Massachusetts Maritime Academy
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public research university in Buzzards Bay, Massachusetts, enrolling about 1,395 students. Admission is moderately selective, with an acceptance rate of about 94.70% in federal reporting data. Median earnings about ten years after entry reach about $82,392 among students who received federal aid.
Key Facts
- 2024 Undergraduate Tuition: $11,420
- 2024 Average Net Price: $21,582 After Financial Aid
- 2024 Acceptance Rate: 94.70% Moderate Selectivity
- 2024 Enrolled Students: 1,395 98.9% Full-Time
- 2024 Graduation Rate: 74.06%
Massachusetts Maritime Academy: what the data shows
Common questions about Massachusetts Maritime Academy, answered from College Scorecard and IPEDS in this repository.
Where is Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is located in Buzzards Bay, MA (ZIP 02532-1803).
NCES locale classification: Rural fringe.
Is Massachusetts Maritime Academy public or private?
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a Public institution.
How much does Massachusetts Maritime Academy cost?
Published tuition: $11,420 in-state, $23,722 out-of-state.
Average net price after aid: $21,582.
| Family income band | Avg. net price |
|---|---|
| Family income $0–$30,000 | $8,757 |
| $30,001–$48,000 | $9,051 |
| $48,001–$75,000 | $10,547 |
| $75,001–$110,000 | $15,557 |
| $110,001+ | $27,367 |
Sticker tuition × four years (estimate, no room/board): $45,680.
How hard is it to get into Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
Admission rate: 94.70%.
Scorecard does not publish admitted-student GPA for most institutions.
How big is Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
Total enrollment: 1,395 students.
About 99% enroll full-time in our extract.
What is the graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
150%-time completion rate: 74.06%.
First-year retention: 86.8%.
What do graduates of Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn?
Median earnings: $80,424 six years after entry; $82,392 ten years after entry (College Scorecard).
How much debt do students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers: $25,000.
18.96% of students receive Pell grants.
What is Massachusetts Maritime Academy known for?
Largest IPEDS program completions at this institution:
- Other/Unknown Programs (351 completions)
- CIP 439999 (71 completions)
- CIP 142201 (69 completions)
- CIP 490309 (56 completions)
- CIP 521101 (41 completions)
- Agricultural and Food Products Processing (33 completions)
- Agricultural Production Operations (32 completions)
- Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians (28 completions)
- CIP 520299 (12 completions)
- Engineering - 14.4801 (9 completions)
See ROI & Programs for more.
Is Massachusetts Maritime Academy a good school?
We do not score schools on opinion. Federal data in our extract show admission rate 94.70%; completion rate 74.06%; median earnings $82,392 at 10 years; net price $21,582. Compare these figures to your cost, aid, and career goals.
Costs
Tuition Costs
$11,420
2024 Undergraduate Tuition
In 2024, the cost of tuition at Massachusetts Maritime Academy was $11,420.
Tuition comparison with similar institutions.
Average Net Price
$21,582
2024 Value
In 2024 Massachusetts Maritime Academy had an average net price — the price paid after factoring in grants and loans — of $21,582.
Average net price comparison with similar institutions.
Total Cost of Attendance
$86,328 Estimated 4-Year Total Cost
$21,582 Average Annual Net Price (after aid)
$45,680 4-Year In-State Tuition
$94,888 4-Year Out-of-State Tuition
Costs include tuition and fees. Room & board, books, and other expenses are additional.
4-year total cost breakdown for Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Financial Aid by Income Level
18.96% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Grants
80.72% Undergraduates Receiving Financial Aid through Loans
Financial aid distribution by income level.
Student Loan Default Rate
0.00%
3-year cohort default rate (College Scorecard)
The published 3-year cohort default rate for borrowers at Massachusetts Maritime Academy was 0.00%.
Cohort default rates account for borrowers who default in the first three years.
Tuition tracker
Published tuition and average net price by reporting year come from the College Scorecard institution file. Values are not adjusted for inflation; missing cells mean the field was not reported or was suppressed for Massachusetts Maritime Academy in that year.
Reporting years in the table below: 2013–2023 (Scorecard labels refer to the institutional submission cycle).
| Year | In-state tuition & fees | Out-of-state tuition & fees | Average net price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | $7,127 | $22,033 | $16,546 |
| 2014 | $7,250 | $22,304 | $15,785 |
| 2015 | $7,630 | $23,436 | $17,224 |
| 2016 | $8,004 | $24,600 | $16,960 |
| 2017 | $8,398 | $25,824 | $19,032 |
| 2018 | $9,728 | $26,106 | $20,294 |
| 2019 | $10,018 | $25,752 | $20,485 |
| 2020 | $11,687 | $26,807 | $21,146 |
| 2021 | $10,516 | $25,104 | $21,604 |
| 2022 | $10,634 | $24,522 | $25,294 |
| 2023 | $10,816 | $23,910 | $26,661 |
Sticker tuition and net price over time
Where the institution reported separate in-state and out-of-state tuition, both appear. Gaps mean the value was not reported for that year.
College Scorecard reporting-year fields (not inflation-adjusted).
Net price by family income
Brackets follow Scorecard definitions for the series shown (public vs private institution).
Latest income-band net prices available in the processed extract.
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
94.70% Acceptance Rate
This institution has a moderate acceptance rate, accepting most qualified applicants.
Acceptance rate compared to national average.
Test Scores
Test score data is not available for this institution.
Average SAT and ACT scores for admitted students.
Academic Requirements
GPA requirements are not published by this institution. Contact the admissions office for specific academic requirements.
Estimated GPA and test score ranges.
Enrollment
Full-Time vs Part-Time Enrollment
98.9% Full-Time Enrollment
The total enrollment at Massachusetts Maritime Academy in 2024 is 1,395 students.
Full-time vs part-time enrollment comparison.
Retention Rate over Time
86.8%
2024 Retention Rate
Retention rate measures the number of first-time students who began their studies the previous fall and returned to school the following fall.
Retention rate over time compared to similar institutions.
Graduates & Outcomes
Time to Complete
63.22% 100% Completion Time
74.06% 150% Completion Time
In 2024, 63.22% of students graduating from Massachusetts Maritime Academy completed their program within 100% "normal time".
Completion rates over time compared to similar institutions.
ROI & Programs
Financial value and program information for Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Return on Investment
$25,000 Median Student Debt
$82,392 Median Annual Earnings (10 years)
30.34% Debt-to-Earnings Ratio
854.41% Return on Investment
3.0 years Estimated Payback Period
Financial value analysis for Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Top Programs by Completions
10 Programs Reporting Data
CIP 43.9999: 71 completions
CIP 14.2201: 69 completions
CIP 49.0309: 56 completions
CIP 52.1101: 41 completions
Agricultural and Food Products Processing: 33 completions
Agricultural Production Operations: 32 completions
Architectural Engineering Technologies/Technicians: 28 completions
CIP 52.0299: 12 completions
Engineering - 14.4801: 9 completions
Other/Unknown Programs: 351 completions
Most popular programs at Massachusetts Maritime Academy.
Employment Outcomes
Employment outcome data is not available for this institution.
Earnings outcomes for Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates.
About
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public institution located in Buzzards Bay, MA, offering 10 distinct degree programs across various academic disciplines. The institution enrolls approximately 1,395 students. The admission rate is 94.70%. The institution maintains a 74.06% graduation rate. Approximately 18.96% of students receive Pell Grants.
Institution Type
Public
Location
Buzzards Bay, MA 02532-1803
Region: New England
Insights and Analysis
Strong Career Outcomes: Massachusetts Maritime Academy graduates report median earnings of $82,392 ten years after entry, placing them among the higher-earning college graduates nationally. This strong earnings potential reflects both the quality of education and the career opportunities available to graduates.
FAQ
How much does Massachusetts Maritime Academy cost?
Reported in-state tuition is $11,420 and average net price is $21,582 in the latest College Scorecard data.
How hard is it to get into Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
The admission rate is 94.7% among first-time degree-seeking students reporting admissions data.
What do graduates of Massachusetts Maritime Academy earn?
Median earnings are $80,424 six years after entry and $82,392 ten years after entry.
What is the graduation rate at Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
The 150%-time completion rate is 74.1% for the cohort reported to the College Scorecard.
How much debt do Massachusetts Maritime Academy students have?
Median federal loan debt among completers is $25,000.
How big is Massachusetts Maritime Academy?
Total enrollment is about 1,395 students in the latest reporting year.
Is Massachusetts Maritime Academy public or private?
Massachusetts Maritime Academy is a public institution located in Buzzards Bay, MA.
Is Massachusetts Maritime Academy an HBCU?
No. Massachusetts Maritime Academy is not flagged as an HBCU in the IPEDS institutional directory.
Is Massachusetts Maritime Academy a tribal college?
No. Massachusetts Maritime Academy is not flagged as a tribal college in IPEDS.
Is Massachusetts Maritime Academy a Hispanic-serving institution (HSI)?
Using a 25% Hispanic enrollment threshold on College Scorecard demographics, Massachusetts Maritime Academy does not meet that proxy (reported share 6.0%).
Is Massachusetts Maritime Academy religiously affiliated?
No religious affiliation is reported for Massachusetts Maritime Academy in IPEDS institutional characteristics.
Data Sources
This page uses data from the following sources:
- College Scorecard - U.S. Department of Education
- Institutional characteristics, costs, completion rates, and earnings data
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: collegescorecard.ed.gov
- Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics (OEWS)
- Employment and wage data by occupation
- Latest data: May 2024
- Source: bls.gov/oes
- O*NET Online - U.S. Department of Labor
- Occupational skills, knowledge, abilities, and work activities
- Database version: 28.0 (August 2023)
- Source: onetcenter.org
- IPEDS (Integrated Postsecondary Education Data System) - National Center for Education Statistics
- Institutional data, completions, enrollment, and financial aid
- Data years: 2015-2024
- Source: nces.ed.gov/ipeds
- Census Bureau American Community Survey (ACS)
- Demographic and workforce data
- Latest data: 2023 ACS 5-Year Estimates
- Source: census.gov/acs
- Related geography & profiles
Data Processing: All data has been processed, cleaned, and aggregated for presentation. Where specific data points are unavailable, estimates are based on available data and clearly marked.
Last Updated: Data reflects the most recent available information as of January 2025.
Methodology
Data for this profile is sourced from the U.S. Department of Education's College Scorecard dataset, which provides comprehensive information on institutions of higher education in the United States.
All financial figures are adjusted for inflation and represent the most recent available data. Graduation rates and completion times are calculated according to federal standards.