MASSACHUSETTS MARITIME ACADEMY

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Massachusetts Maritime Academy

School Overview

The school's main campus is located in a small town (in Buzzards Bay, MA). The maximum program length is more than 4 years. The highest degree offered by the school is the Bachelor's degree.

Contacting the School

101 Academy Dr
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-1803
Main Phone: (508) 830-5000
Web Site: www.maritime.edu

Student Body Size and Diversity

In Fall 2002, the school had 887 (full-time equivalent) students. In Fall 2002, 192 male students and 33 female students enrolled as first-time students (freshmen, typically). Male students comprised 85.3% of the student body, while females made up 14.7%.

Minority enrollment included African-American (1)%, Hispanic (1)%, and Asian (2)%.

School Selectivity

In the class starting in 2002, 65% of applicants were admitted.

Verbal SAT:
Three quarters of students scored at least 470. One quarter of students scored at least 570.

Math SAT:
On the Math SAT, 75% of students scored 490 or higher. One fourth of students scored 580 or higher.

Degree Levels

Bachelor's Degree

Degree Programs

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Engineering

Environmental Conservation

Natural Resources Conservation

Transportation Vehicle And Equipment Operator

Water Transportation

School Accreditation

Massachusetts Maritime Academy is accredited regionally by the New England Association of Schools and Colleges Commission on Institutions of Higher Education (NEASCHE). The school is state accredited.

Athletics, Including Athletic Scholarships & Financial Aid

Massachusetts Maritime Academy belongs to the following athletic conferences:

New England Football Conference (for football).
Massachusetts State College Athletic Association (for baseball, and track & field).

The school offers financial aid to athletes for football, baseball, and track & field.

Special Student Services

Academic Services

Remedial assistance
AP credits

Financial Flexibility

ROTC
Student employment services
Work-study (Co-op)
Career counseling
Placement services for graduates

Cost of Attending

In-State, Living On Campus:	$ 14,288
In-State, Living With Family:	$ 7,263
Out of State, Living On Campus:	$ 24,768

Admission Requirements

The school does not offer open admission; requirements include:

Required:

High-school GPA is required.
Secondary school record is required.
Standardized test scores are required.
Recommendations are required.
A college preparatory program is required.
The TOEFL (if applicable) is required for international students.

Recommended (but not required):

Secondary school rank is recommended.

Neither Required Nor Recommended:

A demonstration of competency (such as samples of work, e.g.) is neither required nor recommended.

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