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The Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a regionally accredited, co-educational college located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. It was founded on June 11, 1891. MMA offers undergraduate and graduate degree programs in maritime-related fields, including marine transportation, marine engineering, marine safety & environmental protection and environmental engineering. In addition, the academy also offers professional and continuing education programs.
The Bacchus Club, the Scuba Club, the Writing Club, the Rugby Club and Pershing Rifles are some of the student-run clubs operated on campus. The campus is also home to a gymnasium, an aquaculture laboratory and other marine facilities.
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Campus Location101 Academy Dr
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-1803
USA
Main Tel: (508) 830-5000
Web Site The campus is in a medium-sized suburb. |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy HighlightsWhere Massachusetts Maritime Academy stands out most compared to other schools (details below): - Many students concentrating in conservation and resource management, engineering, and transportation.
- Number of dorm rooms for students.
- High male/female ratio.
- Selective admissions.
- High yield: the portion of accepted students who enroll.
- Affordable tuition & fees.
- Large number of students.
- High faculty salary.
- Superior share of faculty on tenure track.
Other important characteristics: - Faculty tenure system
- Library on-campus
- Campus housing available
- Student meal (board) plan
- Weekend study option
- Part-time classes available
- ROTC
Degrees Awarded (in 2007)| Degree | Total
Earned | Different
Programs |
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| Bachelor | 198 | 5 | | Master | 19 | 1 |
StudentsThe student enrollment at Massachusetts Maritime Academy was 1,135 in 2007 (1,088 full-time equivalent). About 94% of the freshmen class in 2007 was male and women were 6% of the class. Undergrads are 96% of enrolled students and graduate students are 4%. Students living in the US make up 100% of incoming freshmen.
Tuition and Other Costs| Item | Cost |
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| State Tuition and fees | $ 7,113 | | Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 18,687 | | Room | $ 4,100 | | Board | $ 3,712 | | Books and supplies | $ 700 | | Other | $ 4,913 |
Financial Aid: Massachusetts Maritime Academy participates in US Title IV financial assistance programs. Please refer to BrainTrack's financial aid articles section for background information.
FacultyTenure (2007): | Full-Time Faculty | | Total |
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| With tenure | | 46 | | Without tenure; working toward tenure | | 19 |
Housing and MealsMassachusetts Maritime Academy provides on-campus housing for 1,100 of its 1,088 (full-time) students (as of 2007). The school requires freshmen to live on campus. Students may purchase a meal plan which includes 21 meals weekly.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy AthleticsSchool sports include football (New England Football Conference), basketball (), baseball (Massachusetts State College Athletic Association), and track (Massachusetts State College Athletic Association).
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Admissions (2007)| Applicants | Admitted |
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| Men | 34% | | Women | 20% | | All | 33% |
SAT Test Scores:| SAT | Middle 50% |
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| Verbal | 440-560 | | Math | 480-580 |
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Programs of Study(Number of degrees awarded in 2007 in parentheses) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT (18 awarded) - International Business/Trade/Commerce
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT (38 awarded) ENGINEERING (111 awarded) - Engineering
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
TRANSPORTATION (50 awarded) - Marine Science/Merchant Marine Officer
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