Marine Military Academy

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $41,050
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

Top Rankings

Marine Military Academy ranks among the top 20% of private schools in Texas for:

Category
Attribute
Sports offered

School Overview

Religious Affiliation
Grades Offered
Grades 8-12
Offers Post-Graduate Year
Yes
ADD/ADHD Support
Yes
Year Founded
1965

Student Body

Total Students
234 students
Student Body Type
% Students of Color
31%
State avg.: 41%
Students by Grade
Marine Military Academy Student By Grade

Academics and Faculty

Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
National avg.: 13:1
% Faculty w/Advanced Degree
54%
Average Class Size
12 students
Number of AP Courses
6 courses
List of Courses Offered
Advanced Courses
AP Calculus, AP Chemistry, AP Physics, AP Statistics, AP US History, AP/DE English 3, AP/DE English 4, H/DE Texas Government, H/DE US Government, Honors Algebra 1, Honors Algebra 2, Honors Biology, Honors Chinese 2, Honors Chinese 3, Honors English 1, Honors English 2, Honors Pre Calculus, Honors Spanish 3, Honors World History
Matriculation DataMatric. Data
Classroom Dress Code
Formal
Uniform

Tuition and Acceptance Rate

Admission Deadline
None / Rolling
Yearly Tuition Cost
Tuition Notes
Tuition cost includes room & board, uniform, application fee, reservation deposit, books, meals, haircut(s)
% on Financial Aid
45%
Acceptance Rate
98%
National avg.: 85%
Admissions Director
LtCol Robert Grider
Admissions Associate
Mrs. Jay Perez

Sports

Extracurriculars

Total ExtracurricularsTotal Extra-curric.
10 extracurriculars
ExtracurricularsExtra-curric.
Club or Organization:
Boy Scouts, Cyber Patriot Club, Drill Team and Color Guard, Enginerring and Robotics, Fellowship of Christian Athletes, Flight Training, Key Club, National Honor Society, Rotrary Interact

Arts and Music Programs:
Band

School Notes

  • The Marine Military Academy is a college preparatory military boarding school for young men, 8th through 12th grade (with one year Post Graduate offered). Academics, self discipline, teamwork and leadership are emphasized.The Marine Military Academy develops disciplined, morally strong, college ready young men who are prepared for responsible leadership. We help young men succeed by offering a structured learning environment. Of all the military schools, the Marine Military Academy is the only one based on the traditions, values, and ideals of the United States Marine Corps.While MMA is a College Preparatory school, we do more than prepare our students for college. MMA prepares our students for Life.The faculty and staff of Marine Military Academy provide a dynamic curriculum taught from a college preparatory perspective. We provide structured, challenging and innovative instruction that exceeds national norms. All students are expected to give full attention to a demanding program of studies. Expectations for both conduct and achievement are set high.Small class sizes, specialized curricula, and individual attention from faculty and advisors at the Marine Military Academy gives our students many distinct advantages. Our students acquire abilities that ensure success in college and in life such as the ability to: study hard and apply themselves, manage their time, set goals for themselves, think for themselves, get along with others, accept responsibility, and be active participants - not passive recipients.Whether it will be in business, education, military service, science or the arts, a young man graduating from MMA has all the tools, physical, mental and spiritual, to meet life head on and succeed. As a result of our program, nearly all of MMA graduates are accepted into post secondary education.Military schools are often the first choice of both young men and their parents who want superior academics in addition to the best aspects of the military system: responsibility, leadership, and discipline.Marine Military Academy is a top military school and the first choice for many young men and their families. To discuss the potential of your son, contact us today.Learn more about the Marine Military Academy and find out why...He Came to Us a Young Boy...He Graduated a Young Man!
Source: Verified school update

Frequently Asked Questions

How much does Marine Military Academy cost?
Marine Military Academy's tuition is approximately $41,050 for private students.
What is the acceptance rate of Marine Military Academy?
The acceptance rate of Marine Military Academy is 98%, which is higher than the national average of 85%.
What sports does Marine Military Academy offer?
Marine Military Academy offers 14 interscholastic sports: Baseball, Basketball, Boxing, Cross Country, Cycling, Drill Team, Football, Intramural Sports Only, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Track and Field and Wrestling. Marine Military Academy is ranked as one of the top 20% of private schools in Texas for most sports offered.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 8-12
  • Enrollment: 234 students
  • Yearly Tuition: $41,050
  • Acceptance rate: 98%
  • Average class size: 12 students
  • Application Deadline: None / Rolling
  • Source: Verified school update

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