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Massachusetts Maritime Academy
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  • 4 Year
  • BUZZARDS BAY, MA

Report Card

grade C+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade C
  2. Value
    grade A
  3. Diversity
    grade C+
  4. Campus
    grade C minus
  5. Athletics
    grade C
  6. Party Scene
    grade C minus
  7. Professors
    grade C
  8. Location
    grade C+
  9. Dorms
    grade C minus
  10. Campus Food
    grade C
  11. Student Life
    grade C minus
  12. Safety
    grade A

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public college located in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts. It is a small institution with an enrollment of 1,405 undergraduate students. The Massachusetts Maritime Academy acceptance rate is 90%. Popular majors include Engineering, Homeland Security and Disaster Management, and International Business. Graduating 78% of students, Massachusetts Maritime Academy alumni go on to earn a starting salary of $66,300.

About

101 ACADEMY DR
BUZZARDS BAY, MA 02532
Athletic Division
NCAA Division III (with football)
Athletic Conference
Massachusetts State Collegiate Athletic Conference

Massachusetts Maritime Academy Rankings

Niche rankings are based on rigorous analysis of key statistics from the U.S. Department of Education and millions of reviews.

MA Maritime Academy Admissions

Acceptance Rate
90%
Application Deadline
Rolling Admissions
SAT Range
1030-1180
ACT Range
20-28
Application Fee
$50
SAT/ACT
Considered but not required
High School GPA
Required
Early Decision/Early Action
Yes

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Cost

Net Price
$19,412 / year
National
$15,523
Average cost after financial aid for students receiving grant or scholarship aid, as reported by the college.
Average Total Aid Awarded
$13,851 / year
National
$7,535
Students Receiving Financial Aid
99%

Scholarship

Academics

Professors
grade C
Based on faculty accomplishments, salary, student reviews, and additional factors.
Student Faculty Ratio
13:1
Evening Degree Programs
No
75%
of students agree that professors put a lot of effort into teaching their classes. 8 responses
36%
of students agree that it is easy to get the classes they want. 11 responses
18%
of students agree that the workload is easy to manage. 11 responses

Majors

Online

Programs Offered Entirely Online
0
Offers Online Courses
Yes
Online Certificate Programs
0
Online Associates Programs
0
Online Bachelor's Programs
0
How Students Learn
  • Mix of Online and on Campus
    7%
  • On Campus
    93%
  • Online
    0%

Students

Full-Time Enrollment
1,405 Undergrads
Part-Time Undergrads
35
Undergrads Over 25
3%
Pell Grant
22%
Varsity Athletes
27%
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes the typical student at this school?
Based on 11 responses
  • Motivated
    45%
  • Like a trapped animal clawing at the walls
    27%
  • Stressed
    18%
  • Stressed
    9%

Campus Life

Freshmen Live On-Campus
No data available  
Poll
93%
of students say they don't have Greek life. 15 responses
Poll
58%
of students say varsity sporting events are attended, but not a huge part of campus life. 19 responses
Poll
What one word or phrase best describes your school?
Based on 10 responses
  • Regimented
    50%
  • Fast-paced
    10%
  • Preparedness
    10%
  • Terrible
    10%
  • Unique
    10%
  • Unorganized
    10%

After College

Median Earnings 6 Years After Graduation
$86,600 / year
National
$33,028
Graduation Rate
78%
National
49%
Employed 2 Years After Graduation
97%
National
83%
71%
of students feel confident they will find a job in their field after graduation. 7 responses

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