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 Facts (2026)
- Grades: 7-12, PG
- Enrollment: 260 students
- Yearly Tuition (Boarding Students): $53,900
- Acceptance rate: 70%
- 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 307 schools) for:
Category
Attribute
Boarding Focus
School Overview
Year Founded
1965
1909
Campus Size
142 acres
125 acres
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieve More • Prepare for College • Become a Leader
Student Body
Enrollment
260 students
300 students
% International Students
30%
20%
% Students Boarding
100%
70%
Offers Post-Grad Year
Yes
No
Academic Profile
Saturday Classes
No
No
Student-Teacher Ratio
12:1
7:1
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
19
17
% Faculty with Advanced Degree
50%
70%
Summer Program Details
Accreditations
Southern Association of Independent Schools (SAIS)
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC)
# of AP / Advanced Courses Offered
19
17
Tuition & Financial Aid
Yearly Tuition
(Boarding Students)
(Boarding Students)
$53,900
(per year)
(per year)
$59,900
Tuition international students
$53,900
$53,975
Summer Program Cost
$6,000
% 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
Admissions
Acceptance Rate
70%
58%
Director of Admissions
Dr. John Butler
Mrs. Jay Perez
Mrs. Jay Perez
Associate Director of Admissions
Mrs. Jay Perez
Application URL
Sports
Colors
TBD
School Mascot
English Bulldog
College Matriculation
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
Source: Verified school update
Frequently Asked Questions
How much does Marine Military Academy cost?
Marine Military Academy's tuition is approximately $53,900 for boarding students.
What is the acceptance rate of Marine Military Academy?
The acceptance rate of Marine Military Academy is 70%, which is higher than the boarding school average of 58%.
Does Marine Military Academy offer a summer program?
Yes, Marine Military Academy offers a summer program. Visit their summer school page for more information.
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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