode Island) pay tuition of $1,465 per year. Regional students (District of Columbia, Delaware, Georgia, Florida, Louisiana, Maryland, North Carolina, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, South Carolina, Virginia, Vermont) pay tuition of $2,564 per year. Tuition for all other students is $16,371 per year.

Fees applicable to all students total an additional $5,737. Room and board are $10,860 per year for students living on campus. First-year students must pay additional fees of $3,750 for uniforms, orientation and acceptance. Students who do not have other comparable health insurance must also purchase health insurance through the academy for $1,261 for the 2012-13 year. The sea-term cruise is an additional $4,055. Students in the winter term on commercial vessels or other co-op activities will be charged $1,839.

The academy participates in a variety of grant, scholarship, work-study and loan programs. Applicants should submit the Free Application for Federal Student Aid (FAFSA) by May 1 of the year they intend to begin for priority consideration. Applicants must also submit the Massachusetts Maritime Academy Aid Application by May 1. Most aid is needs-based, although a few scholarships are based on merit.

MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY QUICK FACTS
School Type	4-year, public*
Degrees Offered	Bachelor's, master's*
Religious Affiliation	None*
Academic Calendar	Semester**
School Setting	Midsize suburb*
Student Body	1,368 (1,278 undergraduate) (fall 2011)*
Student Housing	For approximately 1,060 students**
ACADEMICS
Schools and Programs	1 school, 11 programs
Student-Faculty Ratio	14 to 1*
Most Popular Fields of Undergraduate Study (Number of Recipients)	Bachelor's: naval architecture and marine engineering (64), Master's: engineering (24) (completions 2010-2011)*
Undergraduate Graduation Rates	65% (students who began in 2005, as of 2011)*
ADMISSIONS
Admission Rate	63% (fall 2011)*
Entering Class Size	478 (fall 2011)***
First-Year Retention Rates	90% (2010-2011)*
Average SAT Score of Enrolled Student	Middle 50% SAT critical reading 440-560, middle 50% SAT math 490-590, middle 50% ACT composite 22-25 (fall 2011)*
Application Due Date	November 1 for priority consideration for fall semester**
Decision Notification Date	Rolling basis, as received
TUITION & FINANCIAL AID
Tuition	In-state $1,465, in-region $2,564, all others $16,371 (2012-2013 year, tuition only, not including sea term)**
Financial Aid Sources Available (Percent of Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students Receiving it)	Federal grants (17%), state/local grants (26%), institutional grants (37%), federal loans (73%) (2010-2011)*
Percent of Full-time Beginning Undergraduate Students Receiving Some Form of Aid	83% (2010-2011)*

Sources: *National Center for Education Statistics, **Massachusetts Maritime Academy, ***IPEDS Data Center

School Contact Information

Address: Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admissions, 101 Academy Dr., Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts 02532-1803
Phone: (508) 830-5000
Website: www.maritime.edu