The Marine Military Academy transforms today's young men intotomorrow's leaders.
We fuel their mind, body and spirit in order to develop themental and emotional tools needed to navigate their pathforward.
Success is achieved through a safe, structured environment thatfosters responsibility to community, country and each other.
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- Grades: 7-12, PG
- Enrollment: 261 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $35,000
- Acceptance rate: 98%
- Average class size: 11 students
- Application Deadline: None / Rolling
- Source: Verified school update
Top Rankings
Marine Military Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools (out of 280 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Boarding Focus
School Overview
Year Founded
1965
1906
Campus Size
142 acres
125 acres
Student Body
Enrollment
261 students
315 students
% International Students
37%
20%
% Students Boarding
100%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academics and Faculty
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
6
18
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
50%
71%
Tuition Cost
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$35,000
$66,250
Yearly Tuition
(Day Students)
(Day Students)
n/a
$35,600
% Students on Financial Aid
15%
40%
Avg. Financial Aid Grant
$2,700
(MMA is more than willing to work with parents)
(MMA is more than willing to work with parents)
$25,000
Acceptance Rate
Acceptance Rate
98%
60%
Director of Admissions
Dr. John Butler
Mrs. Jay Perez
Mrs. Jay Perez
Associate Director of Admissions
Mrs. Jay Perez
College Matriculation
Year:
10 Most Popular College Choices (# Enrolled)
School Notes
- All-male college-prep boarding school
- Stringent academics with more than 50 course offerings
- Honors, Advanced Placement, Dual Enrollment courses
- Curriculum includes Aerospace and Marine Science options
- Opportunities to receive a nomination to a US ServiceAcademy
- 40 acres dedicated to US Marine Corps styled LeadershipEnhancement Development course featuring a rappel tower, 3rockclimbing walls, high ropes challenge, paintball course,obsticle course, mud course, and more
- 18 competitive sports and additional extracurricularactivities
- Moral, spiritual opportunities through civic-minded clubs:Rotary Interact, KEY, National Honor Society, Boy Scouts,non-denominational Vespers, (FCA) Fellowship of ChristianAthletes
- Marine Corps Junior Reserve Officers' Training Corps(JROTC)
- International Student Body
- Marine Military Academy accreditations: Southern Association of Colleges and Schools; Member of the College Board; Association of Military Colleges and Schools of the United States; Texas and National Association for College Admission Counseling; The Association of Boarding Schools
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Marine Military Academy cost?
Marine Military Academy's tuition is approximately $35,000 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Marine Military Academy?
The acceptance rate of Marine Military Academy is 98%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 60%.
What is Marine Military Academy's ranking?
Marine Military Academy ranks among the top 20 boarding schools for High percentage of boarding students.
When is the application deadline for Marine Military Academy?
The application deadline for Marine Military Academy is rolling (applications are reviewed as they are received year-round).
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