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Massachusetts Maritime Academy
- 101 Academy Dr
- Buzzards Bay, MA 02532
- OPEID College Code: 00218100
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- General Phone: (508) 830-5000
- President: Richard G. Gurnon
- Website: www.maritime.edu

- Type: Public, 4-Year or Above
- Calendar System: Four-One-Four Plan
- Highest Degree: Master's Degree
- Local Area: Midsized Suburb
- Student Enrollment: 1,135
- College Mascot: Buccaneers

Basic Information
- Student Services
- Remedial Services Offered
- Academic or Career Counseling Services Offered
- Employment Services Offered
- Placement Services For Graduates Offered
- Special Learning Opportunities
- Weekend / Evening Classes Available
- ROTC Army Air Force
- Mission Statement
- Click To Read Mission Statement
- Facilities and Programs Offered
- Library Available - Library Profile
- College Carnegie Classifications
- Basic Classification Baccalaureate Colleges--Diverse Fields
- Undergraduate Classification Professions Plus Arts & Sciences, No Graduate Coexistence
- Undergraduate Profile Classification Full-Time Four-Year, Selective, Higher Transfer-In
- Enrollment Classification Very High Undergraduate
- Size Classification Very Small Four-Year, Highly Residential
- Admission Fees Fall 2007
- Undergraduate Application Fee: $40.00
- Graduate Application Fee: $100.00
- College Credits Accepted
- Dual Credit
- AP Credit
- Applicant Considerations
- High School or Secondary School GPA Required
- High School or Secondary School Rank Recommended
- High School or Secondary School Record Required
- College Preparatory Program Completion Required
- Recommendation Consideration Required
- Admission Test Scores (SAT ®,ACT ®,...) Required
- TOEFL Required
Undergraduate Admissions Fall 2007
| Male | Female | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Number of Applicants | 734 | 85 | 819 |
| Number Granted Admission (%) | 252 (34%) | 17 (20%) | 269 (33%) |
| Number Admitted Who Enrolled (%) | 246 (98%) | 16 (94%) | 262 (97%) |
Enrolled Students Submitting Test Scores Fall 2007
| Number | Percent (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Exam | 285 | 97% |
| ACT ® Exam | 26 | 9% |
Enrolled Students Test Scores Fall 2007
| 25th Percentile | 75th Percentile | |
|---|---|---|
| SAT ® Critical Reading | 440 | 560 |
| SAT ® Math | 480 | 580 |
| SAT ® Writing | - | - |
| ACT ® Composite | 17 | 23 |
| ACT ® English | - | - |
| ACT ® Math | - | - |
- Financial Aid Links and Information
- Percent of Students Receiving Financial Aid: 79%
Financial Aid Breakdown 2006-07
| Loan | Federal Grant | State/Local Grant | Institutional Grant | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| (%) of Students Receiving | 77% | 15% | 23% | 25% |
| Avg Amount Receiving | $2,733 | $3,273 | $1,270 | $1,831 |
Federal Loan Default Rates
| 2006 | 2005 | 2004 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Default Rate (%) | 1.9% | 1.9% | 2.0% |
| Number in Default | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Number in Repayment | 201 | 203 | 193 |
Undergraduate Student Expenses
| 2007-08 | 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tuition, Fees and Other Expenses | |||
| In-State Tuition and Fees | $7,113 | $6,839 | $6,480 |
| Out of State Tuition and Fees | $18,687 | $17,968 | $17,105 |
| Books and Supplies | $700 | $700 | $700 |
| Housing Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| Room and Board | $7,812 | $6,935 | $6,464 |
| Other Expenses | $4,913 | $4,737 | $4,550 |
| Total Expenses | |||
| On Campus | |||
| In-State | $20,538 | $19,211 | $18,194 |
| Out of State | $32,112 | $30,340 | $28,819 |
| Off Campus | |||
| In-State | $7,813 | $7,539 | $7,180 |
| Out of State | $19,387 | $18,668 | $17,805 |
| Off Campus with Family | |||
| In-State | $7,813 | $7,539 | $7,180 |
| Out of State | $19,387 | $18,668 | $17,805 |
Awarded Student Degrees and Programs
| Bachelor | Master | |
|---|---|---|
| Business and Marketing Studies | ||
| International Business, Trade and Commerce | 18 | - |
| Engineering | ||
| Engineering, Other | 34 | 19 |
| Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering | 58 | - |
| Natural Resources and Conservation | ||
| Environmental Studies | 38 | - |
| Transportation and Materials Moving | ||
| Marine Science, Merchant Marine Officer | 50 | - |
Additional Information
- Overall Student Enrollment
- Total Student Enrollment: 1,135 Undergraduate: 1,075 Graduate: 60
- Student Gender
- Total Student Gender Male: 1,027 Female: 108
- Undergraduate Gender Male: 980 Female: 95
- Graduate Gender Male: 47 Female: 13
- Student Attendance
- Total Student Attendance Full-Time: 1,059 Part-Time: 76
- Undergraduate Attendance Full-Time: 1,037 Part-Time: 38
- Graduate Attendance Full-Time: 22 Part-Time: 38
Student Race Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Non-Resident Alien | 5 | 0.4% |
| American Indian | 7 | 0.6% |
| Black | 12 | 1% |
| Asian | 14 | 1% |
| Hispanic | 17 | 1% |
| White | 1,077 | 95% |
| Unknown | 3 | 0.3% |
Student Age Breakdown
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Ages 18-19 | 404 | 36% |
| Ages 20-21 | 425 | 37% |
| Ages 22-24 | 169 | 15% |
| Ages 25-29 | 65 | 6% |
| Ages 30-34 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Ages 35-39 | 11 | 1% |
| Ages 40-49 | 5 | 0.4% |
| Ages 50-65 | 2 | 0.2% |
| Age Over 65 | 1 | 0.09% |
| Age Uknown | 52 | 5% |
Employee Type Breakdown
| Total | Full-Time | Part-Time | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total Employees | 220 | 220 | - |
| Faculty Status | 65 | 65 | - |
| Tenured Faculty | 46 | 46 | - |
| Instruction, Research and/or Public Service | 65 | 65 | - |
| Primarily Instruction | 65 | 65 | - |
| Executive, Administrative and/or Managerial | 55 | 55 | - |
| Other Professionals | 25 | 25 | - |
| Technical and/or Paraprofessional | 75 | 75 | - |
| Clerical And Secretarial | 25 | 25 | - |
| Skilled Crafts | 23 | 23 | - |
| Service and/or Maintenance | 20 | 20 | - |
Faculty Full-Time Average Salary Breakdown
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,520 (65) | $71,822 (51) | $61,134 (14) |
| Professor | $83,283 (29) | $85,645 (25) | $68,519 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $63,832 (15) | $64,067 (10) | $63,361 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,074 (18) | $55,872 (13) | $53,000 (5) |
| Instructor | $51,591 (3) | $51,591 (3) | - (-) |
| Equated 9 Month Contract | |||
| All Faculty | $69,520 (65) | $71,822 (51) | $61,134 (14) |
| Professor | $83,283 (29) | $85,645 (25) | $68,519 (4) |
| Associate Professor | $63,832 (15) | $64,067 (10) | $63,361 (5) |
| Assistant Professor | $55,074 (18) | $55,872 (13) | $53,000 (5) |
| Instructor | $51,591 (3) | $51,591 (3) | - (-) |
Overall Athletic Team Information
- Member of National Collegiate Athletic Association (Ncaa)
| Total | Men's Teams | Women's Teams | Coed Teams | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Participants | ||||
| All Athletes | 321 | 259 | 53 | 9 |
| Baseball | 28 | 28 | - | - |
| Football | 90 | 90 | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 34 | 34 | - | - |
| Rifle | 9 | - | - | 9 |
| Rowing | 32 | 23 | 9 | - |
| Soccer | 22 | 22 | - | - |
| Softball | 13 | - | 13 | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 27 | 20 | 7 | - |
| Cross Country | 26 | 16 | 10 | - |
| Sailing | 40 | 26 | 14 | - |
| Coaches Salaries | ||||
| Head Coaches | - | $5,000 | $5,000 | $5,000 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | $4,000 | $4,000 | - |
| Coaches | ||||
| All Coaches | 36 | 24 | 11 | 1 |
| Baseball | 4 | 4 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 3 | 3 | - | - |
| Football | 7 | 7 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 6 | 6 | - | - |
| Lacrosse | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Rifle | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | - | 1 |
| Assistant Coaches | - | - | - | - |
| Rowing | 6 | 3 | 3 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Soccer | 2 | 2 | - | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | 1 | - | - |
| Softball | 2 | - | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 1 | - | 1 | - |
| Track and Field, Outdoor | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Cross Country | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Sailing | 4 | 2 | 2 | - |
| Head Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
| Assistant Coaches | 2 | 1 | 1 | - |
- Retention Rates
- Full-Time Entering Students Retained: 83%
- Part-Time Entering Students Retained: 100%
Graduation Rates
| (%) of Entering Class | |
|---|---|
| Overall | |
| All Students | 64% |
| By Gender | |
| Male | 62% |
| Female | 72% |
| By Race | |
| Non-Resident Alien | 100% |
| American Indian | - |
| Asian | 43% |
| Hispanic | 50% |
| White | 65% |
| By Years Prior to Graduation | |
| 4 Years or Less | 42% |
| 5 Years | 56% |
| 6 Years | 64% |
Crime Statistics
| 2006-07 | 2005-06 | |
|---|---|---|
| Criminal Offenses | ||
| On Campus | ||
| Burglary | 6 | 12 |
| Residence Hall | ||
| Burglary | 3 | 10 |
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