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Massachusetts Maritime Academy

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Overview

Founded in 1891, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a non-profit public higher education institution located in the suburban setting of the medium town of Buzzards Bay (population range of 2,500-9,999 inhabitants), Massachusetts. Officially accredited by the New England Commission of Higher Education, Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) is a very small-sized (¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ enrollment range: 1,000-1,999 students) coeducational US higher education institution. Massachusetts Maritime Academy (MMA) offers courses and programs leading to officially recognized higher education degrees such as bachelor's degrees and master's degrees in several areas of study. See the ¿Û¿Û´«Ã½ degree levels and areas of study table below for further details. This 133-year-old US higher-education institution has a selective admission policy based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades. The acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this US higher education organization a least selective institution. International students are welcome to apply for enrollment. MMA also provides several academic and non-academic facilities and services to students including a library, housing, sports facilities, financial aids and/or scholarships, study abroad and exchange programs, online courses and distance learning opportunities, as well as administrative services.

University Snapshot

Control

Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Control Typepublic

Entity

Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Entity Typenon-profit

Size

Massachusetts Maritime Academy' Size by Total Enrollmentvery small-sized

Selectivity

Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Selectivity by Acceptance Rateleast selective

University Identity

Name
Acronym MMA
Founded 1891
Motto Discipline, Knowledge, Leadership
Colours Blue and gold
Mascot Buccaneer
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University Location

Address 101 Academy Drive
Buzzards Bay
02532-1803 Massachusetts
United States
Massachusetts Maritime Academy's location map and satellite view Location Map and Satellite View
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Phone Number +1 (508) 830 5000
Massachusetts Maritime Academy Fax Number +1 (508) 830 5018

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Fields of Study / Degree Levels

Introduction

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Fields of Study and Degree Levels Matrix

The following Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Fields of Study/Degree Levels Matrix is divided into 6 main fields of study and 4 levels of degrees, from the lowest undergraduate degree to the highest postgraduate degree. This matrix aims to help quickly identify Massachusetts Maritime Academy's academic range and degree level offering.




Programs and Courses

Courses and Programs

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Tuition Fees

Introduction

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Yearly Tuition Fees Range Matrix

This Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Tuition Fees Range Matrix is divided into 2 types of students, local and international students, and 2 degree levels, undergraduate and postgraduate degrees, and aims to help students to have an approximate idea of the yearly tuition range they might expect to pay at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy: Tuition Fees Range Matrix

Undergraduate Postgraduate
Local
students
10,000-12,499 US$
(9,110-11,390 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)
International
students
25,000-29,999 US$
(22,780-27,340 Euro)
17,500-19,999 US$
(15,950-18,225 Euro)

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Admissions

Introduction

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Admission Information

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Gender Admission Policy Gender Admission

This institution admits Men and Women (coed).


Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Admission Selection Admission Selection

Has Massachusetts Maritime Academy a selective admission policy? Yes, based on entrance examinations and students' past academic records and grades.


Acceptance Rate Admission Rate

Massachusetts Maritime Academy's acceptance rate range is 90-99% making this institution a least selective higher education institution.


Admission Requirements Admission Requirements

  • Secondary school GPA is required
  • Secondary school rank is neither required nor recommended
  • Secondary school record is required
  • Completion of college-preparatory program is required
  • Recommendations are required
  • Formal demonstration of competencies is neither required nor recommended
  • Admission test scores are required
  • TOEFL (Test of English as a Foreign Language) is required
  • Other Test (Wonderlic, WISC-III, etc.) is neither required nor recommended

Source: IPDES


Massachusetts Maritime Academy's International Students Admission International Students Admission

International students are welcome to apply for admission at this institution.


Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Admission Office Admission Office

101 Academy Drive Flanagan Hall
Buzzards Bay 02532-1803
(508) 830 5000
800 544 3411

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Size and Profile

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Size and Profile

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Total Student Enrollment Student Enrollment

Massachusetts Maritime Academy has an enrollment range of 1,000-1,999 students making it a very small-sized institution.


Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Total Faculty/Academic staff Academic Staff

This institution has a range of 100-199 academic employees (Faculty).


Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Control Type Control Type

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public higher education institution.


Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Entity Type Entity Type

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a non-profit higher education institution.


Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Campus Setting Campus Setting

This institution's main campus is located in a Suburban setting.


Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Academic Calendar Academic Calendar

This institution adopts a Semesters type of academic calendar.


Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Disabled Students Friendliness Disabled Students %

This institution has a high percentage of disabled students making it particularly disability-friendly.


Religious Affiliation

Massachusetts Maritime Academy does not have any religious affiliation.


Carnegie Classification

Introduction

The Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education is a framework for categorizing colleges and universities in the United States...


The classification was first created by the Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching in 1970, and it has been updated periodically since then. The Carnegie Classification is based on a set of criteria, such as the level and types of degrees offered, research activity and enrollment size. Institutions are classified into one of several categories based on these criteria, ranging from "doctoral universities" with very high research activity to "special focus institutions" that primarily award degrees in a specific field, such as the arts or health professions. The classification allows for quick comparisons between institutions within and across categories.

Carnegie Classification

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Basic Classification Master's Colleges & Universities: Small Programs
Size & Setting Four-year, small, highly residential institution
Enrollment Profile Very high undergraduate
Undergraduate Profile Four-year, full-time, selective, lower transfer-in institution
Undergraduate Instructional Program Professions focus, some graduate coexistence
Graduate Instructional Program Postbaccalaureate: Other-dominant, with Arts & Sciences

Facilities and Services

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University Facilities

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Library University Library

This institution has a physical Library.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy's library does not have any external branch. The library collection is comprised of both physical (i.e. books, medium, etc.) and digital/electronic items. In 2021 the library reported 29,426 physical volumes, 605 physical media, 42,476 digital/electronic media and 168 licensed digital/electronic databases. The library is managed by a total number of 4 full-time employees, including 2 librarians. Massachusetts Maritime Academy's library has a total library expenditure greater than $100,000 per year. Source: IPDES.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Housing University Housing

This institution provides housing services such as on-campus residences or dormitories.

In particular, the Massachusetts Maritime Academy provides on-campus housing and the total dormitory capacity, whether on or off campus, was about 1,595 students in the 2021 academic year. Source: IPDES.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Sport Facilities/Activities Sport Facilities/Activities

This institution features sporting facilities and organizes sports activities for its students.



University Services

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Financial Aid Financial Aid

This institution offers one or more of the following financial aid for eligible students: scholarships, grants, loans, tuition waivers, emergency financial aid etc.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Study Abroad Study Abroad

This institution offers study abroad and exchange program opportunities for its students.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Distance Learning Distance Learning

This institution provides a distance learning mode for certain programs or courses.

In particular, this institution offers some courses via distance education at the undergraduate level and at the graduate level. Source: IPDES.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Academic Counseling Academic Counseling

This institution offers students academic guidance and support to assist them in their academic pursuits.

Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Career Services Career Services

This institution offers career counseling, career assessments, job and internship postings, career events, alumni networking or other career-related services to assist students transition successfully from academic life to professional life.


Recognition and Accreditation

Introduction

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy's Recognition or Accreditation Institutional Recognition or Accreditation

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is legally recognized and/or institutionally accredited by: New England Commission of Higher Education

Year of first Recognition or Accreditation

1974


Specialized or Programmatic Accreditations

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  • Engineering Accreditation Commission of ABET
  • International Accreditation Council for Business Education


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Memberships and Affiliations

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Affiliations and Memberships

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  • National Athletic Association (NAA)
  • National Collegiate Athletic Association (NCAA)

Academic Structure

Introduction

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Academic Structure

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Social Media

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Social Media

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