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Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public, co-educational state college. It is located on Taylors Point in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. The academy is commonly referred to as Mass Maritime, Maritime or MMA. MMA was established on June 1, 1981 by an act of the state legislature. It was initially known as the Massachusetts Nautical Training School. MMA offers professional study programs, undergraduate and graduate degrees in maritime related fields. Marine engineering, emergency management, marine safety and environmental protection and international maritime business are some of the subjects offered at the academy.
MMA is a member of the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division III. The athletic teams of the academy are nicknamed the Buccaneers. The sports teams participate in sports like rifle, cross country, crew, softball, track and field, sailing, lacrosse and soccer. Financial aid is given to students who are in need of assistance.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is located in Buzzards Bay, MA (a medium-sized suburb). The school is a public institution. The highest degree level offered by Massachusetts Maritime Academy is the Master's degree.
The school has a tighter focus on specific areas of study than most colleges its size. Massachusetts Maritime Academy is known for its programs in transportation, engineering, and conservation and resource management.
The school does not offer open admission. Massachusetts Maritime Academy admitted just 55% of applicants in 2007-2008. Three quarters of students in 2007-2008 had SAT verbal scores of at least 410. Half of math SAT scores of accepted students fell between 480 and 580.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a tenure system for senior faculty. The full-time faculty at the school is well-paid, which often goes with faculty quality.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy had 1,135 enrolled students in 2007-2008. A very high share of students at the school are male.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a residential or campus feel. The school offers dorm rooms to a higher percentage of its students than do most colleges. Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers students meal plans. The school values student athletics, and belongs to the Massachusetts State College Athletic Association and New England Football Conference.
More complete details are provided below.
Massachusetts Maritime Academy
101 Academy Dr
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-1803
General Phone: (508) 830-5000
http://www.maritime.edu
| General Category | Degrees | Most Common Majors [see all] |
|---|---|---|
| Engineering | 108 | naval and marine engineering, various engineering courses |
| Transportation | 49 | merchant marine officer |
| Conservation and Resource Management | 24 | environmental studies |
| Business and Management | 17 | international business |
| Security and Law Enforcement | 15 | security and protective services |
Number of programs and degrees for Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2008-2009:
| Degree Level | Total Awarded | Number of Programs |
|---|---|---|
| Bachelor's degree | 190 | 6 |
| Master's degree | 23 | 1 |
In 2007-2008, Massachusetts Maritime Academy had a total enrollment of 1,135 students (1,325 full-time equivalent).
Students in the Freshman Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Men | 92% |
| Women | 8% |
| Full-Time | 100% |
| Part-Time | 0% |
Students By Class:
| Group | Percent |
|---|---|
| Undergraduate | 95% |
| Graduate | 5% |
| Race | Percent |
|---|---|
| White | 94% |
| Black | 1% |
| Hispanic | 2% |
| Asian | 1% |
| American Indian | 1% |
| Unknown | 1% |
| (Foreign Students) | 0% |
Students by Age:
| Age | Percent |
|---|---|
| 18-19 | 36% |
| 20-21 | 37% |
| 22-24 | 15% |
| 25-29 | 6% |
| 30-34 | 0% |
| 35-39 | 1% |
| 40-49 | 0% |
| 50-64 | 0% |
| 65+ | 0% |
Retention Rates (2007):
| Group | Returning From Previous Year |
|---|---|
| Full-Time | 83 % |
| Part-Time | 100 % |
Massachusetts Maritime Academy offers campus housing for 1,058 of its 1,325 (full-time) students. Freshmen are required to live on campus.
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The school offers students a meal plan with 19 meals per week.
Acceptances:
| Group | Applicants | Accepted | Percent Accepted | Enrolled | Percent of Accepted Enrolled |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | 1,027 | 569 | 55% | 304 | 53% |
| Men | 937 | 509 | 54% | 281 | 55% |
| Women | 90 | 60 | 67% | 23 | 38% |
Standardized Test Scores:
| Test | 25th Percentile | 75th Percetile |
|---|---|---|
| SAT Verbal | 410 | 550 |
| SAT Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT Writing | 410 | 550 |
| ACT Composite | 18 | 22 |
Application Requirements:
| Item | Requirement |
|---|---|
| GPA | required |
| Class Rank | recommended |
| High School Record | required |
| College Prep Program | required |
| Recommendations | required |
| Formal Demonstration of Competence | not required |
| Standardized Tests (SAT and/or ACT) | required |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting SAT | 96% |
| Percent of Applicants Submitting ACT | 17% |
| TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) | required |
Expenses and Financial Aid:
| Expense | Amount |
|---|---|
| In-state tuition and fees | $ 7,312 |
| Out-of-state tuition and fees | $ 19,346 |
| Room and board | $ 8,607 |
| Room charge | $ 4,668 |
| Board (meal plan) charge | $ 3,939 |
| Books and supplies | $ 700 |
| Other expenses | $ 5,017 |
Financial Aid:
Massachusetts Maritime Academy participates in Federal Title IV financial aid programs. (The school's OPE ID is 218100)
Massachusetts Maritime Academy has a tenure system for faculty.
Salaries for full-time faculty:
Full-Time Faculty (2008-2009):
| Full-Time Faculty Level | Contract Length | Number Men | Avg Salary Men | Number Women | Avg Salary Women |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Professor | academic year | 25 | $85,685 | 4 | $68,978 |
| Associate professor | academic year | 10 | $64,270 | 5 | $63,484 |
| Assistant professor | academic year | 13 | $55,962 | 6 | $53,166 |
| Instructor | academic year | 4 | $51,961 | 0 | * |
| All faculty total | academic year | 52 | $71,542 | 15 | $60,822 |
*: salaries are not displayed where there are fewer than 3 professors in the category.
Athletic Conferences:
| Sport | Conference |
|---|---|
| Football | New England Football Conference |
| Baseball | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
| Track | Massachusetts State College Athletic Association |
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
International Business/Trade/Commerce
CONSERVATION AND RESOURCE MANAGEMENT
Environmental Studies
ENGINEERING
Engineering, Other
Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
SECURITY AND LAW ENFORCEMENT
Security and Protective Services, Other
(Details are provided further down on this page.)
What Sets Massachusetts Maritime Academy Apart:
| Category | Trophy | |
|---|---|---|
| % of degrees in conservation and resource management (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% |  |
| % of degrees in engineering (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Dorm rooms per full-time student (vs. all colleges) | Top 2% | |
| Male % of student body (vs. all colleges) | Top 4% | |
| Selectivity (based on % of applicants accepted) (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| % of accepted students who choose to enroll (vs. colleges with similar degree levels) | Top 7% | |
| Degrees concentrated in limited number of degree programs (vs. all colleges) | Top 7% | |
| Lowest tuition & fees (in-state) (for colleges of its size and type) | Top 10% | |
| Salaries of full-time faculty (vs. all colleges) | Top 15% | |
| % of full-time faculty on tenure track (vs. colleges of similar size) | Top 17% | |
| % of degrees in transportation (vs. all colleges) | Top 17% | |
Notable:
Accepts some high school credits Grants credits for AP courses Offers distance learning Offers weekend classes Career counseling Career services Student employment services Remedial classes for students Offers part-time study On-campus library Offers campus housing Offers a board (meal) plan Tenure system for quality teaching Has ROTC (army, air force) NCAA athletic conference member
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